Mobile Apptitude

Aren’t you glad that you didn’t buy your BlackBerry from AT&T? Yes, there is the warrantless wiretapping, their contributions to right-wing politicians, and the censoring of Pearl Jam. Almost as important is the fact that BlackBerry Maps doesn’t come with your AT&T phone. BlackBerry Maps is a free and very user-friendly mapping and navigation application that comes pre-installed on your CREDO Mobile BlackBerry Curve. Unlike other mapping apps, it integrates seamlessly with the other features of your BlackBerry.

Here are my top uses of BlackBerry Maps:

1) Where am I? – Lost while biking? Just choose Find Location, then Where I Am. Boom, you get a nice detailed map of the neighborhood.
2) How do I get there? – Now that you know that you are in a sketchy neighborhood, find out how to get out fast. Choose New Directions, then Where I Am as your start location. You can then type in a new address or even select a friend’s address from your address book. Finally, don’t forget to select Avoid Highways unless you are good shape. You now have turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
3) Where is the nearest Whole Foods? – You are out of steam and need an organic energy drink. Choose Local Search and type “Whole Foods”. Shazam! You can choose between the closest locations and get directions or call.
4) Tell a friend – Your biking buddy calls and wants to meet you, but you don’t know where you are. Choose Send Location and then Email or SMS Text. They will receive a link to a map of your whereabouts.
5) Send directions – You are out of steam and need to call home for a ride. Choose Send Directions and your directionally-challenged driver can get there ASAP.