• BlackBerry PlayBook

    DingleBerrying Your PlayBook Will Void The Warranty 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-22-2012 04:50 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Devices,
    2. BlackBerry News,
    3. BlackBerry PlayBook



    The PlayBook was officially the first BlackBerry device to ever be jailbroken when a tool called Dingleberry came around. Because of it, many people have wondered what RIM's stance on it is. In a post to the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog, Adrian Stone, Director of the BlackBerry Security Incident Response Team (BBSIRT) at Research In Motion, explains the cons of jailbreaking your PlayBook. The biggie being that it actually void your warranty with the manufacturer.
    To be clear, RIM recommends against installing any jailbreaking tool. Customers who use a jailbreaking tool on BlackBerry products void the manufacturer warranty and also increase the long-term risk of negatively impacting the stability and user experience of their BlackBerry products. Use of a jailbreaking tool could also amplify the impact and severity of a future security issue, making your personal data more vulnerable to theft and more difficult to protect. If new jailbreaks for BlackBerry products are reported, rest assured that we will evaluate them and take appropriate action to help protect customers.”
    Stone also goes onto explain what measures RIM takes when a new hack is published. Interesting to note though that since the 2.0 update we haven't heard anything about Dingleberry, the PlayBook's jailbreaking tool.

    Since BlackBerry 10 will be heavily influenced on what we have in front of us as PlayBooks, it's no surprise the RIM would want to address this as quickly as possible. BlackBerry 10 devices will probably be jailbreakable too if they can't figure out a way to prevent it before they are released. Only time will tell.


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    RIM Introduces The BlackBerry App World Enterprise Solution For BlackBerry PlayBook 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-22-2012 03:56 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook

    Since its release, RIM has shown the BlackBerry PlayBook as the only true professional tablet. This claim has just received another positive feature which BlackBerry lovers can now boast about. The App World Enterprise Solution on the PlayBook brings a simple way for users to access approved and mandated apps that are managed by their internal IT department.

    There's obviously a huge growing trend in the enterprise world that is focusing more on mobile apps, and the need and opportunity to make these tools available to employees is something RIM is focusing on with the release of this added feature in App World.

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    BeWeather HD Now Available For PlayBook 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 03-22-2012 02:54 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Apps



    The popular weather app BeWeather from BellShare has just showed up in App World today for the BlackBerry PlayBook! BeWeather HD brings a ton of customization options to modify its looks, and default weather parameters. Set custom background images or stick with the eye-candy high definition animations portraying current weather conditions. BeWeather HD can be downloaded for only $4.99 in BB App World.

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    PlayBook App Files & Folders Update v4.0.2 - Many Features Added! 

    by
    grimreaper
    Published on 03-22-2012 12:16 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Apps



    Files & Folders just received a major update today to v4.0.2. This app for PlayBook is a file explorer & manager with integrated Box.net, Dropbox, Google Docs, ZIP, E-mail send feature. With Files & Folders you can explore and manage the content on your BlackBerry PlayBook with ease. Plus, you can try in now for free or purchase for only $2.99!Head to the forums to discuss and see the complete changelog.
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    As Promised, Zinio Launches For The PlayBook 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-19-2012 10:22 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    3. BlackBerry Apps


    They are known as the "world's largest newstand" and now they are available to all PlayBook owners via App World. Zinio is, according to many, the best app for magazines. They told us before that the app would available mid-March and low and behold they have delivered. This becomes another huge title for the RIM to have secured for their PlayBook OS so make sure you check it out today!


    Key Features:

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    Tips For Extending Battery Life On The BlackBerry PlayBook 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 03-19-2012 03:45 PM
    Categories:
    1. How-To, Help, Tips,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook

    BlackBerry Support on YouTube just released this helpful little video I thought I'd share about how to optimize your PlayBook's battery life. Most of the tips are pretty straightforward, such as; how to adjust your back light settings, turn off wifi and bluetooth connections, and adjusting sleep settings.

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    Sketch With Friends Now Available For The PlayBook In App World 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-18-2012 11:18 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Games,
    3. BlackBerry PlayBook



    I was originally going to be writing this article an hour ago, when I first downloaded Sketch With Friends. Then I actually started playing it and let's just say that's where my last hour has been spent. Sketch With Friends is a new game similar to that other fruit's game "Draw Something."

