[powerpress] Subscribe to N4BB Audio Show podcast RSS Feed directly or in iTunes In episode 5 of the N4BB Audio Show, we’re joined with two new speakers, Stefany and Ashley. We discuss the recent happenings with Netflix, the release of PlayBook OS 2.0, what to expect at Mobile World Congress, if we’d see BlackBerry 10 at BlackBerry World, and much more. Give it a listen and let us know... »
There is a fancy new keyboard in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, which offers predictive text and autocorrect. However, not all words, slangs, etc are recognized. Therefore, you have to add them to the PlayBook’s dictionary in order for them to be recognized and not have a red squiggly line under them, as shown in the image above. Start out by writing the word you’d like to add to the dict... »
We’ve been getting a lot of readers asking where they can find the Android app player in the new PlayBook OS 2.0. They’re also interested in knowing where the Android apps and games can be found. The Android app player is a great little feature that is built right into the OS without it running as an app where you have to manually open it. Once you’ve download an Android ported a... »
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is finally here and has brought with it native email, calendar, and contacts. If you’re using BlackBerry Bridge, you may have noticed that you’ve been getting double notified on emails. That is because the Messages section is still active through BlackBerry Bridge, which is basically useless in PlayBook OS 2.0. Here is how you turn those Bride features off. O... »
Forget about paying $0.99 for a theme that’s just switched up icons. drkapprenticeDESIGNS @drkapprentice & Lucky45 @_Lucky45 let us know about an update for their free MINI Banner theme. The update takes advantage of the newly released PlayBook OS 2.0 icons. Features include: PlayBook icons PlayBook notification icons Messages icons similar to ones from BBX. leaked pics Skinned media pla... »
The winners have been announced. This contest is now closed. Are you missing out on all of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 fun? You might not be for too long, as we’re giving 2 lucky readers the chance at winning a 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook! That’s right, in celebration of the release of OS 2.0, we have 2 PlayBooks to GIVEAWAY courtesy of Negri Electronics. All that you have to do is fol... »
RIM has thus far seem to have had a very successful release of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software. It has finally brought PlayBook users native email, calendar, contacts and a plethora of other updates. It has been a few hours now since it has been available and we want to know which part of PlayBook OS 2.0 is your favorite. Vote in the poll and let us know in the comments why you chose that spec... »
If you haven’t heard, RIM has officially released BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 for all to download. The new update brings the following new features: Integrated email client with a powerful unified inbox: With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 you have the option to use a unified inbox that consolidates all messages in one place, including messages from Facebook®, LinkedIn® and Twitter®, as well as p... »
As the celebrations continue and people anxiously download BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7971, RIM has gone ahead and released a few commercials on the OS update. Check them out below and let us know what you think! httpvh://youtu.be/oxZK2VJyqYs On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video httpvh://youtu.be/pWcWJBHL3co On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video »
We just saw the update for PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7971, but here is the official press release on the update. Press Release WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 21, 2012) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) announced that the new BlackBerry® PlayBook™ OS 2.0 will be released for download today. BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 delivers an enhanced tablet experience and allows you to... »
We exclusively told you it was coming and that time is now! RIM has officially released OS 2.0.0.7971 for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The new OS 2.0 introduces built-in communications capabilities (email, calendar, contacts), productivity tools and application enhancements plus features that make your PlayBook and BlackBerry smartphone work together. Hit those ‘check for update’ buttons a... »
RIM has released BlackBerry Bridge 2.0 in preparation for the launch of PlayBook OS 2.0. The Bridge 2.0 brings many new additions, including the Remote Control app. BlackBerry Bridge 2.0 and Remote Control have a few hidden features. With the new Bridge 2.0 you can use your BlackBerry as an HID (Human Interface Device). This lets you pair any Bluetooth device, which support an HID profile. Additio... »
We first exclusively reported that the much anticipated PlayBook OS 2.0 will release tomorrow. We saw further confirmation in a leaked slide showing it would drop around 4am (of unknown timezone). Personally, I am very excited for its release and hope that the many new features included in it will entice more users to the PlayBook. Nonetheless, we want to know if you too are excited for its releas... »
Welcome to another edition of Week in Review on our little corner here at N4BB. This week was very special for us as we sat down with RIM’s VP of Developer Relations, Alec Saunders, for an in-depth interview for all things blackberry which you can listen to it here. There were alot of other exciting news so lets dive right into it. BlackBerry10 to Have a 3D keyboard? Lucas let us in a littl... »
More evidence, aside from a slip-up by a RIM employee during a developers webcast, shows our exclusive on the release of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 to be correct again. According to the slide, PlayBook OS 2.0 will release at 4:01am on February 21st for everyone in an unknown timezone. The release will coincide with the launch of BlackBerry Bridge 2.0, which will bring the remote control functional... »
Best Buy Canada has released a product page to market all of the wonderful things about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. In one part of the description, where it discusses apps, the details read as: “Plug in to BlackBerry App WorldTM and read, write and game like never before. With thousands of apps for every use, you’ll never run out of new and exciting options. Pick up Angry Birds or Cut the Ro... »
Best Buy has started training its employees on BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 via their learning lounge. This comes as we previously saw an upcoming flyer promoting the PlayBook OS update. This is what Best Buy is telling its sales staff: The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet now with PlayBook OS 2.0 brings together the best of BlackBerry communications, powerful productivity tools, and your customers’ favor... »
Just a few days ago we exclusively told you that RIM was planning to release the much anticipated PlayBook OS 2.0 on February 21st. It seems RIM has just confirmed our report on a webcast for Developing Native Games with the BlackBerry NDK 2.0. During that webcast one developer asked RIM when the release date is for PlayBook OS 2.0 and RIM replied with, “We’re planning on releasing OS 2.0 on the 2... »
RIM confirmed that BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 would be releasing sometime in February, but has otherwise kept everyone in the dark. We’ve heard it will be releasing on February 21st, and have so far even seen store banners advertise the update in the UK. Best Buy Canada is pushing out a weekly flyer that will be advertising the BlackBerry PlayBook’s price cut and the pending OS 2.0 upd... »
We’ve heard some rumblings before that February 21st was the launch date for the official release of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2. We have now heard more confirmation from our sources that February 21st is the expected release date. PlayBook OS 2.0 is the anticipated release that will include native email, calendar, and contacts apps. Unfortunately, BBM will be missing from this update, but you&... »
