Update: This original post was written back in in June of 2006. We’ve since updated our list of 5 Must Have Free BlackBerry Downloads 2008 style with a new, Second Edition post.
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I was just thinking about the applications that I use most frequently on my BlackBerry and what I realized was that with the exception of the address book, the majority of them are free downloads.
That has prompted me to write this post and share with you what I believe to be 5 must have free BlackBerry downloads:
- BlackBerry Messenger — I am not going to tell you that BlackBerry Messenger is the best Free IM client for the BlackBerry, but, I am going to tell you that it is a must have free BlackBerry download because all BlackBerry users can use it.
- Google Maps — Google Maps is a nifty little app that allows you to easily search for businesses and get directions to and from, show you the location on a map, and even give you a satellite picture of the area. If you are looking for a Pizza parlor you could search for pizza with your zip code and all the matching results will be returned in an easy to navigate interface. One of the really cool features is that you can call the the business you searched for right from the Google Maps application.
- BlackBerry Push Weather — This is a neat little application that I really don’t even think about, however, get useful information from it everyday. BlackBerry Push Weather is exactly what it sounds like… an application that gets weather updates pushed directly onto your device. You can have weather updates sent to you as a message or have a browser channel appear on your homepage. You can download BlackBerry Push Weather directly to your BlackBerry by visiting http://mobile.blackberry.com/mss/category_push from you devices browser.
- Spider Solitaire — This is a free Solitaire game that can be found on the free game download area of the mobile.blackberry.com site provided by Magmic, Inc. Personally, this game has been the cause of countless hours of lost productivity
- Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry and Google Talk for BlackBerry — I know that these are really two applications so just think of one of them as a bonus. Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk are both free instant messaging clients for the BlackBerry. Both BlackBerry clients have the ability to communicate with both desktop versions of these applications and other BlackBerry versions seamlessly. I know that not everyone uses these clients, but if you do, they are definitely must haves.
This wraps up my list of 5 must have free blackberry downloads, however, I am sure that there are others that should be on the list. If you know of a good free BlackBerry download feel free to let us know in the comments.
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Martin 06.02.06 at 2:49 pm
Dude! You left Berry411 off! Thats the best free BB app EVER!!
http://www.thebogles.com/blog/projects/berry411/
Robb Dunewood 06.02.06 at 3:41 pm
Martin you are right. Berry411 is bar far the best free BlackBerry app that I have ever used. I cannot beleive that I didn’t ad it to my list.
Rick Mahn 06.02.06 at 5:42 pm
Great list Robb - I’m going to share this with my users that are coming up on BBs shortly. Thanks!
Dietrich Murphy 06.04.06 at 1:11 am
Spider Solitaire is not free. It is $4.95 from MAGMIC games.
Robb Dunewood 06.04.06 at 7:35 am
Actually Dietrich,
It is a free download on http://mobile.blackberry.com along with several other BlackBerry games from Magmic.
Ashley 11.16.06 at 2:46 pm
Spider Solitaire is my latest addiction. Caught it for free during some promo. I’ve only beat the 2 suits mode once. It is a lot of fun.
Pete 11.25.06 at 11:54 am
>It is a free download on http://mobile.blackberry.com ………
I don’t see it. Do you care to post the complete link to it if it’s still exist? TIA
Pete 11.25.06 at 11:56 am
Speaking of Yahoo Messenger or Google Talk, does anyone aware of a free IM software for hooking up to the MSN Messenger? TIA
Yvonne Fairclough 01.14.07 at 12:26 pm
Hi I recenyly downloaded the blackberry 411 after reading the great reviews on the software. I am disappointed however to find that it only works for Canada and the USA. Does anyone know if there are any plans to develop one that will work in the UK or indeed if there is one already available. Many thanks Yvonne
kimberley 02.22.07 at 12:43 pm
if you have a gmail acct, and have a bb then you must have the gmail mobile dowload, it pushes emails to your bb from gmail, the free download is http://www.gmail.com/app, go to this site from your bb brower..ENJOY!!!
Robb Dunewood 02.22.07 at 1:30 pm
Just to be clear, GMail Mobile does not “push” email to your BlackBerry. You must actively check email. If you want to have your gmail pushed to your BlackBerry you must set up your account via BIS.
Appleseed 02.25.07 at 12:58 am
Yeah, just set-up your gmail account to push through the BIS (as one of the 10 email accounts you can have puched to your BB). You don’t have to download anything.
blackberryuser 03.20.07 at 5:33 pm
Can you give me the link where I can download free games to my blackberry? Thanks much!
Robb Dunewood 03.20.07 at 9:00 pm
mobile.blackberry.com
blackberryuser 03.22.07 at 5:34 pm
Thanks!