    The objective of the game is to try to guess correctly what other people are drawing. The faster you guess, the more points you score. When it's your turn to draw the roles are reversed. The quicker someone guesses correctly what you drew, the more points you get. After 10 rounds the winner is chosen.

    I originally didn't know if it would be worth the $1.99 price tag but after the first game, I was convinced it definitely is. Sketch With Friends is a cross-platform game that pins you against Apple and Android users, as well PlayBook owners and that also brought an extra cool factor.

    Right now, BlackBerry PlayBook users are pretty much dominating this game and hopefully that is evidence to other cross-platform devs that we are worthy of the investment. Make sure you check this game out!

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    How To Use The Remote Control Feature In Bridge 2.0 To Control Your PlayBook With Your Smartphone 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 03-16-2012 04:37 AM
    Categories:
    1. How-To, Help, Tips,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    3. BlackBerry Software



    The tutorial below was written by a guest blogger, Julianna, from the Inside BlackBerry Blog. Thanks Julianna for the great tutorial!

    One of my favorite new features in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is the ability to use my BlackBerry smartphone to control my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. This feature is particularly useful when my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is connected to an HDMI-equipped TV. At home, I can control my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet from my couch and have the contents displayed on my TV with the audio output through my home theater system. At a meeting at work, I can apply the same functionality to share documents, web pages, videos, slideshows and more on a large display screen for everyone to see.

    If you haven’t tried this feature already, keep reading to learn how you can do this too!

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    Giveaway Winner Announced: Win A BlackBerry PlayBook From BlackBerryOS.com! 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 03-15-2012 11:45 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook


    And the lucky winner of the BBOS PlayBook giveaway is...


    deerbrass


    Congrats deerbrass! Please check your PM Inbox for details on how to claim your prize.
    Thanks to all who participated. Stay tuned for more device giveaways coming your way. Don't forget to try another chance at winning in our other ongoing site contests!
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    Lemma For PlayBook Updated To v1.1.8 

    by
    robyntheginger
    Published on 03-15-2012 03:37 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    3. BlackBerry Apps



    Lemma for PlayBook, one of the best free Twitter apps available to PlayBook owners via the BlackBerry App World at this time, was recently updated to version 1.1.8.

    A while ago, the v1.1.2 update was released, but unfortunately if you did not already have Lemma for PlayBook installed, you weren’t able to download it, at least that was the conclusion that I had unfortunately come to. But now, that has changed! Personally, I am ecstatic. The initial Lemma for PlayBook app that came already uploaded on my PlayBook was, to put it lightly, subpar. I wasn't happy with it in the slightest. While the updates didn't bring everything I was hoping for, the improvements were still significant.

    In v1.1.2:
    • New interface, including new colors, icons and less clutter
    • Scrolling improvements on the timeline
    • Smoother transition between pages
    • Compose Tweet/Reply With Message improvements
    • Added “View In App” functionality, powered by Readability v0.4.4 algorithm
    • New user tutorial to help grasp the unique style Lemma has to offer



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    GeeReader For PlayBook v2.0.7 In App World 

    by
    robyntheginger
    Published on 03-15-2012 03:22 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    3. BlackBerry Apps



    If you're one of those people that loves to read the news, but hates having to carry around six different newspapers, this app is the one for you. It's allows you to sync up your Google Reader subscriptions right to your PlayBook so whatever you read on your PlayBook is marked on your desktop and vice versa.

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    Dolphin Browser For PlayBook Scandal 

    by
    robyntheginger
    Published on 03-15-2012 02:44 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    3. BlackBerry Apps


    Ever heard of Dolphin Browser for PlayBook? In all honesty, I hadn't, that is until this huge scandal (I use the term lightly) surfaced. Apparently someone, not the developers, submitted Dolphin Browser to the BlackBerry App World and within a day of being accepted, the app was pulled after the developers were shocked to find the app in our App World that they had not submitted.

    After many disgruntled PlayBook users roared in protest after the brief stint in our App World which caused many users to fall in love with its Webzine and gesture-enabled mobile browser, it luckily was quickly added right back in (this time with the approval of the developers).

