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TOP Business Apps for BlackBerry
| The BlackBerry® smartphones have come a long way since their first arrival on the market. At first, the devices were equipped with the minimum operation software and a reduced number of installed applications. Nowadays, a BlackBerry is the ultimate business smartphone, containing enhanced software, BlackBerry Service and Support and over 1,000 available applications. The BlackBerry is more than a business mobile phone; its functionality can significantly influence the performance of business applications, thus benefiting the final outcome. The wide variety and advanced features of the BlackBerry business applications make it difficult to rate as they are improving the smartphone business experience. However, the most essential third-party applications for busy on-the-go business parties should be available for all BlackBerry professional users. The first and most important feature is Documents To Go, which is available on 4.5 and more advanced Operating Systems. Most BlackBerry smartphones are already equipped with the application but only with the basic version. The benefit of the Premium Edition is that it allows users to access Microsoft Office and perform any desired operation, from creating to editing and printing, just like on a normal laptop or desktop computer. The second essential application is PeeKaWho. The application is featured on 4.1.0 or more advanced Operating Systems and it provides instant notification of whenever an e-mail from business parties is received. The notification includes the name of the party, the subject, possible attachments and a glimpse of the e-mail text. The benefit of this application is that it allows the user to differentiate the important messages from the ones that can wait, without interrupting him from his current assignment. Contact groups can be prioritised for instant notifications and also the user can select how many notifications he can receive at once. A third application is the BlackBerry Maximizer CRM 10.5 Freedom, which is available on the 4.6 or higher OS. CRM stands for contact relationship management and the BlackBerry Maximizer CRM enables the smartphone to behave like any performance-enhanced laptop. The latest version of this application uses the business popular desktop CRM to contact Freedom application users via e-mail or telephone. The IT prospect is taken into consideration as the application is equipped with wireless operation. The CRM program can be used independently or in association with the business desktop and surf items. At number four, there is the RIM application; Apple and BlackBerry enthusiasts however, will find the PocketMac, which requires either a Mac Operating System of 10.4 or 5, or whichever BlackBerry smartphone. This facility enables users to share any of the BlackBerry's features with a Mac computer. In the case of RIM, the features are shared between the BlackBerry and any operating PC. The connection between the devices is enabled through a USB cable and all the data on the BlackBerry can be viewed and edited from the Mac or PC. The Twitter Berry is another relevant application as Twitter allows users to post new up to date information about daily activities and encourage friends to do the same. The global popularity of the Internet-based social network service is gathering more users to the facility every day and is one of the most common-used services online from both a social and a business perspective. The benefit of the Twitter Berry is that it reduces the possibility of the service crashing or causing any inconveniences because the interface is kept simple and it highlights the performance. Opera Mini is the sixth most important software application for a BlackBerry and is available with 4.0 and more advanced Operating Systems. Most BlackBerry mobile browsers are considered to be unreliable as they either break down or freeze unexpectedly, which is why most users prefer third-party applications. The Opera Mini is a free alternative to the standard BlackBerry browser which has been particularly designed for the business smartphone to ensure easy access and functionality as performed from a laptop or desktop computer. The You Mail is also free and available for most wireless smartphones. The application provides high-quality visual voicemail which can compete with the Apple service anytime. You Mail is a prime message sharing facility which puts all incoming messages on view, available for the user to see the sender and the receiving time before listening to them. Another benefit of the service is that if the user prefers the text format rather than voice, the application can easily transcribe the messages. The Viigo is the eight essential BlackBerry application which operates as a highly efficient RSS reader, enabling business users to browse through a variety of newsfeeds, from weather forecasts to film reviews. The Skype iSkoot is another useful tool, as it provides access to all Skype functions, allowing the user to make and receive calls from all Skype registered customer. The BlackBerry Google Mobile Updater is the final most important BlackBerry application. The service allows the access to all Google facilities - maps, e-mail, photos and more, and it also informs the user when new version of the apps are available and ready to download. Due to the high demand of business mobiles, BlackBerry has become more than a simple business mobile phone. There are many business applications to make the BlackBerry smartphone more effective way of dealing with day-to-day corporate requirements. The top applications represent the core services a business smartphone requires for enhanced performance, thus inspiring administration efficiency and profitability. |
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Chris Bourne - Writes exclusively for the business communications industry. Chris often provides online reviews, news stories and articles on subjects such as BlackBerry service, BlackBerry support for business and more.
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