Dropbox drops new mobile apps, unveils app directory

File sharing and sync service Dropbox today announced support for BlackBerry, updates for their iOS and Android apps, and a directory to help users find new ways to make the most of their boxes.

The app directory lists mobile apps that make use of Dropbox APIs for document editing, image capture, note taking, and more. The listing is broken down by operating system, as well as web-based services. Full press release is here. Highlights below. Tip of the hat to BGR.

New Dropbox for BlackBerry:  The company has announced the general availability of Dropbox for BlackBerry, bringing file access and viewing directly to the popular line of smart phones.  The application is available for immediate download at https://dropbox.com/anywhere.

New release of Dropbox for iPhone and iPad: As the #1 productivity app for the iPad in the App Store, Dropbox has already become a popular way to make the most of the device at home, school or work. With new iOS release of Dropbox, users will have new features and performance enhancements, including automatic offline caching for recently accessed files, support for HD video and high-resolution photo capture, numerous user interface enhancements including a new home screen and progress display, full screen landscape document viewing on iPad and the support for multitasking to allow files to upload or download in the background. This update is available for free via Apple’s App Store.

New release of Dropbox for Android: Available for download via Google’s App Market, Dropbox for Android has been enhanced with support for photo galleries and multi-photo upload, ability to automatically send files to Dropbox from other apps, progress bar and notifications for file transfers, and other new features and fixes.

New Dropbox App Directory: To make it easier to find and evaluate the over 100 partner applications that are built with the Dropbox API, there is a new Dropbox partner app directory now available at https://dropbox.com/apps.  This directory features app information, screenshots and reviews from some of the most popular productivity app providers.