    Some of the other fun features that come with downloading this app include:
    • Gesture - personalize symbols you write with your finger on the screen that automatically take you to your favorite websites
    • Webzine - No ads, fast web page loading, simplified reading on mobile content (websites, blogs, news, etc.)
    • Speed Dial - With a single touch, visit your favorite sites
    • Tabbed browsing - Toggle between web pages super fast
    • SideBars - Making the best of mobile interface



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    BlackBerry 10 Will Be Coming To The PlayBook 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-15-2012 02:32 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Rumors,
    3. BlackBerry PlayBook



    Raise your hand if you didn't think this was coming? No one? Okay good. It's been fairly obvious to many that RIM is trying to unite all their device OSes into one single operating system that crosses whatever form factor they may be on.

    We all knew that the PlayBook Tablet OS was a stepping stone for the future release of BlackBerry 10. Naturally this would mean that the PlayBooks themselves would also be a part of that future joined OS family.

    Research In Motion VP of product management, Rob Orr, recently told TechRadar, "We've said publicly a number of times that our first BB10 handset will be available towards the end of 2012, and that's still firmly the case. At some point after the launch we'll bring BB10 to our PlayBooks, yes"

    Now this is pretty huge. I mean we started with OS 1.0 then we got OS 2.0 and we know we'll be getting OS 2.1 or maybe 3.0 (depending on what they call it) and now we'll be getting a fourth OS on our devices that will be the "revolutionary one". BlackBerry OS 6 smartphone owners understand how important it is to be able to have a device that brings with it multiple future major OS upgrades.

    We still don't know everything that's in the works for BlackBerry 10 but it definitely sounds like we got some good things coming to those of us with a PlayBook as well.


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    RIM Releases Mini Keyboard For The BlackBerry PlayBook 

    by
    ice2921
    Published on 03-13-2012 02:44 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    A few days ago we found out that the BlackBerry Mini keyboard was available for pre-sale. Now this nice little keyboard is available at ShopBlackBerry.com for select locations worldwide. We have been waiting quite a while now for an official keyboard to come out from RIM, and first heard about it at the BlackBerry Innovation forums in Washington DC late last year.

    Bluetooth devices have been a hit or a miss when it comes to solid connectivity to the PlayBook so I am looking forward to this one that is designed by RIM. The keyboard is actually pretty feature rich. Here are some highlights taken from the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog . You will want to check out the video at the end as well.

    Multi-touch Control

    BlackBerry Mini Keyboard comes equipped with a touchpad to allow you to navigate your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Tap the touchpad to simulate a mouse click, tap with two fingers to right-click, and scroll vertically using a two-finger up or down swipe. These gestures make it a breeze to get up and running and begin interacting with the device as well as apps like the Citrix Receiver.

    Ultimate Portability

    The portability of the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard with the convertible case provides a mobile computer solution that’s easy to take with you. An added benefit is the screen real estate available to you when using the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard with your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

    Security and Power

    BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is designed to connect via Bluetooth® to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, and features 128-bit encryption to help keep the connection secure. You can charge your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet charger to keep things simple and remove any need for extra wires and equipment. But that’s not even the best part – the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard can last up to 30 days on a single charge depending on your usage!The keyboard working along with the Citrix Receiver enables users to have their desktop any place at anytime.


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    Run In Crowd For The PlayBook Now Available 

    by
    AgentBlackBerry
    Published on 03-12-2012 07:53 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Games,
    3. BlackBerry PlayBook



    One of the coolest free games I've come across so far on the PlayBook is Run In Crowd. The concept is simple: run, jump and avoid obstacles alongside other players from other platforms. You read that correctly, this app is cross-platform so iOS and BlackBerry users are all playing together. Aside from that, you can actually customize your little guy (I wonder what his name is) if you buy a costume (.99 cents per outfit).

    All in all, this game is addictive and as soon as I got the hang of the jumping it became a must have! The best part about it, it's free! Great free games are hard to come by so I'm super excited about this one.

    Official Game Description:
    "Run In Crowd" is a game where you race alongside other players in a new world each day.Tap to jump and double-jump. Longer you tap, higher your runner jumps. Avoid obstacles and try to run longer distance than other.

    Features:

    • Multiplayer - you race alongside other players
    • Level generation - you run in a new world each day
    • Simple and addictive gameplay with simple controls





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