• BlackBerry PlayBook

    RIM Responds To DingleBerry Jailbreak 

    by
    ice2921
    Published on 12-05-2011 08:14 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook

    It was only a matter of time before RIM would find out about the rooting of the PlayBook. In an email to BBOS RIM responded with the following statement regarding the recent jailbreak:

    RIM is aware of reports that a security researcher has released a tool designed toallow BlackBerry PlayBook users to jailbreak their tablet. RIM is following itsstandard security response process to investigate the functionality and impact ofthis tool and if needed, RIM will develop, test, and release a software update thatis designed to minimize the potential adverse impact to our customers.
    Now its only a matter of time before RIM releases a patch to close up the exploit found by @xpvqs . I suspect we see it within the next couple of days. Let the games begin!
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    XMas Giftbox "Spot The Difference" Game For PlayBook 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 12-04-2011 06:08 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Games,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    Here is one of those addicting "spot the difference" games I found in App World while browsing around. You get points based upon how accurate you are, as well as how fast you finish. Good game for the holidays and a nice time killer as well. Great to play with the kids too!

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    DingleBerry Jailbreak Set To Release Today 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 12-04-2011 03:28 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Software



    One of the DingleBerry creators, @cmwdotme, just tweeted that the anticipated PlayBook Jailbreak is set to release later today. If you haven't heard about the Jailbreak, find out now. It's probably the biggest news of the year for BlackBerry along side the announcement of OS BBX. Keep it here on BBOS as we'll keep you updated the moment it is released to the general public.

    Update: We have received more information that DingleBerry Jailbreak is set to go public

    Update:     Due to the need of more beta testing the release day has been delayed till tomorrow (Monday).

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    Video: Using The BlackBerry PlayBook For Rapid Prototyping 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 12-02-2011 08:16 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Software


    Fredrik of the RIM Advanced UX Prototyping team in Malmo, Sweden, demonstrates an Arduino prototyping project controlled by a BlackBerry PlayBook, which features an infrared sensor mounted on a servo that can be used, among other things, to protect your milk from aliens. This video demonstrates the PlayBook tablet's ability to integrate with a number of prototyping components. What would you do with this feature?
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    The BBOS Rendition Of The DingleBerry Logo 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 12-01-2011 11:56 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Devices,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    With the release of the PlayBook Jailbreak dubbed "DingleBerry" coming soon, I thought I'd make a mockup of what the DingleBerry logo ought to look like. As you can see, nothing other than brown is the perfect color that comes to mind, and, if you can't figure out the rest, I'm not gonna help you out. It's a very bathroom-ie/humor-ie name at core to begin with, so making this logo with a cutesy aspect is no easy task. What do you think of my take on the DingleBerry logo and what would you change? Should the DingleBerry team use it as their official logo?
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    DingleBerry Jailbreak Project Web Address Becomes Official 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-30-2011 11:42 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Software



    Today the web domain for the DingleBerry PlayBook Jailbreak Project becomes officially known as dingleberry.it. Not much on the site so far besides a link to the Twitter account ran by Chris Wade, AKA @cmwdotme, who seems to be the go to man for the jailbreak project. In case you missed it, we have reported so far the DingleBerry jailbreak rooting the PlayBook, allowing access to Hulu via web browser, and RIM's official statement regarding the jailbreak. Keep it here on BBOS for some more exclusive DingleBerry content coming your way.
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    RIM Responds To "dingleberry" Jailbreak 

    by
    ice2921
    Published on 11-30-2011 10:53 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    A few days ago reports came out that the PlayBook was rooted. Code named "dingleberry", the jailbreak allows the user full access to the PlayBooks QNX based operating system. We knew it would only be a matter of time before we heard a response from RIM regarding the issue. The following is an email response we got from RIM regarding the jailbreak:


    “Research In Motion (RIM) is aware of a claim made on Twitter by security researchers working together that suggests the ability to “jailbreak” a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The term “jailbreaking” is commonly used to describe altering the software on a smartphone or tablet in order to obtain access to systems or applications not officially authorized or distributed by the manufacturer. BlackBerry smartphone users are not affected.RIM is currently investigating this claim and has been in contact with one of the security researchers to discuss it.

    RIM is currently not aware of a jailbreak being leveraged by anyone other than the researchers, who claim to have performed a jailbreak on their own BlackBerry PlayBook tablets only. If it is determined that the claim is accurate, RIM will follow its standard response process to develop and release a software update that is designed to minimize adverse impact to our customers or carrier partners. RIM is aware that the security researchers have stated they intend to release a tool to jailbreak the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. If such a tool is released, RIM will investigate it.

    The security of mobile devices and major networked systems is tested by third-party security researchers every day. RIM also continually tests the security of its own products, and volunteers its products to recognized industry experts for security testing and certification to help identify possible issues. RIM is committed to the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and to working with researchers to continue to protect our customers.
    Now its just a matter of time before the cat and mouse games that Apple plays with it's jaibreaker's make their way to the world of BlackBerry.
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    Hazardous Highway Racing Game For PlayBook Now Free In App World 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-29-2011 06:24 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Games,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    Khadija from Pepper.pk has just let us know that their game Hazardous Highway is now available for free in BlackBerry App World! Here is a quick description of the game:

    Welcome to the world of hazardous racing! Get into your sports car and get ready to zoom off for an amazing adventure. You have to drive your car with immense skill making sure you dodge the traffic, get fuel and avoid any damage. In case your car gets damaged be sure to collect the tools shown on screen to avoid seeing your beloved car burst into flames! You can refuel your car when you collect a fuel icon as well as on a level change. The more you drive, the more you score, just beware of crashes. Enjoy!
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    Phone Remote For BlackBerry Updated To v3 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-29-2011 05:39 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Apps