Bill 04.03.07 at 2:56 pm
Are there any free softwares that allows you to call out like skype or googletalk?
Amy 05.11.07 at 11:58 am
Mapquest Navigator…GPS system!! Awesome & On point!
laurentio 05.17.07 at 9:41 pm
hello guys,
have a look here.
the best free download applications for blackberry pearl.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8100-series-discussion/70864-top-applications-bberry-pearl-3.html
Iceburg Slim 06.09.07 at 7:40 pm
Best site……
Tuneusin.com
Free ringtones for blackberrys!!! And backgrounds. No tricks. My friend at my cell phone provider pointed me to this.
Send all thanks to BrianTPatterson@gmail.com
Cody 06.13.07 at 4:09 pm
Is there some kind of free download for videos so you can watch vids on websites?
munda 06.17.07 at 6:34 pm
whats the thing that you download to change the colour of the light on the thing you use to move around the blackberry on the pearl?
Adam 06.22.07 at 10:40 pm
The Spider Solitaire isn’t free anymore. Used to be on the mobile.blackberry.com page and now you have to buy it. The page changed in the last couple weeks. Just had to reload my OS and now I lost it
jay bee 06.24.07 at 7:02 pm
This is cool but you forgot spellcheck that’s free and voice fail gives tu a free three day trial. Please feel free to e mail me.
jay bee 06.24.07 at 7:04 pm
This is cool but you forgot spellcheck that’s free and voice dial gives tois 3 day trial. Please feel free to e mail me.
MAJ Willis Madden 06.29.07 at 5:30 pm
Went to http://www.mobile.blackberry.com and there are lots of different free games, but for some reason I’m unable to download them. Was wondering if anyone else was having a problem? When I click on a download link it gives me a can’t load page error.
therese 07.19.07 at 8:23 am
Is there a free msn messenger download for my BB 8800?
Ahmed darahem 07.25.07 at 5:07 am
Good Day
Can you give me the link where I can download free games to my blackberry 7230? Thanks much!
KC 08.01.07 at 7:47 pm
Just picked up a 8830 today. Your list just made it better! TY
Florian SEROUSSI 08.05.07 at 11:10 am
My best 5 apps are:
- Yahoo! Go go.yahoo.com FREE
- IM+ for Skype $25
- TwitterBerry FREE
- Viigo FREE
- BB Messenger FREE
I think those are a must with any BB.
mustafa 08.17.07 at 1:24 pm
can someone give me the link to download the gps
Charles 08.28.07 at 7:56 pm
Anybody have a site for a free spellcheck for the T-Mobile 8700 ?????
Nicole Stewart 09.04.07 at 10:45 am
Hi!! I just bought a Blackberry 8830 and Im just wondering if it is able to light up (pearl) as well. If it is could someone please direct me to that download…if not Im very disappointed!
Chris 09.04.07 at 2:26 pm
We at EQO have an IM and VoIP Calling client that we think is pretty hot. We’d love it if you would give it a try and let us know what you think.
Cheers,
Chris
EQO Customer Evangelist
http://www.eqo.com
TxGirl 09.08.07 at 4:56 pm
Hi
I got my first BB pearl, 2 questions, one do i need data service with tmo to use BB maps?is this the same with google maps too?i have to have internet to access navigation feature from BB?is there any site which offers downloadable maps, which does not require connecting to internet?can be installed like games:)all help will be appreciated
Jacquelinna 09.11.07 at 8:55 pm
Hello I am new and ready to receive by mail tomorrow my 8700c. Any good advise. I am open to suggestions….Good Night!
Susan 09.12.07 at 10:23 am
This is a free mobile social networking app that I use to connect with my friends. It uses cell towers, so you don’t need gps. There are some good demos on the main site, but here’s the mobile browser site: http://www.samecell.com/mobile
Rowe 09.17.07 at 10:43 pm
I love the 411 download, but am unable to use the GPS. I’ve enabled it on my Verizon Blackberry 8830, but when I make my Yellowpages GPS selection it searches and then tells me GPS is not available - suggestions?
I’ve tried to download the push weather a few times and I get and Error 404 message that states the page is not designed for mobile devices. I’ve received this error on a few other downloads too - suggestions?
Thank you!
Mimi 09.23.07 at 7:20 pm
I lost the CD rom for my BB pearl!!! Don’t know the full potential of my phone yet. Just got it! Can anyone help??? Please?!
braden 09.24.07 at 10:14 pm
I can’t get the gps to work on my 8830 either and youtube mobile dosent either. I need help too
Bill Randle 10.01.07 at 7:53 pm
Verizon has disabled the GPS functionality in the 8830. Rumor has they will enable it with their VZ navigator s/w due out this month or next (at $10.99/month).
