UPS customers can tomorrow download a free mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones that offers UPS package shipping and tracking features, as well as a UPS store locator. The new UPS for BlackBerry app will be available for download from RIM's BlackBerry App World mobile app store. Popular U.S. shipping company UPS will tomorrow release a brand new mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones that lets users track packages sent via UPS, enter shipping information for parcels and locate the closest nearby UPS store, all via BlackBerry. UPS for BlackBerry Screen Shots The free application will be available some time tomorrow, December 16, 2009, via BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry App World mobile software store. The app’s not the first to offer UPS tracking functionality to BlackBerry users; TrakPak for BlackBerry smartphones offers package tracking features for a variety of shipping companies including UPS, USPS, FedEx and DHL. But TrakPak is not free–it costs $10 in the Softpedia.com software shop–and it only offers tracking features, no shipping or store locators options are available. UPS for BlackBerry app is the first “official” UPS app for RIM smartphones. UPS packages can be tracked via UPS for BlackBerry without logging into a “My UPS” account, but more advanced functionality is available after login, including the ability to create new shipments using the My UPS address book, determine shipping rates and durations, and locate the UPS location nearest to you. The application also displays users’ history of tracked shipments after logging in, and it automatically refreshes whenever the app’s reopened. UPS tracking numbers also can be nicknamed for quick reference and more. UPS for BlackBerry will be available tomorrow via App World for the BlackBerry Storm, Bold, Tour and the Curve 8900–it’s unclear which Bold and/or Storm devices are supported, since there are multiple Bold and Storms, but I imagine the newer devices are compatible, i.e., Storm2 and Bold 9700. And more information on the app can be found on UPS.com. AS FREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up » Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance 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