Back in February, Kayak released a statement saying they would no longer provide support for their BlackBerry smartphone app. Apparently they didn't stay away from BlackBerry altogether, as we've seen the official launch of Kayak Travel For PlayBook today in App World. This repackaged/ported Android version brings an updated UI & more user-friendly menus.

It is likely that Kayak decided to port this app due to the high demand of PlayBook users who requested it.

I love the Beta Zone, it's no secret. I think it's been extremely underrated over the last year or so and is quite frankly one of the few things RIM has done correctly. Today, RIM has sent out an email announcing the split of the Beta Zone that will be coming very soon. The split will be separating the enterprise and consumer based beta apps into two separate sites. This is definitely a welcome change for Beta Zone employees and users alike.

Also, according to our little sources, the new Beta Zone will have a different look and feel. It will be more along the lines of a blog and will be a lot more user-friendly for those of us that frequent it. The new sites are rumored to be launching next Tuesday (#TwosDay!), April 24th.

Check out the email from the BlackBerry Beta Zone below!

S4BB Limited has released an all new application; App Task Manager for BlackBerry Smartphones. This handy utility application shows the user all the apps that are currently running. Even the apps that run silently in the background are shown in App Task Manager. Once opened, the user will get detailed information on the running apps like name, version, space and much more.

App Task Manager Features:

• Lists all applications that are running
• Check information like name, version, vendor and more.
• Control how much space each of your apps takes up in your device.
• Know exactly what is running on your phone.
• Switch to a running app to close it with just one click

App Task Manager is available for just $0.99 via App World:

• Download App Task Manager via BlackBerry App World
• Discuss any findings/fixes for App Task Manager in the forums

BlackBerry messenger has been updated to version 6.2.0.44 in BlackBerry App World. You should start to see the throughout the course of the day. As with any update through App World it may take some time to reach your device. As always you can always clear your cache performing a ALT +RST.

Here is whats new with this release:

• Enjoy a new selection of Animated Avatars
• Send voice notes more easily back and forth – streamlined voice notes allow you to set your convenience key to BBM, highlight a contact (or while in a chat), press the key, record and send.
• Simpler way to change your Name and Personal Message – click on profile and start updating inline.
• Tagging is now even quicker – BlackBerry Tag enhancement allows for automatic invitations and accepting within BBM.
• Improved Contact Search – search will ignore special characters and emoticons to pull up all relevant contact

• Download BBM 6.2.0.44 in BB App World

And another one bites the dust. The visual voice-mail company YouMail has decided to part ways with BlackBerry. YouMail was recently updated to version 2.7.8 with many improvements to including the ability to ditch callers, new faster UI, and even completely removed ads from within the app. However despite, all of these improvements and bug fixes CEO Alex Quilici stated the release was "bittersweet", and that they were suspending doing and further work on the BlackBerry app.

The reasoning behind this decision was that lack of BlackBerry users using the app. YouMail is listed among the top ten app in the productivity section of BlackBerry App World. Still, Quilici mentioned that his company has seen a steady decline with BlackBerry users over the past year. According to Quilici those users have moved to other mobile platforms like the iPhone and Android.

YouMail has been a popular app among BlackBerry users. However, its exodus from BlackBerry leaves some concerns regarding the user base for BlackBerry apps. RIM has been actively interacting with developers over the past year to expand the native applications for its line of BlackBerry devices, and to provide to them the necessary tools to create high quality apps. Still, will there be enough interest in BB10?

In the long-run the user base dictates whether or not a company will invest in making apps for a device. RIM may see an increase in independent developers, but what about larger development firms that have multiple apps? Will they see enough financial interest to move or keep developing for BlackBerry devices?

The good news is that events like BB JAM, will help RIM with developer relations and interest. RIM's upcoming BlackBerry World 2012 is coming up soon and it will be interesting to hear what some of the keynote speakers have to say about the current state of BlackBerry. This is going to be a pivotal year for RIM and its user base, and one can only hope that they will remain faithful to BlackBerry.

Jerome Carty has been hard at work getting new builds of Blaq out the door as soon as possible and this one is definitely a welcome one. The new version of Blaq, v1.7.2, is now available in App World for download. Check out the change log below:
Here’s what’s new:

• Clicking on a tweet in a conversation or tweets list for users opens the tweet in the tweet card
• Clicking on a user in followers or following opens the user’s profile

And here are some bug fixes:

• Retweet failures

• Search results are sometimes not tappable
• Search view not rendered properly switching from portrait to landscape
• Avatars in swipe-down menu are larger than intended
• Links within DMs are no longer clickable
• Tweet card showing under search list
• Mini-browser appears above options
• T.co links in search
• Tweet card options menu shows behind tweet card in search
• Minor bug fixes

Leave us a comment and let us know what you think of this new version of Blaq!

• Download Blaq for PlayBook v1.7.2 in App World

As I've said before, I like Twitter and I'm on it a lot. On BlackBerry, we have some pretty great Twitter clients to choose from (I still believe Twitter for BlackBerry is the best) and a new one has just burst onto the scene.

Kijamii, by The Jared Company, is possibly the simplest, cleanest Twitter app I've ever seen. Some have said it's a little too simple or boring and while I can't exactly disagree, I do believe this app has great potential for a target audience that simply wants a basic Twitter app.

Kijamii may have a simple look but it does have every main function of Twitter (including one that a lot of us on Twitter for BlackBerry would love to have), the ability to see which of your tweets has been retweeted. I personally enjoyed my time using Kijamii thanks to the simpleness of it, lack of ads, and overall fast response

Cons: Lack of push made mentions come in very late (same as my biggest complaint with SocialScope). Also, Since there are a lot of options to choose from, and no tabs, it does take longer than I would personally like to go between Mentions/Tweets/Timeline/My Profile.

Only days after we reported WhatsApp received an update, the popular WhatsApp Messenger has now been updated again to v2.7.6401. If you have friends on Droids and iPhones who haven't seen the light enough to come to BlackBerry, this is a great multi-platform messenger app that will get you by as far as communicating with them via mobile. No changelog, so if you notice any findings/fixes, let us know in the comments!

Minimum Requirements
- BlackBerry OS 4.6 or above
- BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) or BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES)

If you have problems downloading from AppWorld, you can always download OTA from: www.whatsapp.com/ota/

Via: BerryReview

Another amazing game is now available for download in the App World made by Union, is called Frisbee Forever. I first started to play this app on my brother’s iPod Touch and I must say that this is really awesome and very addictive. I am glad that PlayBook owners will now be able to experience the fun and excitement of playing as well.


There is a level for everyone so you can enjoy the thrill and the breathtaking experience of twisting and turning in a California Theme Park, or experience the waves in the Pirate filled Caribbean oceans and the snowy Winter Wonderland. Collect different kinds of Frisbee, challenge yourselves in achieving trophies and bonuses, and be the Frisbee Master!

(Article written by AgentBlackBerry)