Blackberry has recently released “Blackberry App World” to assist Blackberry users in customizing their handsets with downloadable content. Similar in format to Apple’s App Store, Blackberry App World offers a wide range of applications – from Virtual Office Assistants to games. My top 5 free applications are as follows:

Pandora (Pandora Media, Inc.) – This application has been described as 'addicting', 'precise' and 'nothing like it'. What is it..? Pandora is an intuitive internet radio and media player which learns your musical tastes and preferences quickly. It has several 'stations' in which various musical genres are played – old to new. You also have the ability to rate songs, create a new station and other fun and addicting musical features. It does use lots of data, so make sure you are on the unlimited BB data plan..!

Poynt (Multiplied Media Corporation) – Ever wanted to find the best Thai restaurant in Boston? Need to know when that movie starts? Poynt will help you through it – even provide GPS turn by turn directions to your destination. It is the fastest way to locate nearby gas stations, restaurants and other destinations with a few clicks of your trackball.

Quick Search with Google (Research in Motion) – Another well constructed search engine by Google – this app can be easily accessed by its own application button and features all the power of the desktop version with a quick route to your browser and speedy access to information.

Iheartradio (Clear Channel Broadcasting) – iheartradio is a streaming audio media player, which features talk radio, rap, country and any other genre that you are interested in. Great for the devoted sports talk radio traveler, who is out of their city for the big game.