{"id":639517,"date":"2013-01-23T14:33:45","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T19:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.blackberry.com\/?p=15394"},"modified":"2013-01-23T14:33:45","modified_gmt":"2013-01-23T19:33:45","slug":"updating-your-blackberry-apps-why-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/639517","title":{"rendered":"Updating Your BlackBerry Apps: Why It Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rimblogs.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/update-apps.jpg?w=550&#038;h=416\" alt=\"update-apps\" width=\"550\" height=\"416\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you blog about BlackBerry devices, your family and friends automatically assume you\u2019re a \u201ctech guru\u201d and know everything about every BlackBerry device ever created &#8212; not to mention how to program your grandparents\u2019 VCR. You\u2019re the person in the group who knows just a little more than everyone else, and now by default, you are the expert. That said, I do know a little something about <a href=\"http:\/\/appworld.blackberry.com\/webstore\/\" >BlackBerry apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A friend recently asked a question that prompted this post. He asked, \u201cWhen should I update my apps, and when should I just ignore the \u201cspark\u201d (<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rimblogs.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/spark.jpg?w=20&#038;h=19\" alt=\"spark\" width=\"20\" height=\"19\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15406\" \/>) prompting me to update?\u201d I answered, \u201cAs soon as possible!\u201d Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Updates may improve app and device stability.<\/strong> If your app is experiencing periodic \u201ccrashes\u201d or issues with a feature, the developer may be aware of it and may have fixed it in an updated release. Staying current may just solve the issue you\u2019re having.\n<li><strong>Updates may improve app and device security.<\/strong> Keeping their apps secure is one of the most important things to a developer since their reputation may depend on it. By making sure your app is up to date, any new security issues may be identified and patched.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates may add exciting new features.<\/strong> App updates aren\u2019t always \u201call work and no play\u201c&#8211; updates may also contain new features you\u2019ll find useful or even crucial to your usage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates may improve app and device speed.<\/strong> There may be times where an app update simply increases the efficiency of an app or service, making the app run faster. Who wouldn\u2019t benefit from some additional speed?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updated apps may be the first step of a support call.<\/strong> In the event you have to connect with our support team, many times the first thing they ask you to do is to update the app or your BlackBerry smartphone OS; you might as well save the step before you call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rimblogs.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/spark.jpg?w=20&#038;h=19\" alt=\"spark\" width=\"20\" height=\"19\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15406\" \/> One last thing before you go running for your BlackBerry device to start downloading updates: Perform software updates over Wi-Fi whenever possible. Downloads will typically happen faster, and if you have a limit on your monthly data plan, you may save some room later in the month to download kitten pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Do you update your apps when you see the spark? 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