Rowe 10.02.07 at 1:12 am
I called VZW tech support and discovered they’re the only carrier that doesn’t enable the GPS service (all others do free of charge). They strategically informed me that ‘privacy issues’ prohibit them from enabling GPS functionality on their mobiles. They wouldn’t comment on when they’d enable this service, nor whether a cost would be associated with it. It’s free with T-Mobile, ATT, and Sprint. This is the first time I’ve been dissatisfied with VZW:(
Rowe 10.02.07 at 1:15 am
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Sai 10.19.07 at 10:14 pm
Well my list of top 5 applications (free) for blackberry pearl are
1. Google Maps
2. Google Talk
3. InfoSpace Find it! - Amazing application, would actually rate it more than Google maps.
4. iPhone skin (Christened as bPhone)
5. Arent 4 enough that you have to look for 5th application - well it is Yahoo messeneger for mobile…. OK
Blake Kendrick 11.08.07 at 9:16 pm
Actually, if you guys want tons of free wallpapers for your bb, check out.. http://zedge.net they have ringtones also, they let you make your own if you want. An real easy. =]
AIM: hPing
Shantyhag 11.10.07 at 12:19 pm
Hi, all,
I’m sitting and waiting for FedEx to deliver my new 8320 right now, and so am reading a lot about apps. Having used the 7520 for too long, I’m excited to have something with, you know, functionality beyond email.
Wanted to know if anyone has tried the following, and what their impressions were:
Free: Opera Mini 4 Beta? Looks great, like iPhone for the BB. Any impressions?
Not Free, but maybe worth the coin: eOffice? Will it, as it looks, let me sit in a bar by the beach and do almost anything I need to do via WiFi and my BB?
Any apps that allow both free sending and receiving of SMS? Came to realize that it’s not part of my t-mobile plan.
Thanks,
Shantyhag
Shantyhag 11.10.07 at 12:21 pm
Oh, and thanks for the heads up on BB411!
Daniel 12.06.07 at 11:08 am
Hi guys,
just another unbelievable software for free.
VR+ its just let you record memos, voice messages, any sounds and store them in your blackberry or on SD card. I gave a try and it work fantastic. Paid version = You can email memos by email using blackberry.
http://www.shapeservices.com is the page, but link is going to http://www.dovnload.com.
I have it 1 week and think its really cool for work or fun.
I just reply, because I foud so mach good stuff here
Daniel 12.06.07 at 11:28 am
Hi guys,
Briliant - using a few months
Ok and I live in the UK (so BB411 says nothink to me
But my soft i using quite a lot (for free of course)
1. Google email aplication (I really like layout of the aplication and don’t want be bothered all the time with “beep”, so I don’t using pushing email - don’t shoot at me!
2. AccuWeather - pushed
3. Google Maps - with GPS fantastic
4. Mobipocket Reader - for reading Ebooks
5. MyAlarm - extended alarm (6 more)
6. Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger
7. iSkoot - calling Skype on PCs for free! using contract minutes
8. VR+ - recording voice for Blackberry
9. Facebook
10. Rebtel account - Call abroad using just your contract monthly minutes. Calling abroad as local calls
I hope its help
Emessdee 12.13.07 at 10:21 pm
Daniel,
Thanks for the list. They seem to be very interesting apps, links to download them would be helpful
Braden Perkins (perkinsbraden@gmail.com) 12.26.07 at 5:01 pm
google just released a really cool app that i thenk should be on the list. google mobile updater. i dont know what blackberrys it works on but it works wonderfully on my 8830. i would put it as number one (mainly because it autimaticly downloads half the others on the list) and it keeps them updated
and google also just came out with a new version of google talk so if your using the old version your missing out.
i also use yahoo! go it is handy for backing up your contacts. it has saved me many many times.
Brent 01.05.08 at 11:10 am
Every time I go to the mobile.blackberry.com site on my Pearl and try to download the Microsoft Instant Messenger link I get an error message saying that my devise does not meet the system requirements. Any idea’s?
Robb Dunewood 01.09.08 at 10:00 am
Brent,
My guess is that you are using a Verizon BlackBerry Pearl and, unfortunately, I don’t believe that Verizon supports this app.
kathee 01.10.08 at 11:37 pm
Is everything on mobile.blackberry.com free? I just downloaded pocket express
mark 01.13.08 at 3:18 am
i just bought a bb 8830. so far the google maps app. is the best for me. anyway, wondering if there’s more free apps, games or anything for bb8830?
thanks
mark
Dale 01.20.08 at 1:45 am
I am confused now… I downloaded Solitaire and Texas Hold’em from mobile.blackberry.com and did not see anything about a charge. Are these applications free or am I going to be surprised the next time I get my bill?
mark 01.30.08 at 1:10 am
anybody knows where i can download free theme through ota???? thanks
mattsteingear 02.04.08 at 12:21 am
hi all,
I am regular user of explorePDA.com and purchased lot of apps, i got 25% discount for the purchase.
