Smartphones and summer vacation, like oil and water, simply don't mix? We beg to differ. Just because you employ your BlackBerry or iPhone for work, doesn't mean it can't play hard, as well. The following 20 applications, 10 for BlackBerry and 10 for iPhone, are guaranteed to enhance any getaway - and help you realize the full potential of your mobile device.
By Al Sacco
The10 best BlackBerry apps for summer travel start here — The 10 best iPhone apps for summer travel start here
If you're a smartphone owner, you have few items more personal than your handheld. You take your BlackBerry, iPhone, Pre, whatever, everywhere—including your summer vacation. Here are 20 mobile apps, 10 for BlackBerry (slides 2 to 11 start here) and 10 for iPhone (slides 12 to 21 start here), perfect for your weekend excursion or weeks-long getaway. And in the spirit of vacation, these apps put the focus on your convenience and entertainment—not on the work you've left behind.
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