PhoneTalk

Updated: October 20, 2011

Last week, BlackBerry users around the globe suffered an extensive service outage. Although, RIM had service up and running again within a few days the company wants to help compensate for the outage by offering its customers a selection of free premium applications that have a combined value of over $100. The selected apps will become available for download starting today and remain available until the end of the year. Once users download the app they want it’s theirs. They won’t have to pay for the app after the free download period. Although, there isn’t a complete list of apps available (new apps will appear over the next four weeks) some have been announced:

• SIMS 3

• Shazam Encore
• Photo Editor Ultimate
• Vlingo Plus
• Bubble Bash 2

BlackBerry users should check the BlackBerry App World on their phones and look for the “A Thank You Gift from BlackBerry” category to get more information and start downloading the available apps. The offer is available for all BlackBerry smartphone customers, so be sure to check the special section in the BlackBerry App World for free premium apps.

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