BlackBerry App World launches

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Research In Motion has launched BlackBerry App World, also known as RIM's version of the iPhone App Store. BlackBerry owners can purchase programs priced between $2.99 and $999.99 directly on their mobile phones, with some free apps available as well. Checkout is powered by PayPal.

You'll need a device running BlackBerry software version 4.2 or higher and the service is only available to customers in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Microsoft is expected to launch its own app store, called Windows Marketplace, for Windows Mobile devices soon.

BlackBerry App World launches originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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