The BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 beta, which RIM says includes some major enhancements, is now out for developers. The most prominent of the changes (according to RIM officials) is the way Android apps will behave on the PlayBook device. What that boils down to is that Android apps will now be able to run on the Playbook's OS, while more apps are expected to be compatible. Also, … [Read more...] about RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 Beta for Developers Launched
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PlayBook 4G Coming Soon
While we all knew a PlayBook version with 4G capabilities was on its way, but what was missing was some sort of an inside picture of the upgraded BlackBerry tablet. Thankfully, we finally have a picture, courtesy of canadianreviewer who has confirmed of the impending arrival of the tablet. Also apart from being 4G and NFC enabled, the upcoming PlayBook will come with a more … [Read more...] about PlayBook 4G Coming Soon
Dingleberry 4.0 On Hold For Now
Dingleberry 4.0 is no where to be seen and chances are we might not get to see of it anytime soon for the simple reason that developer Chris Wade has no time to devote to it right now. If you are coming in cold, Dingleberry is the name of the software that can be used to hack the BlackBerry PlayBook OS. However, that was before the PlayBook OS 2.0 was released. So new code has … [Read more...] about Dingleberry 4.0 On Hold For Now
RIM Does Not Want Users to Hack Their PlayBook Tablet
Hacking the BlackBerry Playbook is something that many an individual has been up to in order to gain root access to their device. The intention is usually to enhance performance by installing an upgraded or a different OS and different applications than what comes officially with the device. RIM on its part has not made much of an issue of this, though of course this isn't … [Read more...] about RIM Does Not Want Users to Hack Their PlayBook Tablet
RIM PlayBook Will Get BlackBerry 10 OS, Dolphin Browser Arrives on the RIM Tablet
RIM has said it will make the BlackBerry 10 OS available for the PlayBook tablet, though that will happen only after the OS is already up and running on the new range of BlackBerry smartphones. The new crop of BlackBerry smartphones are set to arrive towards the end of 2012. Also, this will mark a shift in strategy on part of RIM, which had been following the path of having in … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook Will Get BlackBerry 10 OS, Dolphin Browser Arrives on the RIM Tablet
Blackberry Playbook OS2 Update Is Finally Available!
The Blackberry Playbook is finally relevant again with a major software upgrade that spent almost a year in development. The new OS2 update is available in your settings menu where you select "update." It will give you some amazing new features that will give you the quintessential RIM experience. The new OS2 update gives users something everyone has wanted from day one and … [Read more...] about Blackberry Playbook OS2 Update Is Finally Available!
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Arriving Next Week?
RIM isn't confirming any of this, though unconfirmed sources say the PlayBook OS 2.0 will be officially unveiled February 21st. RIM has declared that the much awaited software update for the PlayBook device is in advanced stages of development and an official announcement is due anytime now, as Feb 21st isn't too far away. Also, among the goodies bundled with the OS 2.0 is … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Arriving Next Week?
PlayBook Update Will Allow the Tablet to be Controlled With the BlackBerry Phone
How about being able to control the PlayBook tablet device using your BlackBerry smartphone? Well, such a scenario is all set to unfold later this month when we would be getting version 2.0 of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS. So while native e-mail, contacts and calendar apps along with support for some Android applications are some of the missing features that would be part of … [Read more...] about PlayBook Update Will Allow the Tablet to be Controlled With the BlackBerry Phone
BlackBerry PlayBook for $199 Is Back Again
Perhaps RIM has made more experiments with the price of its PlayBook than anyone with a tablet device anytime before. However, of all the prices that the PlayBook can be associated with so far, it seems it is the $199 price tag that suits it best. Which is perhaps why the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is up for sale at just $199 one more time. Last month, the same tablet had been … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook for $199 Is Back Again
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to Launch Feb 17
We are fast approaching the Feb 17 deadline that RIM had set for its much awaited BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to arrive onto the big scene. While we do hope RIM would be keeping to their words, early indication coming in point out its going to be a reality after all. Like the Developers team at RIM have also confirmed this. The most important feature of this upgrade would be the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to Launch Feb 17