New PlayBook operating system available to download

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I believe RIM’s latest BlackBerry platform used on its PlayBook tablet is available to download.  As well as featuring the usual things it also has an inbuilt email feature and can play Google Apps as well, including a calendar and contact app. I believe that one of the criticisms made of the PlayBook when it [...]

Why did RIM’s PlayBook fail to ignite?

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RIM joined the tablet race last year only to find the PlayBook (despite a lot of promotion) failing to ignite any sort of enthusiasm for what it had to offer. However, from what I’ve heard the device was considered to be one of the best tablets on the market when it was released.  Personally, as [...]

RIM Offers Google App Developers a Deal

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Developers who work on Android apps have been asked to repackage applications for use on RIM’s updated PlayBook.  The latter is expected to be released later this month. I am not sure when this request was put out by Research in Motion but, the deadline is the 6th February, which seems rather short notice to [...]

Will Apps Save the PlayBook?

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Research In Motion did not have a very good year last year it has to be said.  Not only did the company suffer from a major outage problem with its BlackBerry smartphones, its much vaunted PlayBook tablet failed to sell. However, I believe the Canadian outfit has decided to try a new strategy.  Rather than [...]