RIM has begun accepting BlackBerry Storm apps for vetting ahead of the launch of its own app store, dubbed the App Center, in March. It’s the first step in shoveling software onto the clicky-screened handset, and one that puts more pressure on the likes of Apple, Google and Microsoft.
The launch of the BlackBerry App Center will put the BlackBerry Storm on par with Apple’s iPhone App Store, Google’s Android Market and the Palm Pre Catalogue. Word has it, RIM will also go head to head with Microsoft’s new SkyMarket app store.
So what will be inside? According to the latest reports from developers, RIM has decided to follow in Apple’s footprints, with apps first “considered” for sale before being approved and offered for download by BlackBerry Storm owners.
We also know each network will have control over the BlackBerry App Center’s front page, with the ability to block apps that they’d rather their customers didn’t use.
The whole shebang is due to go live in March, when BlackBerry Storm owners will finally be able to load up on apps.
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