While perusing through Groupon today I saw a familiar looking product and was pleasantly surprised to see the BlackBerry PlayBook on sale for only $149.99. This isn’t the first time Groupon has had the PlayBook for sale at a great price, but this is the first time I’ve seen the 32 GB version for this low. You can visit the site and grab a 32 GB for $149.99, or shell out a few extra buc... »
If you’ve got a BlackBerry 10 device or a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, you may be aware of one of the best features of the platform, the ability to sideload Android apps on to your device. I’ve read many articles from nearly all the top BlackBerry blog sites about how easy and great it is. It seems like an easy enough process, yet I still have never done it. I probably never will. Here’s why.... »
A 10″ BlackBerry PlayBook has been said to launch this year. According to Mike Al Mefleh, director of product management at BlackBerry, we may see it by June. “We have a very clear road map. The company will launch six additional new devices in 2013,” said Al Mefleh and added that the new PlayBook will be in addition to these six new devices. The original PlayBook is still scheduled to recei... »
Groupon is having a really sweet deal that’s hard to pass up if you’re a BlackBerry PlayBook owner. You can get a Leather Envelope case and your choice of either a rapid-charging dock or rapid travel charger. The typical retail price is said to be $129.98, but with this Groupon deal you can get both for only $17.99. That’s an 86% discount. The deal is only good for the next two d... »
BlackBerry Bridge is also available for BlackBerry 10. In this tutorial we’ll explain how to pair your BlackBerry Z10 to a PlayBook via Bridge. Using BlackBerry Bridge allows you to use the BlackBerry Z10 or any BlackBerry device as a remote control with trackpad and typing capabilities. Additionally, you can use your BlackBerry z10 as a presenter for easily cycling through slides of a prese... »
The 4G BlackBerry PlayBook is receiving an OS update today. OS 2.1.0.1282 is now available for download. There’s no word on what is new in the update, so do let us know what you might find. Developing… Thanks Nick! »
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet still has yet to receive native BlackBerry Messenger. If you do not have a PlayBook, in order to use BBM you must have BlackBerry Bridge. This is essentially mirroring BBM from your BlackBerry smartphone to your PlayBook.While it works relatively well, it doesn’t allow for groups and few other features. The photos courtesy of BBOTA.cn are said to be of the nati... »
Halfbrick has finally brought its popular Jetpack Joyride game to the BlackBerry PlayBook. If you’re unfamiliar with the game, you play the role of Barry as he breaks in to a secret laboratory to commandeer the experimental jetpacks from the clutches of science evildoers. After lift-off, you simply touch the screen to ascend and release to descend, raining bullets, bubbles, rainbows and lase... »
The BAFTA and IGF award nominated game, Eufloria HD is now available on BlackBerry PlayBook. Eufloria HD is a beautifully styled, incredibly addictive game of space exploration and conquest that avoids all genre clichés and employs surprising themes of plant growth and bio-mechanical evolution. Features include: Designed for both phone and tablet devices Beautifully designed touch screen interface... »
BBThemes let us know about their latest app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Keep up with the countdown for Christmas with their new app. The Christmas countdown app has custom made backgrounds and lets you know exactly when you can expect Santa Claus to shoot down your chimney to put presents under the tree. Download Christmas Countdown app for $0.99 in BlackBerry App World here. »
Originally, the update was supposed to release sometime back in early November. For whatever the reason, carriers felt they should hold it for a few weeks more. Nonetheless, OS 2.1.0.1088 is finally available for the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook. The OS 2.1.0.1088 brings similar updates as the WiFi version recieved: Allows PIM (Messages, Calendar, Contacts) to be viewed in portrait orientation PIM –... »
Skylab Mobilesystems Limited has released an exciting new spin on their well known GPS Maps for Google Maps application: Black Ops Maps! This dark themed Google Maps application makes planning your route feel like an undercover operation. Besides looking incredible cool, Black Ops Maps gives out very little light thanks to the dark color scheme. This is ideal when you have to navigate at night as ... »
When RIM rolled out OS 2.1 for the BlackBerry PlayBook, it was not available for the 4G LTE PlayBook. However, it appears that OS 2.1 is now available. OS 2.1.0.1088 is now available through Telus, Rogers, and Bell. Users can begin hitting the “check for update” button to download. The changelog is the same as Wi-Fi version: Allows PIM (Messages, Calendar, Contacts) to be viewed in por... »
Union Games let us know that they’ve officially released Dark Nebula: Episode One for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Dark Nebula: Episode One is an extreme labyrinth game packed with break-neck action. Tilt your PlayBook to blaze through exciting levels where you must avoid dangerous traps, dodge bullets and cheat death in every corner. Episode one features eleven action packed levels that will ha... »
We’ve heard that Research In Motion has been developing a BlackBerry 10 version for the PlayBook in conjunction to the development of BB10 for the next-gen phones. A forums thread had asked this very question with the community’s answer being quite mixed. Some felt having a BB10 beta available for the PlayBook would open it up to criticism before its final release. Do you think RIM sho... »
Kiloo Games has released their hot title Bullet Time for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Bullet Time takes you on a post-apoclyptic thrill ride filled with intense shootouts, loads of weapons, and plenty of untold secrets. Survive a depraved, distant future where dangers lurk around every corner and only a few human survivors are living scattered throughout the wilderness. Features: Save your family acro... »
According to a new report from Chitika Insights, the research arm of online ad network Chitika, who examined a sample of tens of millions of tablet impressions from its ad network between October 9 and October 15 out of the U.S. and Canada came to some startling results. The data from the study found that people seem to browse the Web more with their BlackBerry PlayBook than with an Amazon Kindle ... »
Research In Motion has pushed out a new 79MB BlackBerry PlayBook update today. Little is known on the changelog, but once we learn what’s new we’ll update this post. Likely this is just some minor bug fixes and security hole patches. Check your BlackBerry PlayBook’s ‘Software Update’ section to see PlayBook OS 2.1.0.1088 available to download. Let us know what you fin... »
S4BB Limited brings a Windows classic to your BlackBerry PlayBook: Solitaire Pro. This timeless classic is now available on the go. With HD graphics and smooth animations this game will bring you hours of fun. Solitaire Pro is compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 and available for just $2.99 in BlackBerry App World. »
The largest game to ever be brought onto the BlackBerry PlayBook is getting its price halved. You can now pick up The Bard’s Tale for only $2.99 in App World. The Bard’s Tale is a full-scale massive 3D epic role-playing game. You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Through magical song you summon characters to join you in battle, heal your pa... »
