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BlackBerry Desktop For Mac Gets Official PlayBook Support

, Jun 30th 2011 Discuss [1]

The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet was launched back in April and has since been in need of firmware updates to address bugs and missing features. Despite the recent string of bad news for RIM along with the rumors of a canceled 10-inch PlayBook, RIM has managed to continue updates with the release today of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac version 2.1. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Playbook 10-Inch Version Axed?

, Jun 28th 2011 Discuss [2]

The BlackBerry Playbook was rumored to have a 10-inch version arriving later this year in time for the holiday season. But now, new insider tips say that RIM may be axing those plans to refocus efforts back on their QNX-based "superphone." This news comes just shortly after RIM's disappointing earnings call and layoffs. Read The Full Story

RIM Forcing Half-Baked BlackBerrys On To Carriers?

, Jun 20th 2011 Discuss [5]

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has just faced a dismal week since its quarterly earnings call that yielded disappointing figures, imminent layoffs, and confirmed delays for the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the 4G PlayBook. Now insider sources are revealing that RIM has had history of strong-arming carriers to accept their devices even before they're ready for the carrier testing phase. Knowing this and the delay could mean that the platforms for the new BlackBerry and PlayBook are worse than we thought. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry PlayBook 4G Delayed Until Fall

, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [2]

In the midst of the negative news from RIM's quarterly earnings report, it's been revealed that the BlackBerry PlayBook will not be getting a 4G version until fall. The Wi-Fi version of the tablet was launched back in April with the plan of having a 4G version launch sometime this summer. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry PlayBook being Released in 16 Markets over the next 30 Days

In a press release this morning, RIM (Research In Motion) announced it will be releasing the PlayBook to 16 new markets. Some of those markets include the UK, Columbia, Italy, and Spain. The full list of countries can be seen on the press release. Up until now, the PlayBook has been limited to sales in North America, and after getting roasted by reviewers we are a little surprised to see the international release so soon. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry PlayBook 2 Details Surface?

, May 31st 2011 Discuss [6]

The BlackBerry PlayBook 4G version has yet to launch, and talk about version 2 is already cropping up. Early this month, rumors pointed to a 10-inch model to arrive sometime before the end of this year, but little has been heard about it since. Now, some insider sources are confirming the claim and providing a few additional details. Read The Full Story

PlayBook 4G WiMAX Version Revealed By Google Search

, May 30th 2011 Discuss [0]

The BlackBerry PlayBook has not been getting much attention lately thanks to the slew of new tablet developments including this morning's ASUS Padfone, but a little Google search revelation has brought the PlayBook back on the radar, if even only a blip. The WiFi version of the PlayBook has been out for some time now, and it's 4G brother may finally be ready to make an appearance. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry PlayBook Battery Life Weakened By Recent OS Update?

, May 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook has hit a few bumps in the road since its launch with firmware complaints to a recent bizarre recall of 1,000 units. Nonetheless, the Playbook had reportedly sold 50,000 units on its first day and still has many fans of the moleskin-inspired tablet. However, a new problem has cropped up now involving a recent update and battery life issues. Read The Full Story

RIM set to launch official keyboard accessory for PlayBook

The Blackberry PlayBook has been around for a while now. The tablet hasn't received the most glowing reviews, but RIM is still plugging away on the device. A rumor surfaced not long ago that the PlayBook would get a 10-inch version in time for the holiday season that would bring a larger screen to the mix. You may have been surprised that the PlayBook didn’t launch with an official keyboard accessory considering that RIM is trying to position the PlayBook as a content creation tool. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry PlayBook 10-Inch Version Arriving For the Holidays?

, May 4th 2011 Discuss [7]

Fresh from the BlackBerry World 2011 press conference in Orlando, Florida, comes speculation that RIM may be planning to release a 10-inch version of their BlackBerry PlayBook in time for the holidays this year. With the WiFi 7-inch PlayBook having just been launched last month to critical reviews on its firmware and a 4G version yet to be confirmed, would a larger slate be too soon? Read The Full Story

Adobe bringing “creative applications” to PlayBook

The BlackBerry PlayBook has been criticized for its shortage of applications - even having to turn to Android later in 2011 to make up the shortfall - but it could get some salvation among artistic types with Adobe's help. Taking to the stage with RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis at BlackBerry World 2011, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen confirmed that the company would bring its "creative applications" to the tablet. Read The Full Story

Playbook EULA, A Conversation Between Friends

, Apr 22nd 2011 Discuss [1]

This morning my friend Robert Evans over at i4u got his grubby hands on one of BlackBerry's Playbooks. It showed up today and for some strange reason he decided to actually read the EULA instead of ignoring those walls of legalese like everyone normally does. I don't know why he decided to take road less traveled and eschew the phrase, "too long, didn't read" today. But because of his strange life choices he found a few interesting and amusing points. Read The Full Story

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