For those who have been holding on to their breath for the LTE version of the Blackberry PlayBook tablet, here is the best piece of news they can possibly have -- the tablet seems all set to break on to the big scene on July 31st. The carrier RIM has teamed up with to support the tablet is Bell Canada. There would be other carriers as well offering their services to be … [Read more...] about LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Set For July 31st Debut, To Cost $550
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Blackberry App World Purchases Now Encrypted to Curb Piracy
RIM has introduced a new encryption system recently for its App World for the Playbook. With the advent of the recent PlayBook OS 2.0.1 update, the apps and games downloaded via App World are encrypted. These apps will only function if they are run on a single Playbook with the BlackBerry ID you used when you made a purchase. For example, if I purchase an app and gave one of my … [Read more...] about Blackberry App World Purchases Now Encrypted to Curb Piracy
PlayBook 16 GB to Be Phased Out
The 16 GB version of the PlayBook might have already seen its best days and is now headed for retirement. A company statement has confirmed the move, since the 32 GB and 64 GB versions are getting more attention. "RIM will no longer be making the 16 GB model of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The 16 GB PlayBook will continue to be available for distributors and retailers … [Read more...] about PlayBook 16 GB to Be Phased Out
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 on Offer at “New Low Price” of $199
It seems RIM will continue selling the PlayBook tablet for $199, the special discounted price that had made the tablet popular with consumers. It's no secret the PlayBook fared miserably in the market after its launch, though sales picked up when price was brought down to $199. Also, RIM had offered the PlayBook tablet for $199Â a number of times, though it had always reverted … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook on Offer at “New Low Price” of $199
PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta Update Introduces Autocorrect and Predictive Text
For BlackBerry PlayBook users who had been waiting for the OS 2.0 version, there is the beta version now available at the BlackBerry site. The beta has been numbered 2.0.0.7111. However, the latest update is aimed primarily at developers to let them test out their apps before the final PlayBook OS 2.0 is made available. PlayBook OS 2.0 is scheduled to arrive February 17, … [Read more...] about PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta Update Introduces Autocorrect and Predictive Text
Dingleberry 3.0 for PlayBook released
For those who are looking to root their BlackBerry PlayBook, the updated version of the Dingleberry tool makes the task a lot simpler. The features which the new release has on offer include the option to downgrade the standard operating system to an earlier version -- to let the Dingleberry app to gain root access -- along with support for streaming video from Hulu. Of course … [Read more...] about Dingleberry 3.0 for PlayBook released
RIM PlayBook Price Discount Extended by a Week in India
The PlayBook has been enjoying a fair share of consumer attention for some time now thanks to a hefty price reduction meted to the tablet device and the good thing is that such a move has also proved decisive for the RIM tablet in India as well. RIM had reduced the price of the PlayBook by almost 50 percent to boost sale during the last few days of 2011 and the overwhelming … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook Price Discount Extended by a Week in India
Indian Member of Parliament Given $1000 to Buy Tablet PCs
Honorable members of the Parliament in India are being offered $1000 each for procuring a tablet PC of their choice. The move is part of a government initiative to promote a paperless environment while also enhancing new age communication techniques among the MPs. The amount of $1000, which translates to around Rs. 50,000, will be reimbursed under "The Provision of Computer … [Read more...] about Indian Member of Parliament Given $1000 to Buy Tablet PCs
RIM Lays off 2,000 People – You Can’t Cut Your Way to the Top
RIM announced today that they were going to lay off 2,000 people—%10 of its entire labor force. Shares of the beleaguered company promptly fell %3 when the company announced the layoffs. Share prices in the company continue to plummet as the company sank 50-60% in the last 12 months. RIM also announced Monday morning that its chief operating officer, Don Morrison, will retire. … [Read more...] about RIM Lays off 2,000 People – You Can’t Cut Your Way to the Top
Further evidence the Blackberry Playbook is being Discontinued
We wrote a piece earlier on today about how the Blackberry Playbook is doomed and being discontinued. The essence of this situation is at an investors meeting some analysts were mentioning the Blackberry Playbook is discontinued. RIM then countered and said this was nothing but pure fiction, or is it? Today Ryan Bidan the executive in charge of the Blackberry Playbook has left … [Read more...] about Further evidence the Blackberry Playbook is being Discontinued
Blackberry Continues to Update Playbook
Most enterprise and business class users have been waiting for the Blackberry Playbook. Although it was released a little bit too early in some people's minds, RIM intends to update their device bi-weekly. Since the Playbook was initially released on April 19th, there have been 3 different firmware updates. These updates have addressed bugs within the operating system and … [Read more...] about Blackberry Continues to Update Playbook
Video Review of the Blackberry Playbook
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! Today we give you an abridged review of the new Blackberry Playbook! The Playbook is the first tablet issued from Canadian based Research in Motion! The Blackberry Playbook has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen with gesture support. There are no physical buttons on the unit other than the power and volume buttons. This means … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Blackberry Playbook
Review of the Blackberry Playbook
The Playbook is the first tablet from Canadian based company Research in Motion. They have had a long standing tradition focusing on enterprise level hardware in the form of smartphones and delivering strong email access. The Playbook marks the company's first foray into the realms of Tablet PCs. We're wondering if it delivers the goods or is it worse than the … [Read more...] about Review of the Blackberry Playbook