BlackBerry App World

(3.0 out of 5)

RIM's application storefront looks good and is easy to use, but it has a long way to go until it catches up to the iPhone's experience.

As Apple approached its one billionth app served for itsiPhoneandiPod touch, RIM unleashed the first of what will be many counterattacks to the juggernaut that is the App Store. Yes, hardware design and features still matter, but the fact that Apple uses apps to sell its devices in its ads tells you that we've reached a tipping point. Called BlackBerry App World, RIM's store has some things going for it, including a clean design and a good selection of premium applications in various categories; it also offers a decent array of high-qualilty free apps. However, RIM needs a more streamlined billing and installation process--and devices with more internal memory--for App World to take off. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine