BlackBerry may not have as many apps as the iPhone, but with the BlackBerry Application Center set to launch in March, that's likely to change. In the meantime, finding apps for BlackBerry is far from difficult. In general, it’s easiest to visit the mobile Web site of a given application and install it directly.

We've culled the top BlackBerry applications that will help you do almost anything--whether it's reading the latest headlines or keeping up with your friends' whereabouts. Of course, we couldn't let the iPhone have all the fun, so we've included apps for streaming music, videos, and chatting with friends.

The best part? All of these apps are available now for the low, low price of free.

Interested in more apps for more mobile operating systems? Check out The Best Free Smart Phone Apps (And A Few Worth Paying For), our list of free and paid applications for Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Apple, and Android devices.