Maya Labs

Lots happening in the mobile world this week. Some news:

BlackBerry announced its app store, the BlackBerry App World. It’ll be available for devices running OS 4.2 or higher and the purchase of apps will use PayPal (no credit cards?). You may register and be told as soon as it’s up and running here.

Coincidence or not, focusing on the girl power in the market, RIM also launched Pearl Flip 8230 which, besides other features, is pink. =o) Starting at 50 bucks for a 3-year contract.

Nokia, following Motorola’s example, has a music series of its phones. The 3 new XpressMusic models are the 5030, 5330 and 5730. Should be out every quarter from now for 50, 150 and 350 dollars. Depending on the model you’ll get a speaker in the back of the phone, gps, camera, wi-fi, qwerty keypad, etc.

The bands ought to think this whole stuff is great, since they can explore a developing and exciting distribution channel. And U2, who recently signed with BlackBerry for a world tour sponsorship.