Downloaded a mobile games and themes from explorepda.com. good website and easy to download.
Free download protection and good support. I will recommend to my friends
try this website,
Cheers,
rb 02.16.08 at 11:24 am
I have black berry 8310 Curve which has inbuild GPS.
How to download dubai map for navigator?
Booone 02.19.08 at 7:45 pm
Hi all I have a BB pearl 8100 I try to watch youtube video but I can’t because my player is too old so anyone know how I can upgrade so I can watch youtube on my phone thankx
Action Jackson 03.05.08 at 10:59 pm
The Opera Mini 4 app is by far the best that I have. With this app there is no reason to ever want the iPhone. http://www.operamini.com
mark 03.09.08 at 1:43 am
i heard pacman is out for bb. anybody know any free ota?
sam murdoch 03.20.08 at 10:01 am
hello,
Just received my BB Curve 8310, when i try to download facebook it says something about windows XP and just sticks on 0% downloaded with 3 next and repeat buttons beneath it. Can anyone help with this.
Also does anyone else have trouble when they are using telenav it says move to an open space and retry… very frustrating
bleachedfan 03.30.08 at 4:04 am
Hello…
Wap.evee.com free stuff, all you have to do is register(free).
Blueapple.mobi
Videos! Need I say more! Youtube for blackberry!
bleachedfan 03.30.08 at 4:06 am
Sorry….
Wap.eveek.com
bleachedfan 03.30.08 at 4:09 am
Eveek has free themes for all bb, ringtones, apps, support, def. My fave so far!
Leroy 04.05.08 at 5:24 pm
Can I use push weather without a data plan on BB curve 8320??
Dan 04.08.08 at 4:25 pm
Here is a list of my favorite Blackberry Apps (in no particular order)
*Twitterberry
*TV Guide Mobile
*Facebook
*Pocket Express
*WebMessenger (for Skype)
*Google Maps
*Radio Companion
*Stock Viewer
*Shark Modem
*Guitar Hero 3 Mobile
*Google Sync
*FlipSide
*Yahoo Messenger
*GTalk
*Beyond 411
And Grand Central (not really an app, but hella handy)
Tee 06.07.08 at 4:50 pm
is there any voice activated satnav/ GPS map for BB? I did download the google and also BB maps but they do not give voice directions like my tom tom satnav. Please help! Thanks
Lana 07.10.08 at 9:23 pm
For Canadians there’s a similar app as the BBPush weather…it’s called WeatherEye and it’s downloadable from theweathernetwork.com. LIFE SAVER!
Oliver 07.26.08 at 5:40 am
Here are my top picks with screenshots:
http://gpstrooper.googlepages.com/bbapps
OB.
Swarup 08.07.08 at 2:50 am
Plz can u tell me where can i get desktop software for my Blackberry 7230 so that i can connect it to my computer and install games and other software and activate other.
Thank you.
Ruben 09.04.08 at 10:25 pm
Good phone
steve 09.26.08 at 10:35 am
1. Google Maps - (super cool if you have GPS)
2. Viigo 3.0 BETA - (all news, scores, ads) you need in one spot
3. Vlingo Talk - and it type for you - very intiuitve
4. iSkoot - Skpye for BB
5. Opera Mini - WAAAY better than BB browser
Dayvid 10.27.08 at 11:45 pm
I can’t see any videos on my bb. What’s up with that? Do I need to download additional software to see anything other than the sample video that came with the phone?
Fred 11.04.08 at 8:47 am
AmazeGPS - free GPS software with VOICE directions. I think the link is amazegps.com/mobile
Big download. I haven’t used it because I am a prisoner of Verizon’s Gestapo tactics.
Good luck
jbrink4 11.07.08 at 2:19 pm
how do you put an @ symbol when you’re not in an email address field, i know that you just hit space, but it only works when you are in an e-mail block
rod 11.09.08 at 2:30 am
how can i down load my pictures from my documents yo my cingular blackberry 8700
Jimi 11.13.08 at 1:22 pm
Hi all, do you know if the yahoo mail application for blackberry charges something appart from the data plan??
and the messenger services??
thanks.
lo 11.24.08 at 9:34 pm
I have a bb pearl, I would like to know is there any software to allow the bb pearl to watch stream video from web?