Handmark started off as a distribution channel, and are now doing a lot of development for mobile and especially BlackBerry. They have a series of free apps that are ad supported and I’ve taken the time to put together their 10 best free news applications. Each app can be downloaded from the same page, either from your BlackBerry browser or your desktop.
Thomson Reuters
Access professional-grade news and market data from Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source for intelligent information for businesses and professionals.
The Wall Street Journal
Instant access to The Wall Street Journal news with this customizable application. The Mobile Reader allows you to read the Journal’s comprehensive news anywhere, even offline.
Associated Press (AP)
Offers access to local and national news from trusted sources for wireless users, wherever you are and whenever you need it.
Forbes.com
One-click access to full stories published by Forbes.com, as well as personalized stock updates and market data.
ZDNet
Features a broad range of news, analysis, and product reviews from top editors and IT experts.
Fierce Finance
The financial industry’s daily monitor. Senior financial industry leaders read FierceFinance to get the latest financial industry news covering all facets of the finance and banking industry.
Fierce Wireless
Get the wireless industry’s daily monitor on the go. Get the latest news and information about wireless technology, wireless security, WiFi, WiMAX and other wireless industry advancements.
MocoNews
Un Healthily obsessed with mobile content. MocoNews brings you up to the minute mobile tech news to your mobile phone.
Paid Content
The Economics of Content. PaidContent chronicles the economic evolution of digital content that is shaping the future of the media, information and entertainment industries.
FreeNews
The fastest way to get your favorite news, stocks, sports, weather, gossip and blog reader all rolled into one simple, fast and customizable application on your mobile phone.