    Phone remote for BlackBerry PlayBook has been updated to v3. Similar to a remote desktop application on your PC, this app brings your phone’s screen to your tablet allowing you to access all your apps, emails, texts, media, settings and options on your BlackBerry PlayBook. Make sure that you update the app on both your device and tablet for proper use. Here is the full changelog for the udpate:
    • Improved speed and battery saving improvements added
    • Control your phone using your PlayBook's bezel feature added
    • Improved touch detection
    • Auto fullscreen when rotated to portrait mode when connection is active


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    Video: PlayBook Root "DingleBerry" Allows Access To Hulu 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-29-2011 04:16 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry PlayBook,
    2. BlackBerry Apps



    For some time now PlayBook owners have been starving for some video streaming access albeit via web or app. Two of the main movie streaming sites, Hulu and Netflix, have denied access to PlayBook owners since it's launch earlier this year. As you can see from the image above, "device not supported" is the current message you will get if you try and access Hulu's webpage... until now. Watch as one of the DingleBerry creators, Chris Wade, AKA @cmwdotme, take you through a video demo of him accessing Hulu videos on the PlayBook. How soon will we be able to do the same? According to Chris, not to far, as he mentions in the video the DingleBerry release is just a week away! Let's hope this does the same for Netflix.

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    Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim - Now Available For PlayBook 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-29-2011 12:14 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Games,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    “Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim” is a vast magical world where you are honored with the crown of a tiny fairytale kingdom. When you become the head of the country all the responsibility for the land's prosperity rests on your royal shoulders. You will have to fight various enemies and monsters, explore new territories, manage economic and scientific developments and solve a heap of unusual and unexpected tasks. For example, what will you do when all the gold in the kingdom transforms into cookies? Or how will you bring back the trolls who robbed caravans and whose disappearance ruins the economy of the country? Game Features:

    - Legendary indirect control strategy totally adapted for BlackBerry PlayBook.
    - 10 types of heroes with dozens of statistics, weapons and armour.
    - A dozen types of monsters.
    - Several dozen spells.
    - 30 upgradeable building types.
    - 3 difficulty levels.
    - About 100 game achievements.

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    Time To Suck Up To RIM Connections: PlayBook Price At All-Time Low 

    by
    robyntheginger
    Published on 11-28-2011 10:09 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    If you're lucky enough to have someone working at RIM that owes you a favor or two, now is your chance to cash in on that if you know what's good for you. BlackBerry PlayBook prices have officially seen the lowest prices imaginable. It's practically stealing at this point. Here's the details for making good on this deal of a lifetime:
    • Employees can acquire up to five (5) PlayBooks per person
    • The 16GB PlayBook is priced at a whopping $99
    • The 32GB PlayBook plus an HDMI cable is set at $149
    • (And the best deal) The 64GB PlayBook, an HDMI cable, and a convertible case at the mind-blowing price of only $199.
    Now if you've been under a rock the last few weeks and don't know what's good in the BlackBerry world, the 16GB PlayBook has only recently been dropped to $199. Now the 64GB plus two much-needed accessories can be bought for that same price. I have yet to be able to get over this and I would highly recommend partaking in this extravaganza that is a BlackBerry Playbook deal.
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    BlackBerry PlayBook Rooted, With Video 

    by
    ice2921
    Published on 11-28-2011 06:37 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Rumors,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook




    Rooting is a common practice among many Android users and even more popular in the world of Apple. Essentially rooting a device gives a user full control over the OS provided. Most people are familiar with jailbreaking as it gained its popularity among Apple users to install third party apps; another advantage of rooting your device. Jailbreaking/rooting takes advantage of security exploits found in the devices OS. These exploits or holes if you will, allow access to the most trusted part of a UNIX based system root user, in Microsoft Windows you could think of it as the Administrator account.
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    Roboto Is Now Available On BlackBerry App World 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 11-28-2011 05:29 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Games,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook


    Roboto is now available on BlackBerry App World for PlayBook. A speedy platformer with style, Roboto puts you in control of a daredevil teen robot equipped with a high-tech hoverboard. Battle your way through hordes of security bots in an effort to ask out the girl of Roboto’s dreams. More than 30 levels of gravity-defying challenges have you reversing the flow of gravity, loading up on powerful weapons, and executing daring high speed jumps. Fight end bosses, upgrade your character, and shoot your way to love!

    Key features include:
    • Battle your way through hordes of security bots in an effort to ask out the girl of Roboto’s dreams.
    • Fight end bosses, upgrade your character, and battle your way to love!
    • More than 30 levels of gravity-defying challenges have you reversing the flow of gravity, loading up on powerful weapons, and executing daring high speed jumps.


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    Best Buy Pulls The PlayBook 

    by
    ice2921
    Published on 11-26-2011 11:06 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry PlayBook



    The Black Friday deals may have been too good for Best Buy. Earlier in the week Best Buy like many other stores reported that they would be selling the 16 GB BlackBerry PlayBook at $199.99, that's about $300 in saving. I like many others were excited to take advantage of killer prices, practically giving the PlayBook away.

    The excitement quickly turned into frustration as many people have been having their order cancelled with little or no explanation. Statements like the device being out of stock or your payment was unable to be processed were among the number of explanations that users have been receiving from Best Buy. I was able to get a Best Buy representative on the phone and they stated that corporate had "cancelled all BlackBerry PlayBook orders". Forum posts regarding the issue have been quickly popping up over at the official Best Buy Forums. Clearly somethings going on. Whats going on with Best Buy? Do they have the device or not? If you are experiencing something like this from Best Buy please let us know in the forums.
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