BlackBerry App World Launches in India

RIM has announced that BlackBerry App World is now available for users in India.The on-device application store brings together a wide range of free personal and business applications for users to discover, including applications specifically built for the Indian market. BlackBerry App World is designed to automatically present the relevant catalog of applications available for a user's specific BlackBerry smartphone model. BlackBerry App World can be conveniently accessed over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. “The BlackBerry platform provides a truly unparalleled mobile experience for millions of people and we are thrilled to enhance that experience with BlackBerry App World. Consumers in India can now easily discover and download a wide variety of applications, including a range of 'made for India' apps, directly from their BlackBerry smartphone,” said Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion.