Blackberry has all but abandoned the Playbook and very few apps are being released through official channels. The Waterloo based company recently signed a deal with Amazon to have the Amazon App Store be the sole distribution system with the new Blackberry 10.3 firmware update. Today, we present our weekly top 10 Blackberry Playbook and Blackberry 10 apps of the week. It is important to note that all of these apps are only available on the Good e-Reader App Store.
LinkedIn Pulse – Pulse News is a beautiful app that takes your favourite websites and transforms them into a colorful and interactive mosaic. Tap on an article to see a clean and elegant view of the news story. Save stories for reading later across all platforms or sync them with Instapaper, Read it Later and Evernote. Sharing a story via Facebook, Twitter and email is as easy as two taps.
The Verge – The definitive source for technology news, reviews, and up-to-the-minute scoops. Get all the breaking news coverage and in-depth reporting in the world of consumer technology from the industry’s leading voices and foremost experts. The Verge brings you unrivaled breadth and depth of coverage, delivering everything you need to know about what’s happening in the world of technology culture — including the latest reviews, breaking news, and in-depth feature stories. Tech news begins and ends on The Verge; and now you can get that experience on the go, right on your Android device.
Brainpop: Featured Movie – Watch a different animated movie every day, then test your new knowledge with an interactive quiz.
Facebook Covers – Free Timeline covers for your Facebook Profile. We have the finest selection of Facebook Covers with thousands to choose from. Give your Facebook Profile a unique look and feel with a brand new, awesome photo (unbranded) cover now! As the number one source for high quality Facebook Covers in internet, TimelineCovers.pro gives you thousands FB covers to choose from. New Cover photos are added everyday.
Ubersocial – UberSocial (formerly Twidroyd) is the leading full-featured Twitter client for Android, with a customizable UberBar for easy navigation.
Youversion Bible – Get the #1 rated and ranked Bible App for FREE. We want to make it easy for you to read and share God’s Word. 150+ free translations and almost 200 Bible reading plans to help you read the Bible and track your progress.
AVG Anti Virus – AVG Antivirus for Smartphones & Tablets automatically detects harmful Apps & SMS
Pinterest – This insanely simple app will have you up and sharing pins across networks within seconds. There is NO login required and you don’t even have to be a member of Pinterest to get going.
Yahoo Weather – The highly-acclaimed Yahoo! Weather app is now available on Android, featuring stunning photos that match current weather conditions and an ALL new design with a ton of new features. See the weather like never before. Easily swipe for the most accurate weather forecasts or add a home screen widget for the latest weather information. Wherever you go, the forecast is beautiful.
Mint Personal Finance – Mint pulls in all your personal finance accounts into one place, so you can manage your money from anywhere. Track your spending, create a budget, and save more.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.