BlackBerry Travel Apps You Can Bank On

Still remember the days when going on a business trip meant bringing a lot of baggage? Going on a simple business trip almost meant like bringing the whole office with us and there was that occasional trip where we had to bring along an entourage which usually included our secretary. It certainly comes as a pleasant surprise that technology has enabled us to lighten our load considerably by giving us the business phone. With the numerous business applications available on these business phones, finding one that answers your needs is just a matter of clicking the mouse or a quick visit to your application store.

My wife and I, along with our Blackberry have been travelling in Europe for 5 months. I often find myself away on a business trip and my Blackberry has been one of the most essential tools in my line of work. We all know how a few pounds of luggage translate to a few extra dollars on our plane ticket. The BlackBerry phone has made life a little bit easier by offering Travelling Applications to complement this popular business phone.

If you’re like me a businessman who finds himself juggling from one airport to another or just someone off to their next business presentation, here are some nice BlackBerry business applications which could certainly make that journey a little bit lighter.

OANDA Currency Converter

Travelling to another country can sometimes be complicated. Going to another country where nobody seem to speak your language and a currency that seems as foreign to you as the name of the hotel you’re staying in. OANDA’s currency converter gives the latest information on over 180 currencies and four metals. It also has the option of displaying the last four currencies used for quick access.

NAVITA Translator

Businessmen on foreign trips would find this one of a kind application a very useful tool for translating documents. We often find ourselves not only dealing with a foreign language but also reading documents which are entirely foreign to us. The NAVITA application for the Blackberry offers us an easy way of translating words or phrases found in documents and emails. The application currently supports 52 languages and comes in three language settings (English, Portugese and Spanish).

WeatherBug for BlackBerry

This unique application enables BlackBerry users to get up to date information on the weather. It has an easy to understand interface which displays weather information through easy to view graphics.

A WeatherBug icon conveniently displays the weather by simple changes, partly cloudy and the sun icon is partially covered. Other essential information like the day’s temperature or the weeks weather forecast is also available on the application.

This application is great for those planning a business trip. Information on the city’s weather can certainly help you decide on whether bringing that umbrella just in case of rain.

SKYMAP

The SKYMAP application is available on all major cellphone carriers and is currently supported by almost all smartphones including the popular BlackBerry and Motorola free GPS AT&T Phones. For stargazers who find themselves on the road, the SKYMAP enables you to view the current celestial map in your location.

Any smartphone able to use a “Where” widget can use the SKYMAP application. An interactive map displays the current night sky in a variety of views with just a few hand strokes. The SKYMAP conveniently displays the celestial map and could be valuable tool for enthusiasts learning how to navigate using the night sky.

GPS Logger

If you’re currently using a GPS BlackBerry phone or GPS phone, GPS Logger has a simple and straightforward design which promises to give you an accurate representation of your movements in your BlackBerry. This application traces your movements over time and includes other data such as elevation, speed and relative location. It also has a feature which enables you to track your steps and guide you to previously visited locations. The “Guide me Home” feature can also provide training such as those found in Geocoaching applications.

Banking on the BlackBerry

Blackberry is a company known for creating great smartphones aimed at business professionals. Facing stiff competition from other smartphones and AT&T phones, the BlackBerry aims to continue its foothold on the business phone market by introducing sleeker handsets like the AT&T BlackBerry Curve but also by offering great business and travel applications. For business professionals looking for the best travel applications for their BlackBerry, above are some applications you can certainly bank on.

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