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
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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
The Tablet OS Story
The tablet market has been pretty simple so far as the choice of operating system goes, since it's either an iOS or an Android tablet available. RIM's PlayBook OS is another choice, though its market presence has been insignificant compared to both iOS and Android. Also, while RIM has seen a somewhat greater acceptance of its PlayBook tablet PCs after the release of the much … [Read more...] about The Tablet OS Story
PlayBook Tops Sales Chart Last Week in Canada
RIM finally got to see the kind of success that it had always expected out of the PlayBook device. What's even more impressive is that the humble PlayBook, that has often been the butt of many a tablet joke, has also managed to out sell the iPad 2 during the last week. Both Best Buy and Future Shop reported having sold more PlayBooks than any other tablet device, including the … [Read more...] about PlayBook Tops Sales Chart Last Week in Canada
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 $199 a number of times, though it had always reverted … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook on Offer at “New Low Price” of $199
Latest With The RIM Blackberry Playbook: Ad-Powered Android apps to Run Afterall
The easiest way that most thought can salvage the PlayBook tablet device out of its impending graveyard was to allow the device to run Android Apps. Their native application market just did not have enough to attract developers to it. A user would therefore have limited applications to load on the PlayBook for their various needs. RIM accepted this suggestion and went ahead to … [Read more...] about Latest With The RIM Blackberry Playbook: Ad-Powered Android apps to Run Afterall
New PlayBook OS 2 Update Set for a Feb 21 Launch
The BlackBerry PlayBook and the PlayBook OS Update 2.0 have been expeted for quite some time, and all that was missing was the official release date. RIM confirmed the new release date in a webcast that focused on "Developing native games with the BlackBerry NDK 2.0." Not surprisingly, RIM has refused to commit to the Feb 21st date, but is sticking to the update being made … [Read more...] about New PlayBook OS 2 Update Set for a Feb 21 Launch
BlackBerry PlayBook Owns 15% of the Canadian Tablet Market
The virtues of having a product priced really affordable is increased consumer acceptance and a greater market share. RIM is all too happy to have hit upon that with the PlayBook tablet device that has gone on to garner a healthy 15 percent market share in Canada. The tablet has been selling really well off late which is in stark contrast to the lukewarm response that the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Owns 15% of the Canadian Tablet Market
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?
10 Inch BlackBerry Tablet Spotted, Developers Get 2 More Weeks to Work on BlackBerry OS
We all know there is a 10 inch tablet device that RIM is working on and the good thing is, the tablet might be there for public viewing at the upcoming MWC. Or with a greater probability, at the DevCon Americas scheduled in May. Also as proof of the tablet already attaining its final shape, the rumored 10 inch PlayBook had been sighted by people of BlackBerryCzech in the … [Read more...] about 10 Inch BlackBerry Tablet Spotted, Developers Get 2 More Weeks to Work on BlackBerry OS