The most popular Twitter app on the BlackBerry PlayBook has received an update today that will make a lot of PlayBook users happy. Version 1.6 of Blaq was very solid, but Kisai Labs has decided to bring a lot of requested features to their users and we are pretty impressed to say the least. Check out the change log below.

What’s new?

• Portrait Mode
• Auto-correct and spell check
• LED notifications
  
  • New Tweets – White
  • Mentions – Blue
  • DMs – Green
  • Followers: Yellow
• TweetMarker support – Never lose your spot again! TweetMarker bookmarks your position in any client supporting it (must be enabled in Advanced Options > Services)
• Toggle Real-time streaming – This has been a HUGE request. Granted. Tap the real-time indicator to toggle.
• Favorited tweets – Swipe from the top bezel then tap the star
• Dedicated help section to make it easier to learn the ins and outs
• Saved Searches – Easily tap the star in your search field to add a new saved search. Tap a saved search then untap the star to remove it. It’s that simple!

• More Information on BlackBerry Travel
• Download BlackBerry Travel via App World
• Discuss Findings/Fixes in our Forums

Just on the heels of the official launch of WordPress for PlayBook the other day after the OS 2 launch, today we see another update to v2.0.7 - up from v2.0.5. I don't see a changelog, but I can notice right away the improvement in loading time when opening the app. Remember, this is Android built app running on the PlayBook's Android Player, so it makes sense that a few tweaks may be needed to fine tune it in.

This is turning out to be a pretty cool week for BlackBerry users as RIM has given us more goodies to try out. Today, the Beta Zone has released an update to Facebook for BlackBerry with its v3.0.0.6. Head on over to the BlackBerry Beta Zone to download the new beta Facebook for BlackBerry.

What’s New?


New features of Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.0 include:

• BBM Connected App Integration
• New Facebook Publisher
• Share with BBM Contact
• UI Discoverability Improvements
• Improved Facebook Notifications
• User-Friendly Error Messages (This one made me chuckle when I read it)

• Discuss findings/fixes in the forums

With the new release of OS 2.0 today, it also looks like WordPress has officially launched their app for PlayBook. The all new WordPress for PlayBook app allows you to write posts, edit pages, and manage comments on the go. Both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (2.9.2 or higher) sites are supported. Download the app and start blogging on the go in no time.

Kisai Labs the creative minds behind the popular BlackBerry PlayBook Twitter app Blaq, have added their talents to developing Cloudee. If your're a mac user you will find that this app may be something you have been waiting for quite some time. Cloudee was created to address its creator Jerome Carty, inability to access his Mac's CloudApp account.

The end results are Cloudee, a CloudApp client for the BlackBerry PlayBook. CloudApp is a Mac application that allows you to share your screenshots, bookmarks, and photos.

Take a look at some of the apps features and planned features:

Features:

- View files from your CloudApp account
- Download files to your PlayBook from CloudApp
- Upload new files from your PlayBook to CloudApp
- View bookmarks right within the app
- Send files to and empty trash

Planned features:

- Post to social networks (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr)
- Auto-upload screenshots
- More as they come along

Keep in mind the app is currently in beta, and is available for those beta testers in Kisai Labs Test Lab.

If you're like me and always on the go, MapSearch for BlackBerry PlayBook by Sandsoft may be the app for you! Google Maps allows you the ability to search address around you to find coffee shops, restaurants, and businesses. MapSearch is built with Google Maps V3 Javascript API which makes it manageable for mobile environments. This full screen map application is perfect for finding directions to your desired location. Some awesome benefits of the free app include:

Or you can pay $2.99 and get all the features of the free app, plus:

So the next time you need a map to figure out where exactly you've managed to get yourself lost, like I do on a regular basis, pull out your trusty PlayBook and use MapSearch to guide you.

If your a BlackBerry user in Singapore you may be entitled to some free gifts from RIM. The gifts appear to be specific in that they only apply to users located in Singapore and only to those with a Curve 9380 or Torch 9860. As of right now the reason for these gifts is unknown. It could be another issue that RIM needs to make good on like the disaster outage that happened last year.

Whatever the case is, the list for the free apps is as follows: