14 DAY TRIAL // Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion and eBay have recently announced the availability of the free eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones in six new markets around the world. The software solution is now available for download via the BlackBerry App World in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Moreover, the solution has been made officially available for North American BlackBerry users following a beta preview period.
”We are thrilled to be extending eBay’s mobile presence to millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the globe,” said Steve Yankovich, vice president of platform business solutions and mobile at eBay Inc. ”When developing any mobile application, we take into account the unique features and advantages of the device to better meet our customers’ needs. With BlackBerry’s Push Service and multi-tasking technology, eBay buyers and sellers are able to stay up-to-date on great deals and sales.”
What eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones offers includes the possibility to search, bid, buy and check eBay buying and selling activities from wherever they are. The software solution was designed to take advantage of the BlackBerry Push Service on BlackBerry devices to provide users with wireless notifications on the status of eBay listings in real-time. The app can notify users via emails sent to their BlackBerry Email inbox, while also taking advantage of the multi-tasking capabilities the BlackBerry OS comes with.
The features list of the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones includes: - Add to Calendar – Add the end time for listings to the BlackBerry Calendar and set reminders - Daily Deals – View limited time bargains on popular items, where items are often over 50% off the original price and include free shipping - My eBay – Access personal eBay activity including Watched items, Bids, Sales, Saved Searches and Favorite Sellers - Member Messages – Receive and reply to messages and emails sent through My eBay - Payments – PayPal account users can purchase items within the application - Re-List Items – Re-list items for sale when current listing ends with no sale - Sort Search Results by Distance – Sort search results by distance from location (up to 1,200 miles)
BlackBerry users interested in the app should find it available for a free download via the BlackBerry App World in North America, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. More details on the solution are available in the video below.