We’re thanking Ronen from BerryReview for posting about Viber releasing their Viber Messaging app in BlackBerry App World. It’s been available for iPhones and Android devices, and is popular in Europe. It’s made its way to BlackBerry for texting and picture texting, voice calls soon to follow. Check it out…

What are the features of Viber?

• Free international calls and text messages to other Viber users using 3G or Wi-Fi.
• Uses your existing contact list – see which of your phone contacts are already on Viber and call them for free.
• Go ahead and call. It’s free* and it works great!

Here’s the description:

Viber is an application for iPhone®, Android™, Windows Phone and Blackberry phones that lets you make free phone calls to anyone that also has the application installed.

When you use Viber, calls and text messages to any other Viber user are free, and the sound quality is much better than a regular call. You can call or text any Viber user, anywhere in the world, for free. All Viber features are 100% FREE and do not require any additional “in application” purchase.

For now the BlackBerry version of Viber is a free beta, and the calls are not included at this time. But it’s great to know that BlackBerry is being included. For more details, be sure to read Ronen’s post on BerryReview here.

Download the free beta Viber Messaging App from App World here

[via: BerryReview]

Another app that BlackBerry has updated for us again, with BBM integration as well. I’m really impressed to see so many updates in one week. If you haven’t signed up in the Beta Zone yet, keep in mind that it’s absolutely free. Check out the updated Twitter beta…

According to BerryReview, here’s the changelog with this beta version:

• BBM Connected App Integration
• New Tweet Layout
• Twitter Photo Service Support
• Automatic Link Shortening
• Promoted Tweets
• Improved Notifications for Wi-Fi Only User

BerryReview also offered the current bugs to be aware of:

• Twitpic not loading on when viewing profile with BIS Social SIM
• Loading spinner never disappears, when tweet is posted
• Text is truncated when rendering in portrait orientation
• Tweets are randomly Favorited when viewing another users Favorites

You can sign in or sign up at the BlackBerry Beta Zone to download the latest Twitter for BlackBerry beta here

BlackBerry Messenger beta has been released in the Beta Zone with hot fixes for the messenger. If you use BlackBerry Messenger, you can download the latest version from the Beta Zone. Now’s a great time to become a member if you haven’t already, the membership and Beta apps are free! What’s new?

The few hot fixes are as follows:

• You couldn’t open locations in BlackBerry Maps that you sent or received - Fixed
• The Group Updates section didn’t show a red star on new items – Fixed

You can sign up or sign in and download the latest BlackBerry Messenger Beta from the Beta Zone here

[via: BerryReview]

BlackBerry App World has been updated yet again, and the latest beta version is available for download in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The only catch is that you need to be a member of the Beta Zone which is free. What’s new in this version?

The changelog is as follows:

• Alternate billing options shown in purchase confirmation screen
• Submitting Apps has new, easier-to-use confirmation screen
• OS 7.1 Support
• Various Bug Fixes

If you’re a member of the Beta Zone, be sure to sign in and download it. If you’re not, now’s a great time to sign up. The Beta Zone is free to join and allows you to take part in testing beta versions for BlackBerry, fine tuning those apps by your feedback and surveys.

Sign up or download the latest BlackBerry App World beta v3.1.1.5 from the Beta Zone here

[via: BerryReview]

VVM is a free app that allows you to send voice messages through BBM. It integrates with BBM and it works easily, clean UI, and it’s quick. The app is small, but what I like is that it’s so easy to use. With VVM you can send 25 second voicemails. Check it out…

I’ve been using and playing with the beta since the end of last month, and I like the way it works. It’s free so it avoids a quick call or text, and maybe it’s something you don’t want to type. The voice messages are very clear and unlike some apps, this one is the simplest I’ve seen yet.

You can check it out at the following link:

VVM – Voicemail for BBM

By the way, it’s easier to fill out your email and have the link sent instead of trying to get to it from the download link.

Download it and let us know what you think!

VVM – Voicemail for BBM Beta

The official and free BlackBerry Traffic app has been updating in the BlackBerry Beta Zone and now that very version is available in the BlackBerry App World for everyone to download. What does this version contain? We’re going to share the updates with you, so keep reading for details.

