A new feature in Research In Motion's (RIM) mobile software store, BlackBerry App World, notifies users in a variety of ways whenever new updates to applications downloaded via App World become available. Last week, Research In Motion released an update to its BlackBerry App World mobile software store, v1.1. With the new App World release, RIM announced a variety of details about the app store’s new features and enhancements. But one valuable tidbit seems to have been overlooked: BlackBerry App World v1.1 sends users notifications via BlackBerry message, App World itself and a home screen icon whenever updated version of applications obtained through App World become available. BlackBerry App World Software Update Notification in Messages App I recently blasted RIM and App World in a post on CIO.com entitled “BlackBerry App World: Nine Must-Do Fixes for RIM’s App Store.” And though I didn’t necessarily call for a feature like the new app updates, it’s probably the most exciting enhancement with App World 1.1. BlackBerry App World Software Update Notification on Home Screen RIM’s own blog, Inside BlackBerry, posted on the App World update last week, highlighting the new ability to archive applications to users’ memory cards, but neither it, nor any of the other blogs I read on the subject, mentioned the new app update notifications. BlackBerry App World Software Update Notification within My World BlackBerry App World v1.1.0.11 distributes app update notifications in four ways: messages in your BlackBerry Messages app (screen shot 1); a home screen notification icon (screen shot 2); an asterisk over users’ BlackBerry App World icon; and an asterisk within App World’s MyWorld section over the specific app for which an update is available (screen shot 3). Honestly, this is the best reason yet I’ve seen to considering downloading applications via BlackBerry App World instead of grabbing them directly from the source, as it helps ensure that you’re always running the latest software version–or at least aware that updates exist. For more on the recent App World enhancements, visit RIM’s site. AS via JohnWargo.com FREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up » Related content feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo news Alteryx works in generative AI for speedy analytics results OpenAI integration and AI wizardry for report generation are aimed at making Alteryx’s analytics products more accessible. By Jon Gold May 25, 2023 3 mins Analytics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe