What was once on the desktop is now on the web, and what was once isolation is now socialized. Web 2.0 is changing the way we use the internet, but if you have a Blackberry there are a few things you need to do before you can really take advantage of the new web on the go. Here’s a few starting points.

Opera

The first thing you’ll need is Opera mini, since the default browser won’t allow you to do things like Digg stories or view ajax-based pages. Opera mini is cool, its a full graphical browser with zoom, like Safari on the iPhone. (and its free).

Twitter

Next you’ll probably want to install Twitterberry, the Twitter app for Blackberry. Not only will this cut down on the constant vibration from tweet-happy friends (And your SMS bill) but it will allow you to view your friends’ timelines and respond. Very cool, and again, free.

Gmail

We all know the official email client of Web 2.0 is gmail, so you’ll need to download Gmail Mobile which will allow you to access your gmail inbox from your Blackberry, including labels, starred items and read items. Or if you’re using Google Apps for your domain, a similar application exists to let you use your mail from your ‘berry.

Facebook

Obviously you’ll need to get at your Facebook friends from your blackberry, so go install Facebook for Blackberry. While it has its problems, its the best mobile interface for the site and allows you to write on walls, upload pictures, poke friends, send messages, check your friend’s statuses and update your own with twitter-like intensity.

Google Maps

If you’ve got a Blackberry with GPS, the next application is an absolute must-have. Google maps for Blackberry with GPS integration is a dream, but it will eat your battery for breakfast, so keep the idling on this app to a minimum.


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