I have been hearing fluctuating RIM internal target release dates for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 for awhile now. They mostly seem to be somewhere in the week of February 15th though I have heard some outliers. I just received confirmation from a very solid source that RIM is committed & scheduled to launch PlayBook OS 2.0 on February 17th. That seems to jibe with everything else I have been hearing along with the rumor mill.
You have to take any rumor like like this with a grain of salt but I am really looking forward to getting an official copy of OS 2.0 on my PlayBook in less than a month!
Marc Paradise ( View Profile) - Posts: 539
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM EST
While it would be great to have it sooner… I’m hesitant to believe 2/17 just because the original source for that was a certain blog that has recently proven just how unreliable it can be
A whole bunch of 2/17 posts came out at around the same time but as far as I was able to tell, they all tracked back to that blog.
Of course, I’m still not going to give a lot of credit there even if it is 2/17 — even a broken clock is right twice a day
Given that they posted the date back in October (when it’s unlikely even RIM would have set a firm internal deadline), I’d chalk it up to coincidental accuracy at best.
Crack Not Registered
Posted: January 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM EST
yeah, just got an e-mail on my ipad, at the end of Feb i can receive e-mails on my BB, wow.
kiddo2050 ( View Profile) - Posts: 813
Posted: January 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM EST
Just got an email on my Playbook that the iPad will soon pair with the iPhone. Hmm not I got another email requesting that the first one be withdrawn….
PDM Not Registered
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM EST
My moneys on 21st or 22nd Feb. Although, I’d be just as happy if it was 29th Feb
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 2:46 PM EST
If Ronen says its so… its so lol
no pressure Ronen!!
knottyrope Not Registered
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM EST
my bet is on the 21st, it has been a Tuesday for most OS updates on playbook. I wont complain if later or earlier, OS 2 will be worth the wait.
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) - Posts: 3321
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM EST
These dates are still rumors so take them with a grain of salt but signs are still pointing towards that date. It does not look like they will blow past their original commitment unless something comes up. Either way I will be happy.
BarracudaBob ( View Profile) - Posts: 1020
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 3:36 PM EST
I thought most of the Playbook updates were on Thursdays, but if it is Tuesdays then maybe it will be a Valentine’s Day present to all of us. Based on what I’m seeing over at the Beta Zone, it does seem like they will definitely hit the February deadline (although no actual date was given).
Word Not Registered
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM EST
*sigh*, it is JIBE…not “jive”.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/jibe
jibe 2 (jb)
intr.v. jibed, jib·ing, jibes Informal
To be in accord; agree: Your figures jibe with mine.
BBA Brian ( View Profile) - Posts: 1219
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM EST
hmmmm wow…. i seriously didn’t know the real definition.
I would have used the word Jive to
Now I know!! and knowing is half the battle
the other half of the battle is getting OS 2.0
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) - Posts: 3321
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM EST
You are 100% right. Sad part is that I knew that since my mother in law is a word of the day nut.
RoundTop Not Registered
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM EST
You are one jive turkey for not using jibe.
kiddo2050 ( View Profile) - Posts: 813
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM EST
I hope it is really polished. RIM could use some good press and I think if everything works they will get it.
Steve ( View Profile) - Posts: 687
Posted: January 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM EST from my BlackBerry PlayBook | OS 1.0.0
Man oh man, it may finally be coming to pass. I can’t wait to try out a truly polished, kick ass version of PB OS2.
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1365
Posted: January 20, 2012 at 1:54 AM EST from my BlackBerry PlayBook | OS 1.0.0
Really looking forward to 2.0. My PB will finally feel complete. I’ve loved the PB since I picked it up last April but this native email, contacts, calendar, android app carrot has been dangling for so long now. I can’t wait to finally get a good chomp on it!
RICO Not Registered
Posted: January 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.74 M
I can’t wait! I hope they add USB hosting soon afterwards too, I been waiting for it since I heard of the possibilities with the PB.
artiesberry ( View Profile) - Posts: 87
Posted: January 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM EST
I’m looking forward to it and waiting patiently.
Jeroen Not Registered
Posted: January 22, 2012 at 10:02 AM EST
Please make it android compatible…(and give my skype and that sort of things…)
Please make it email client compatible…
And for f sakes: PLEASE let me install Microsoft Silverlight…
If you can make that happen, my gratitude is beyond everything you’ve ever imagined…no pressure though
Tnx guys!