Here’s the previous fixes:

• *Fixed* Audio guidance directions spoken after user selected “Cancel Destination”
• *Fixed* “Towards” is pronounced with speaker contracting the “to” instead of “twa”
• *Fixed* Exit number on road list spoken (when exit number available)
• *Fixed* “Application not responding” on BlackBerry Storm 9550 SmartPhones
• *Fixed* Application exiting during a phone call
• *Fixed* BlackBerry Calendar integration
• *Improved* Audio guidance and quality improvements
• *Improved* GPS detection improvements

Latest updates with this version:

• Now featuring voice guidance projected clearly through your device’s speaker, Bluetooth or car system’s input; program it to be as detailed as you want so you have constant direction
•  Avoid toll routes with alternate route ideas before leaving for your trip
• Invite others to use BlackBerry® Traffic 3.0 via BBM™

I don’t know about you, but this has been the version I’ve been waiting for. Over the air directions to accompany the app. I’m really happy with this version, now if more voices could be added, it would be perfect. So if you’ve been looking for a navigation app for your BlackBerry, look no further than BlackBerry App World. Oh, did we mention that it’s free?

Download the latest version of the FREE BlackBerry Traffic from BlackBerry App World here

BlackBerry App World has been updated yet again for those who are registered with the BlackBerry Beta Zone. If you haven’t checked it out, there’s no better time than now. Registering is free, the apps are free, and you can be a part of the shaping of the apps. Check it out…

Features included are:

• Gifting/Request a Gift – allows you to request that a friend or family member pay for any application within App World.
• Content Rating – allows content providers to rate the maturity level of their content and for you to filter content based on their desired level
• WiFi Only Support – will allow App World to still operate when a you only have a WiFi connection
• New Language Support – Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Dutch

One new thing noticeable is that for those who have Verizon Wireless as a carrier, there’s a selection available with suggested apps.

If you are registered with the BlackBerry Beta Zone, sign in for BlackBerry App World and download now. If you have it as one of your programs, get the update. And if you’re still wondering what the BlackBerry Beta Zone is, click the link and sign up to sign in.

Sign in to update to the latest BlackBerry App World v3.1.0.42 in the BlackBerry Beta Zone here

BlackBerry Traffic beta v3.0 has been updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone for those who’ve missed it. This version of Traffic is really nice as it includes over the air turn by turn directions, which we’ve all been hoping for. So what’s new with this update?

The fixes included with this update are:

• *Fixed* Guidance Options: wording changed to “Standard-quality Audio (2.5x larger data download)” and “High-quality Audio (10x larger data download)”
• *Fixed* Battery Consumption: periodic timers disabled when in background and in arrived state.

Sign up or sign in at the BlackBerry Beta Zone here

I’m a little late reporting this one but Twitter has been updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s no better time than now. It’s free and so are the beta apps you can beta test. What’s new with Twitter?

Some fixes were applied with this release, including:

• *Fixed* Timeline – Freezing while scrolling
• *Fixed* Timeline – Loading icon remains on screen, new items do not appear
• *Fixed* Touch screen – Retry button does not respond to touch

You can sign up or sign in at the BlackBerry Beta Zone here

I don’t know about you, but I know I’ve been waiting for this and asking for the features BlackBerry is implementing in the beta. I was so excited to see BlackBerry announcing the Traffic beta on Twitter and Facebook. So what’s new that I’m so happy about?

I’ve used BlackBerry Traffic since the beta began, and I’ve been pretty impressed with it. Each update works better, and with all the features the app contains, it’s a great feature and addition to your BlackBerry device. Everytime a survey came out in the Beta Zone, I’d ask for turn by turn directions. Some OS for other platforms do it, and I would love to see my BlackBerry have that capability. BlackBerry announced their latest BlackBerry Traffic Beta and here are the latest features:

• Voice Guidance – New voice guidance helps users reach their destination with completely hands free navigation. The audible-turn-by-turn directions can run over Bluetooth® or via your vehicle’s speakers. Users can set up the voice instructions with varying levels of detail.
• Additional Road Information – User can find out if a road is closed or under construction as well as note toll routes that lie ahead!

Register or sign in and sign up for the BlackBerry Traffic Beta v3.0 and download here