BlackBerry has partnered with a number of Nigerian application developers to ensure a wide selection of top Nigerian brands and mobile apps are available onthe all new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, powered by BlackBerry 10 .
The BlackBerry World store front currently includes over70,000 BlackBerry 10 apps. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Foursquare appsfor BlackBerry 10 are preinstalled, and BlackBerry 10 customers have access to other leading applications from across the globe – withmany more to come. Local applications available in BlackBerry® World™ include entertainment apps, financial tools, job-search aids, and mobile money, amongst others.
The BlackBerry 10 platform is robust and reliable, with an intuitive, gesture-based interface that is designed to learn, support, and adapt to the way that the user works,thus providing a truly uniqueuser experience. The recently-launched BlackBerry Z10 utilizes this platform to deliver a faster, smarter experience that enables the user to keep moving in an ever-changing environment. To support these adaptive features, BlackBerry has partnered with Nigerian developers to build a range of applications specifically for the Nigerian user.
“ We are proud to see Nigeria’s innovative developer community get behind the BlackBerry 10 platform, with more than 250 local apps now available and manymore coming, ” said WaldiWepener , Managing Directorfor BlackBerry. “ Having locally relevant and available content ensures delivery of a completely unique user experience while also enriching the Nigerian developer ecosystem on the BlackBerry10 platform. We are committed to continuing to work closely with the Nigeriandeveloper communityto further enhance the local content available across ourproducts. ”
Nigerian applications availableat launch include:
• Essential App : A free lifestyle content app that provides access to everyday information needed in Nigeria. It gives customers access to a search-based business directory backed by 100,000listed businesses and links touseful Nigerian websites for news, sports and events. The EssentialApp also provides flight times at nearby airports, movie schedules, forex rates and more.
• Ready Cash Mobile Money : CBN licensed mobile money service, which allows easy access to financial services provided through a large network of agents. Customers can use the ReadyCash app to send and receive money using only a phone number, transfer fundsto bank accounts, and pay utility billsand for goods and services at merchant locations.
• Jobs In Nigeria : A job-finding app that connects job seekers to employers in Nigeria. The app lists jobs from various sources and also allows employers to post jobs and search for candidates. It wascreated to serve the needs of graduateswith smartphones, as well as employed professionals looking to change their jobs.
• Nigeria Stock Market Report : A free app that allows you to see the daily data, news and analysis of the stocks traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange Market.
Other Nigerian apps availablein BlackBerry Worldinclude: Afrinolly, Figgi Cinemas, The Punch, Nigeria News, Scholarship Tips, Complete Sports News, Nigeria Hospitals, Nigerian Breaking News, Update on Crime & Justice, Your Vehicle Clinic, and Comedy and Humor.