LinkedIn dropped the ball a bit with their BlackBerry smartphone app though there were ways to get it to work on BlackBerry 6 and 7. RIM let us know that LinkedIn has updated their app for BlackBerry OS 6 and BlackBerry OS 7 devices in v2.0. I am glad to see that we are getting this update.
New features include:
- Updated Navigation Screen – LinkedIn 2.0 unveils a new navigation screen that’s designed to give easy access to all the LinkedIn features that keep BlackBerry users connected, such as “Updates,” “You (professional profile),” “Inbox,” and “Network (LinkedIn connections).”
- Enhanced Profile Experience – LinkedIn 2.0 gives access to LinkedIn profiles (including your connections and those you have not yet met) on your BlackBerry smartphone. The profile panel experience displays personal overviews (name, headline, and location), professional experience, education, and recommendations. Similar to the desktop version, you’ll also be able to check out who’s viewed your profile.
- Easily Accessible Inbox – With LinkedIn 2.0, you can access your LinkedIn inbox on your BlackBerry smartphone, allowing you to receive messages and accept or ignore LinkedIn invitations while on the go. Inbox messages will display name and profile image of the sender, as well as a message subject and the time since the message was received.
- Real-time Access to your professional network – Put your professional network at your fingertips and stay in the know through LinkedIn 2.0. Catch up on the connections in your network and grow your network through a Connections Search or via ‘People you may know.’<
- Staying In the Know – Catch up on all the latest LinkedIn activities on your BlackBerry smartphone by selecting “Updates.” Learn what’s been going on with your connections with a stream of recent activity and news from your network, including Likes/Comments on updates, industry content tailored for you and insightful articles on LinkedIn Today.
LinkedIn for BlackBerry smartphones version 2.0 will be available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. I am hoping other countries will come soon.
Check out the LinkedIn for BlackBerry app in App World or find more info on the LinkedIn Blog and Inside BlackBerry Blog
Sachin Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 1:14 PM EST
Not yet available here in India
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 1:29 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
After clicking the App World link it says it is not available for my device. Strange. I’ll try Alt-RST and a battery pull.
rodolfob ( View Profile) - Posts: 6
Posted: October 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM EST
Idem for me: “‘After clicking the App World link it says it is not available for my device” I have a Bold 9900 OS7.1
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: October 24, 2012 at 12:18 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
I got it to work by holding alt while typing RST in App World. When I clicked the link above after that, the download button appeared.
rodolfob ( View Profile) - Posts: 6
Posted: October 24, 2012 at 12:33 PM EST
After following your advice, typed RST and the App installed flawlessly. Thanx
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: October 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
Glad to hear it!
tekware ( View Profile) - Posts: 17
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 1:34 PM EST
Can the app be turned off this time, or even better, not auto start? The previous version just ran in background, eating up my battery like it was crackers.
Sachin Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM EST
Yes, this new app can be closed
I am able to install after(alt+RST and reboot).
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
Mine is still showing as unavailable for my device. Which model do you have Sachin?
Sachin Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM EST
I am on Bold 9780
sachin ( View Profile) - Posts: 13
Posted: October 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM EST
Btw I am not able to find the option to sync my contacts
i want to update my blackberry torch 1 to torch 2 Not Registered
Posted: October 26, 2012 at 10:49 AM EST
i want to upgrade my torch 1 to blackberry torch 2
Shahill Kemoetie Not Registered
Posted: November 28, 2012 at 8:20 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8520
Can anyone tell me how to download an older version of appworld please? I’m begging here please leave a answer on 271D5DAE my bbm pin please let me know