RIM has allowed the PlayBook to run some Android apps via an official software update as a desperate measure of ensuring the tablet continues to stay relevant. However, a developer by the name "Bubble Warp" has taken things to a new height by devising a hack which they claim will enable the PlayBook to run iOS apps as well. This has been made possible after rewriting some codes … [Read more...] about Now Run iOS Apps on Your PlayBook
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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 BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 Beta for Developers Launched
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
PlayBook 4G Gets Past the FCC
We all knew that a 4G version of the PlayBook has been in the making for the last few months and soon the tablet may be seen on store shelves. The tablet has just received the necessary FCC certifications, however, as usual, details of the tablet have been kept under wraps and the only thing we know of the tablet right now is that it is both NFC and Bluetooth capable. The … [Read more...] about PlayBook 4G Gets Past the FCC
PlayBook Users Will Be Able to Upgrade to BB10
The BlackBerry Developer team has now confirmed the rumors that the PlayBook tablet will be able to run BB10 OS without requiring any hardware modifications. However, of course there is a delay, and RIM stated the BB10 update won't be coming to PlayBook until after the first BlackBerry 10 smartphones are out in the market. This translates to a wait until the beginning of 2013, … [Read more...] about PlayBook Users Will Be Able to Upgrade to BB10
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.1 Now Available
RIM has released a new update for the PlayBook tablet that brings along the usual dose of performance enhancements and improvements for the tablet device. The free update bumps up the OS to version v2.0.1.358 can be downloaded from the PlayBook, and promises a better Android app experience along with improved browser support for some websites. Other aspects with the PlayBook … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.1 Now Available
Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
Tablet sales has already been experiencing a steady growth each year round though it seems there are still a lot of room for further improvement. In reality tablets have yet to make a credible dent at the enterprise segment, so that what seems evident is that the next major push at tablet sales is expected to come from the enterprise business users. "We are seeing rapid … [Read more...] about Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
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
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for Businesses Launched
The BlackBerry Mobile Fusion that RIM announced back in November 2010 is now ready for action. The tool allows you to effectively manage not only the BlackBerry smartphones, but also those running Android or iOS. Employees tend to prefer to bring their own devices to work, and switching between operating systems can be a nightmare for business administrators. With the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for Businesses Launched
RIM State Of Affairs: A Million PlayBook Tablets and a $125 Million Loss
The quarterly earnings report presented by RIM has hardly anything to cheer about. That is unless you glean great pleasure in knowing there are only a million PlayBook tablets out in the wild, and the company has slipped into the red by bleeding out about $125 million. However, unlike HP (that killed its TouchPad project after it met with a lukewarm response), RIM isn't … [Read more...] about RIM State Of Affairs: A Million PlayBook Tablets and a $125 Million Loss