RIM Announces Apps Store

Today RIM announced that it will launch an application center for BlackBerries in May 2009. The storefront will allow developers to set their own prices for applications and will let users take advantage of PayPal accounts to make purchases. RIM is also working with its carrier partners to provide carrier-customized, on-device application centers. RIM is also working with carrier partners on plans to roll out the BlackBerry application center on future BlackBerry smartphones.