Facebook for Blackberry
About a week ago I downloaded the new Facebook for Blackberry application by RIM. The app allows you to get notifications on wall posts, messages, pokes, friend requests, etc. right to your blackberry in a nice, clean interface.
Overall, I think the app is really nice. I’m a bit of a Facebook addict, partially because I do business through it, but also because of the fun factor. With this app, I don’t have to go to Facebook’s mobile version of the site to send/receive messages and the like. The way they set it up was really nice too- you can change the notification settings in your sound options, like you would for your ringer, text, and email notifications. When you get a Facebook notification, the app icon appears at the time, next to where a text/email notification would go (pictured).
You can also have the app delete the email you would get, alleviating some of the pressure in my inbox.
However, every good thing leaves you wanting more. One thing I would really like to see is the ability to view the profile right from the app instead of bringing up the browser to view a profile. On top of that, there are pretty frequent requests for the ability to view your entire wall and inbox right in the app, which would also be a very nice addition. These three features would increase the functionality of the app exponentially. All-in-all, however, it’s a great app that broadens the scope of use for my blackberry If you have a Blackberry, I strongly recommend this app.
