Today the Internet is full of reviews, news and app lists developed for Apple iOS or Google Android. New Windows 8 gadgets also take their piece of public attention. But there is another player that should not be forgotten. It is Blackberry.
As you might have heard, RIM is planning to release it new Blackberry 10 operating system. Some new smartphones as well as tablets, based on new OS, will also be released to restore RIM’s positions in the smartphone market very soon. It may be even in a week or two.
So, I believe it would be logical to remind people of some very useful apps to expand the productivity of the smartphones that can be found for Blackberry OS now. Â Surely they will be upgraded for the new system when it is released.
Evernote
Let’s start with a well-known application that is delivered for all possible mobile operating systems –  Evernote. Almost all note-taking apps that are built into the phones are a bit awkward and don’t provide as wide a range of functions as Evernote. It means that if you like to take notes (various listings, voice notes, picture notes) on your phone or tablet, this application is a must have.  Besides, it uses cloud services to store the info, so you won’t lose anything if you decide to switch from Android to Blackberry in the future. Besides, Evernote is a free application.
Dropbox
I decided to continue my list with another universal application named Dropbox. The service is rather new. But as the speed of cloud system development is very fast, it can boast of millions of users who have already installed it on their pcs, smartphones and tablets. Even if your smartphone doesn’t have a large storage capacity, this cloud service can solve this problem (2GB of free storage). Another very popular cloud service is provided by Google. So, you can use them both. What is even more pleasant is that the use of the application and the information stored don’t depend on the device you use.
Opera Mini
Another thing that smartphones can’t boast about is a trusty web browser that the manufacturers provide. Opera Mini is a good options to solve this problem.  Even though Opera is losing its positions among the browsers for PCs (especially after the release of Chrome), it is still one of the best browsers for mobile gadgets, including Blackberry. The other day Opera announced the development of its new browser for smartphones and tablets – Ice.  Ice can be expected to join new developments with such advantages of Opera Mini as regular updates, social networks integration, and fast speed of work.
Blackberry Protect
One of the most important advantages of any Blackberry device is its security. Its value is growing, taking into account the growth of data stored on your mobile gadgets. Even though the built in system of Blackberry encryption is rather good, the Blackberry Protect application will make the remote data deletion or jailbreak of your personal information almost impossible. Besides, if you happen to lose the device, the application will help you to find it. I think that it is useless to list all functions it has, like auto back up, as most of such applications provide them, but this one is at a rather higher level of security.
So, these 4 applications for Blackberry will make your phone functionality wider and more productive, and your smartphone won’t be worse than any new Android or iOS phone. Â
Author’s Info
This post is written by Katerina Merzlova, a copywriter from Intellectsoft, an IT company providing app development for Blackberry. To get more information about the team, follow them on Twitter @Intellectsoft
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