In the world of smartphones, nowadays apps are all the rage. And although the iPhone and Android platforms seem to be getting most of the attention, it’s important not to forget that Research In Motion’s (RIM) Blackberry still maintains a dominant market share in the U.S. and is another potential goldmine for developers.

So we’re wondering… where’s the love, Boston devs?

Although research released this month suggests RIM has lost 2% of the market share, BB’s come a long way since securing itself this past decade as the de facto device for corporate users and is now also a top choice for general retail consumers.

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With about 20 million users worldwide, half of all Berries sold are now flying off the shelves and into the pockets of students, moms, and average Joes. To fuel this shift, RIM’s put a lot of effort into building solid devices designed for those users and also enhancing its OS to include more multimedia support, a strong app ecosystem, and many other features that people now expect from smartphones. What Blackberry seems to be lacking, though, is a loud and proud developer community – and that needs to change!

In an attempt to correct this, Chris Baldwin of SoftArtisans has been organizing the New England Blackberry Developers Meetup here in Boston. The Meetup is one of three RIM-sponsored groups around the world where devs and industry professionals can gather to learn, share ideas, and get a sneak peek at exciting new developments coming to Blackberry. We attended the third installment of the Meetup this past Tuesday over in Kendall Square. (more…)