Browsing on the BlackBerry PlayBook was already top-notch since launch day way back in April 2011. With 2.0, you’re getting the best tablet browser hands-down. Here are a few reasons why. It supports a very new version of Flash, running version 11.1.121.21. Because of this, Flash animations are generally rendered better on the PlayBook when compared to any Android tablet, and of course, any iPad. ... »
Ah, the famous BlackBerry App World. Not to be confused with the other BlackBerry App World for smartphones, this one is PlayBook-only . Taking a first look at the new App World after the 2.0 update, you’ll notice that there have been some big visual changes. The user interface has also been spruced up with a strictly tile-based arrangement of apps and games that are “Featured”, which should vague... »
The BlackBerry PlayBook’s Calendar has also been overhauled in the same way as the rest of the PIM apps. This new calendar app leverages the expertise of “Tungle.me”, which RIM has brought on board. The look is completely different and freshened up. On the left side of the screen, you can choose if you want to the view to cover a week or a month. Within the week view, you can choose to view an app... »
There’s usually not much you can say about a “contacts” app. It’s got the mandatory list of contacts on the left….and that’s about it. But in this case, you’d be wrong. Just like the email app, it has Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn integration right off the bat. This is the simply the smartest mobile contacts application ever made, period. However, it is not without some... »
When RIM does communications, you know it’ll be done well. This app is no exception. The new e-mail app, called Messages, is RIM’s answer to the zombie-like “PlayBook has no native e-mail” chant the blogosphere’s had for the longest time. And to be honest, isn’t just an e-mail app, it’s much more than that. It also handles your Twitter and LinkedIn accounts seamlessly. The new interface is clean, ... »
The user interface for the PlayBook has been improved upon all over the place in the 2.0 update. The first thing you’ll notice is that the apps in the multitasking view appear as larger cards. Swiping between apps is much faster now and extremely responsive. While swiping from the side bezels, you can switch between apps very quickly, faster than on any other platform. The motion of the cards is e... »
SmarterApps is known for not only making awesome apps and games, but also for making great remakes of those apps us BlackBerry users don’t get. This time they created App for Google+, given that Google has not shown any signs of it working or even planning to work on a Google+ app for BlackBerry, our saviour has come to our rescue. My first thought was “Oh God, here comes an awful copy... »
When I got my Torch 9850 my good friend and fellow editor Niko gave me Photo Studio PRO as a BB7 welcoming gift, a pretty awesome gift I must say. If you like taking photos with your BlackBerry and editing them on the go, this should definitely be one of your top choices. Photo Studio PRO lets you add effects to your photos, giving you a wide range of photo effects. You can also manually adjust se... »
When connecting with co-workers, friends, or anyone else by e-mail, it’s always good to have your contact information in someone’s address book. You probably know just as well as I that most people won’t bother to take the time to add in your all-too-important website, postal code or work address information. But what if all they had to do was click on a link in the email? Alas! The folks over... »
As far as PDF solutions go, you don’t have many options on Blackberry smartphones. You’ve got the native “PDF to Go” app, which comes pre-installed with the Docs to Go suite. One of third-party choices is “RepliGo Reader” by Cerience. You can try it out for free, and it comes in at a pricey $14.99 for the premium version. That’s three times more expensive than the Android version! N4BB checks... »
So, you’ve got your new Blackberry Playbook and all its multi-tasking, 1080p-playing, HTML5test.com-pwning goodness, but there’s something missing… Charging your playbook using the included usb charger will take at least 10 hours if you’re charging from 0 to 100%. This charger is super convenient if you already have a Blackberry smartphone, as it’s compatible with that too. But... »
Brief video review: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veNm5He-E1Q On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video Full Review: This past fall, we’ve seen the release of the flagship BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, the sleek BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860, the beefed-up Torch 9810, and the slim Curve 9360. There seems to be a BlackBerry form-factor for everyone out there, but RIM wasn’t done with BlacB... »
Everybody loves music. And as Blackberry users, we all love BBM. But here’s a question: Will it blend? Lucky for us, Research in Motion (RIM) has created a way for us to share songs, find new music, meet new people, talk about the music, and buy songs all inside one app on your Blackberry! It’ll cost you $4.99 per month for the BBM Music Premium subscription, which allows you to listen to full son... »
Rovio finally unleashed Angry Birds for the BlackBerry PlayBook. We’ve gone ahead and picked up Angry Birds Rio, which is one of the newer releases. Check out the video below. There are currently three different Angry Birds series to choose from for $4.99 in App World. Angry Birds Angry Birds Seasons Angry Birds Rio httpvh://youtu.be/X-zsjhP8Rq0 On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube... »
On any modern smartphone, a mapping application is par for the course. It is arguably one of the most useful apps around. As Blackberry smartphone owners, we are given the free pre-installed Blackberry Maps software, present on pretty much every modern Blackberry. It comes with GPS tracking, uses maps from Google, navigation from Tom Tom, calculates your speed, and much more! So why not give i... »
The PlayBook has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of tech in my current line up. While there are shortcomings with the lack of quality apps and native PIM features; those will be coming and will complete the experience. What makes it my top toy is how powerful it is and that it communicates to my number 1 tool, my BlackBerry. But those features just wouldn’t be as important if the Pl... »
When our DODOcase for the BlackBerry PlayBook arrived, one of the first things we wondered was “Why the name DODOcase?”. A quick trip to the DODOcase site gave us an answer. As the digital age sees a steady drop in printed literature, traditional bookbinding techniques are becoming more obsolete. In a twist of fate these traditional bookbinding arts are being preserved and even revived... »
On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile view. I usually prefer to keep my devices without skins or cases as I don’t like the extra bulk; however, with the portability of the PlayBook I thought I ought to grab something a little more substantial than the neoprene sleeve that comes with the PlayBook, while also being useful. That being said I want to share with you some of my thoughts of the of... »
MiPar Designs recently released their newest theme, Berruss S and we got out hands on it to give you good folks a quick review. While themes are subjective based on the user, I will try to take an objective look at this new theme. »
With the new laws going into effect around the US, banning the use of a mobile phone without it being hands free; more and more people are turning to Bluetooth solutions for the first time. I’ve had a small Bluetooth headset for the past few years but that had recently died on me. Wanting to try something new I went for a Bluetooth speakerphone. Of course being a huge BlackBerry fan I opted ... »
