Chinese New Year , the year of the rabbit is very much an anticipated celebration. Blackberry presents handy apps like Smiley Pack and Message Prevue , to keep in touch with family who are far away . This is such a cool app that will surely be useful to my daughter who is based in Australia. Then there is the app where you can Budget your HongBaos with Mobile Checkbook and play a different version of Mahjong Solitaire to keep yourself entertained while waiting for your turn at the table. Check out these cool apps:
1. Chun 2011 – Chinese New Year (Free)
Chun 2011 is a free theme that customizes your BlackBerry with a background and icon set inspired by traditional Chinese art.
Users can download the application from the link below
https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/25273
2. Message Prevue (US$1.99)
Busy playing mahjong this CNY and your hands are not free to check your phone? Message Prevue provides a pop up box for users to read who’s emailing or texting without having to key in the password.
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/20634?lang=en
3. Photo Editor (US$0.99)
Take pictures this Chinese New Year with your BlackBerry device and edit them right away with this handy photo editor. Once done, you can share photos easily through social networking sites. What better way to treasure the moments with family?
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/13546?lang=en
4. Smiley Pack (US$0.99)
Have so much to express this festive period but too little emoticons to do it? Download the Smiley Pack- Icons Fancy Characters and Smileys for BlackBerry Messenger and send creative messages to loved ones.
Users can download the application from the link below QR code.
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16549?lang=en
5. Battery Saver (US$0.99)
Track your battery usage and with this app that also helps users to boost and optimise usage so that you never run out when visiting family to celebrate.
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/11924?lang=en
6. Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (US$1.99) – Compatible with Curve 3G
Usher in the Year of the rabbit with the zodiac sign of the rabbit as a BlackBerry background on your smartphone.
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19370?lang=en
7. Mobile Checkbook (US$4.99)
Anticipating lots of HongBaos this year? Scared of spending it all at once? The all-new Mobile Checkbook 4.0 is loaded with new features that make managing money easier than ever. Mobile Checkbook is perfect for users who have ever had trouble keeping track of their account balances.
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/674?lang=en
8. Chinese Zodiac (US$2.99)
Chinese Zodiac application for BlackBerry is a Chinese astrology/horoscopes application that converts your western birth date to a Chinese lunar birth date, and finds out your animal sign. Lead a happy and prosperous life with this zodiac application, available for constant consultation.
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/7282?lang=en
9. Mahjong Solitaire (US$2.99)
Mahjong Solitaire is a puzzle game based on the classic Chinese game for four persons. The goal of the game is to remove all tiles from the board by paired matching. Try this game for excellent graphics and long term addictive play. Don’t just play it at Chinese New Year, play it all through the year!
Users can download the application from the link below
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/572?lang=en
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