How to Get Free BlackBerry Apps

If you have a BlackBerry cellphone, there are many applications that you can download to your phone for free. This page provides a guide to how to get free BlackBerry apps.

Introduction
- There are a variety of apps available for BlackBerry phones and some of them can be quite expensive. Fortunately, there are also many free BlackBerry applications available. Some of them work on all BlackBerry phones, while others only work one some versions.
Step 1: Download Apps From BlackBerry App Word
- Some applications can be downloaded from BlackBerry through BlackBerry App Word. The site contains both free apps and apps you can pay for through PayPal.
1. Requires a smartphone
2. Visit App World online or through your smartphone.
3. Download BlackBerry App World to your phone by clicking on the link.
4. Many of the apps are available for a fee, but some are free.
Step 2: Download Apps from Other Web Sites
- BlackBerry apps can also be downloaded through a variety of other Web sites.
1. Google, [[Yahoo!]], Microsoft, Apple and several other tech companies offer apps.
2. Many social networking sites such as Flickr and Facebook have their own apps.
3. Make sure you visit a legitimate site - don't download from sites you are not familiar with.
4. Not all apps can be used with all BlackBerry versions; make sure the app will function with yours.
5. Several tech Web sites such as cnet offers a variety of apps.
Step 3: Download Trials for Apps
- If you want to shop around for apps or only use them for a short period of time, you can download free, temporary trials of apps.
1. BlackBerry Apps World offers several free trials of its apps.
2. A smartphone is required.
Conclusion
Although there are many BlackBerry apps available for a fee, there are also free apps that lets you enjoy your BlackBerry more without having to pay an extra price.