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Apps World

All BlackBerry phones now have access to RIM's own apps store. App World 2.0 has more than enough to appease most users of the Curve 3G. It is nice to see that Apps World is pre-loaded on the Curve 3G. With App World 2.0, users can choose to pay for applications with credit cards now, and not just PayPal. Users can also set up a BlackBerry ID, which can be used to help transition paid-for apps between BlackBerrys. Beyond Apps World, the BlackBerry platform is supported by a wide array of Java software from third parties such as Google that can be downloaded directly from those companies.

Bluetooth

The Curve 3G supports most Bluetooth profiles that are out there. Pairing with mono and stereo headsets, other phones and PCs was an absolute breeze. Calls sounded somewhat cruddy through mono headsets and music sounded worse through stereo headphones.

Clock

BlackBerries have a really nice analog clock that takes up nearly the entire screen. If the device falls asleep when the clock is open, you'll see the time nice and big when you wake the Curve 3G up.

Alternately, you can set the Curve 3G in "bedside mode". This essentially assumes that you're going to place the Curve 3G on a nightstand within arms reach when you're in bed. It will show the clock and let you interact with the alarm. Bedside mode can also be activated when the Curve 3G is charging, which means the clock is visible any time it is plugged in.

GPS

The Curve 3G has GPS and comes preloaded with VZ Navigator or you can choose to download Google Maps. The latest version of Google Maps is really robust and offers a lot of features, such as traffic layers, MyLocation, Buzz, good driving directions, etc. Both VZ Navigator and Google Maps worked fine at routing me through city streets and around traffic snarls. It's worth noting that Verizon charges an extra monthly fee of $10 for its navigation service. Google Maps is free.

Verizon Extras

The Verizon Curve 3G comes with the usual batch of Verizon applications, including Visual Voice Mail, City ID, V CAST Rhapsody Music Store, V CAST Song ID, and V CAST Videos. It also has Word to Go, Sheets to Go, and Slides to Go if you need to get some work done.

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