Social Networking Apps

Chat with BlackBerry friends: Using the BlackBerry Messenger IM client, you can quickly and easily connect with other BlackBerry device owners. Using your unique BlackBerry PIN (or bar code), you can add all of your BlackBerry friends and then chat with them or share your files, images, videos, and location. Free

Tweet better: Offering location attention and included images and video, the UberTwitter client has all of the regular features of Twitter but adds innovative features such as URL/tweet decreasing and group list support. Free

Bubble up: CrunchSMS is a chat-style bubble-SMS application with loads of customization options. Among other things, you can add pictures to your favorite contacts, customize the colors, and add smileys and a signature. Free

Get informed fast: The flexible Viigo delivers news and information to your BlackBerry. Modules include sports, business and finance, entertainment, and local and national weather. Free

Monitor spending: You can regularly keep track of your checking, savings, and credit card transactions and balances on your handset with the help of Mobile Checkbook. This tool also lets you record dealings as they happen, reconcile balances, and schedule recurring dealings on the go. $10

Know the weather: Through Berry Weather you can obtain instant access to current weather conditions, advisories and alerts, and detailed seven-day and 24-hour forecasts for over 72,000 locations worldwide. $10

This past Thursday marked the beginning of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and BlackBerry is proud to be one of this year’s sponsors. Want to follow all the buzz and celebrities, read fanreviews of movies showing in your area or watch new releases on-the-go? BlackBerry has pulled together this list of the top enjoyment apps for your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry PlayBook to help keep you in the know.

The official BlackBerry TIFF app is 2012′s interactive guide to the Toronto International Film Festival. Presenting a complete list of films with testing times and locations, you can build your personal list of must-see favorites. The app provides addresses, maps and directions for all locations as well as daily Festival highlight photos. Available from BlackBerry App World, join the discussion and follow the buzz of what’s happening and where at TIFF!

The official BlackBerry Video Store app for the BlackBerry PlayBook gives users access to a video catalogue filled with thousands of movies and television shows, with new releases to be made available for purchase or rent the same day they come out on DVD. Accessible for US and Canadian citizens the BlackBerry Video Store app can be downloaded for free from BlackBerry App World. Watch new releases or download old favorites when you’re on the go with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet’s stunning display. With a built-in HDMI relationship you can also easily plug your BlackBerry PlayBook into your HDTV to enjoy videos at home!

Available in both English and French, the ultimate Cineplex app connects movie lovers to showtimes for every theatre in Canada as well as the latest amusement news, exclusive trailers, footage and discussions. Scene members can sync their cards to earn points or check balances on-the-go. Accessible from BlackBerry App World, the Cineplex app allows you to buy tickets for Cineplex theatres on both your BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry PlayBook. Connect with Canada’s only enjoyment rewards program with the BlackBerry Cineplex app!