We don't normally cover apps just for hitting Built for BlackBerry status, but seeing the CBC app achieve that goal today is a good reminder that it's definitely something for developers to shoot for.

Since the launch of BlackBerry 10 we've seen more and more apps hit the Built for BlackBerry mark including our very own CB10 app. The program not only offers great incentives for developers but also provides some awesome apps for consumers. Knowing that an app is Built for BlackBerry means it's a quality title (be it app or game) that was made just for BlackBerry and follows strict guidelines to ensure a great experience for end users. 

As is the case with the CBC app, not all Built for BlackBerry titles come from single developers either. If you're a larger company looking to get an app out, a company like Soluteo can certainly help in that process. 

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Press Release

Soluteo App for Canadian Media Leader Now Certified Built for BlackBerry

CBC News Delivers Superb User Experience with Its New BlackBerry 10 App

MONTREAL, June 20, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Soluteo, a BlackBerry Alliance Partner and leader in smartphone lifestyle and enterprise applications, announced today its BlackBerry 10 app for CBC News is now certified Built for BlackBerry. Since its launch earlier this year, Soluteo's innovative app for CBC News has undergone additional rigorous testing by BlackBerry.  The CBC News app has excellent native performance and leverages key BlackBerry 10 features that differentiate this platform in the smartphone market.

"With this app, Soluteo has extended our online presence to BlackBerry 10 users, opening up a highly engaged audience for us," said Soo Kim, Senior Director, Digital Operations, CBC. "We're getting great feedback from them on how fast and easy it is to access and navigate our latest local, national and international stories, photos, video and sound. It's no surprise that they're regularly giving us 5-star reviews like this one: "The best app for Canadian news, a must have."

"Soluteo apps bring the BlackBerry 10 advantage to brands, giving clients like CBC News more visibility, a wider audience and superb user experience," said Soluteo's Founder and President, Sigisbert Ratier. "With our deep expertise on this platform, we are experts at delivering a "wow" factor to our clients and their audiences. Organizations considering a BlackBerry 10 app have everything to gain by extending their brands to this valuable platform and its power users."

To learn more about Soluteo and how its revolutionary BlackBerry 10 apps are energizing brands and delivering great value to organizations throughout North America and Europe, visit www.soluteo.com/built4BB.

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