BlackBerry App World Goes Live!

on 1 Apr 2009 01:01 AM

True to their word and not a moment to soon, Research in Motion just launched BlackBerry App World. You can head on over to mobile.blackberry.com on your BlackBerry or blackberry.com/appworld from your PC to download the App World client. For an overview of RIM's new app store, be sure to check out this BlackBerry App World Overview .pdf.

We've been following RIM's application storefront endeavor since they first dropped word of it back at the BlackBerry Developer Conference, so it's nice to see them pull through and get this launched. Big congrats go to the App World team! At the time of this post, we have yet to give the BlackBerry App World a test drive, so we'll report back with our thoughts once we return from a brief world tour and hear what RIM's coCEO Mike L has to say at his CTIA keynote in the morning. Be sure to drop your initial reactions in the comments!

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Posted by MartyMcfly Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I can't wait to see how this turns out!!!

Posted by flea620 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

the moment we've all been wating for! lets hope its as good as its all cracked up to be!

Posted by Philster9 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

woot finally! haha

Posted by Leo.brazuca Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

JUST WAITING TO DOWNLOAD

Posted by Optimusv2 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I can't wait :D

Posted by BadMon Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

The UI is awesome, and perfect for the STORM!

Posted by brianna117 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I'm so excited! Hope it is worth all the waiting!!!

Posted by charlespowell Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

This is not the moment we have been waiting for! haha. Us storm users are hoping tey launch the new os as well!

Posted by djrdan6 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

You're right. I have no problems finding 3rd party applications, so this isn't that much of a big deal for me and my Storm. Regardless, my AppWorld doesn't work, so I hope the new OS doesn't disappoint me like this has

Posted by jbates14760 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

hell yeah who needs sleep

Posted by Dtran468 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Seems like it's up! Downloading it now :)

Posted by Anonymous7867667 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

And I Ji** in my pants!

Posted by jetcola Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

lol

Posted by Stromson Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Awesome! Downloading it on my girlfriend's Curve now!

Posted by abaumann Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

It now has changed to give an option to download now

Posted by dha820 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

so what is the application center software that is already loaded on the storm?

Posted by VZWRocka Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

The Application Center and AppWorld (App Store) are two separate things and have always been intended to be. The App Center is controlled by your carrier and they load it with their own proprietary apps and RIM apps they recommend. AppWorld is controlled by RIM and your carrier has nothing to do with it.

Posted by norpino10 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I am downloading right now :)

Posted by greenwichhh Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I just saw this and was about to post in the forums but you guys were on it! It looks pretty cool off first viewing. Should be even better once I sink my teeth into it.

Posted by justadye4 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

got it

Posted by jforce Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Beauty! Now I can load up my 8GB Micro SD with more useless apps!

I use Areize Card Loader to load and run apps all the time. Its great cause I don't ever have to worry about filling up the device memory!

Posted by Shady1476 Sunday, Apr 05, 2009 1039 days ago

How can you download apps from app world to the SD card. I just recently purchased Areize Card Loader but am not able to download to the SD card.

Posted by Evyboy914 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

I think im shedding a tear

Posted by apologetickid Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Wait...I can have an app store on my phone, and I don't have to switch to a crappy network and join the iPhone cult? Sweet!

Posted by Safarii Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

FINALLY! cant wait.... phone died...

Posted by SC_BB Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Looks awesome on the storm.

Posted by rogelioperrett Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

this is nice....im glad they did bring it out....IPHONE here we come....sooooo move bitch get out the way!!!!

Posted by MartyMcfly Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

IT'S live

Posted by breakingkymosurf Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

This is great, for the release, they did an amazing job. Been playing with it for a bit and it's everything we could ask for!

Posted by Garz Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

My first download was Shazam :)

Posted by The_Shawn Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

Shazam had to be the first download, and it works great!

I like app world, it's pretty easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. I'm a happy camper, great work RIM!!

Posted by Mordecaidrake Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

Doesn't work for the storm apparently =(

Posted by Witchblade Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

They are great on the Storm. Have been listening and playing with that apps all day. I love music and I could not ask for anything better since Rhapsody has yet to get their act together with syncing music to the Storm.

Posted by thehOtbOy Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

shazaam is on there !!

Posted by FRoStYisGoD Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

It's about time I can't wait for this I hope it's just as good or even better then the app store eventually at least good job RIM hope this store delivers

Posted by rogelioperrett Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

its very fast and smooth to get through it...i love it...credit card...here i go...lol

Posted by Terrigno Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

YEAH! Looks real good to. Nice and clean! Good Job RIM!!

Posted by Cobra302 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

glad i've got this now!

Posted by charlespowell Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Any free apps on it?

Posted by perl_monk Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Yeah!

Posted by MrB123 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

The new OS for the storm and its COMPLETE! (or getting there :))

Posted by mcaram16 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Everything in the App store has already been available! Where is the new stuff!!?!?!

Posted by jforce Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

True, Facebook is still 1.2. I'm running 1.5 which is much better

Posted by ironman1075 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

Thanks for the post!!!!!
I've been playing with the BB App world for a few minutes and I already love it.

Posted by mindchatter Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

It's everything we've seen, just collaborated into one place... some outrageous prices too!

Posted by BluCheze Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

so far so good. i already download 10 apps and shortcuts. I really like the GUI its simple and fast on my 8900

Posted by Anonymous2 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

It won't even install on my 8900; the site claims my device isn't supported?!

Posted by Anonymous2 Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

Nevermind, it's working now.

Posted by xxandres1126xx Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1044 days ago

shazam does not seem to work on the storm =(

Posted by apologetickid Wednesday, Apr 01, 2009 1043 days ago

Try this:
Go to option, advanced options, applications, then scroll to "Shazam" and press the BB button, and click on "disable compatibility mode".
This is something you'll have to do with a number of the apps that are most specifically designed for a traditional BB.

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