[Blackburrry33]

I gave up my Berry for an iPhone back in March of this year. After several months, I still miss my Berry. So I'm going to switch back this week. What have I missed? I have a Blackberry Bold 9000. The best part about the iPhone is the apps. As I left Berry land the Blackberry App Store was gearing up and I am sure that by now it has grown a lot. Are the apps comprable to what the iPhone offers? Are they basically the same apps - just made for Blackberry? I noticed that you paid for them via PayPal. Are there many free apps?

I just miss my Blackberry for lots of reasons. The email is great, the battery life is awesome and it's just a better device for me.

Honestly, I feel out of practice and I am going to have to get to used to it again. I am looking forward to having it back though - and interested in knowing what's new as far as ringtones and apps.


Thanks!
Annie

[david9962000]

What apps do you need? The App world is growing...

[fabuloso]

You are just about to board the USS OS 5 ship soon enough.

[hondateg91]

You havent really missed a whole lot but RIM seems to be making a few steps in the right direction.

[Blackburrry33]

You are just about to board the USS OS 5 ship soon enough.

I never upgraded to any different operating systems in the past. I noticed that was always a hot topic on the boards. What is special about the OS 5 and how do I get it?

Thanks!

[elezdi]

Go to the OS Hybrid section, and look for a specific one that suits you.

[Blackburrry33]

See, that's where I get lost - I have never upgraded Operating Systems. Always been ok with what is on there. That's why I wonder why everyone is always discussing upgrading their OS.

As far as apps go, this is what I like on the iPhone: maps, Around me (shows what types of businesses, restaurants, hospitals, entertainment, etc. within my area), Yellow Pages, You Tube, Directv, Google... Just the basics. I don't play a lot of games - or at least enough to have to have them on my phone... I like news apps too.

Shazam is cool too

Haven't gotten to look at the app store in depth yet, but I am going to. Seems though that BB charges for some apps that are free on iTunes unless I am just not looking at it right.

Thanks all for the tips - anything else you can add would be greatly appreciated.

[BlackBerryr]

I congratulate you for making the switch Your probably want going to want to upgrade to 5.0--its amazing. Find the .exe file you need and follow these steps.
http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...eta-os-122851/

[sedalia066]

Welcome back. Congratulations on the device. Best BB to date IMHO.

Some BB apps do cost more than I-Phony. But the better device makes an even trade.

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