The Big Package UPS and FedEx Tracking for the PlayBook
I searched through BlackBerry App Word for quite a while for a package tracking app and finally found one. The application is simple to use but packs quite a few features. You can track packages from both FedEx and UPS. One of the cool features of this application is the ability to track and map…
First BlackBerry PlayBook Commercial Airs
We have been waiting to see RIM launch an ad campaign for the BlackBerry PlayBook and today we get to see the first step. We speculated for quite a while when we would first see them and we were hopping for an add blitz on launch day and nada. Finally a week after launch date…
BlackBerry Touch Monza Coming to T-Mobile June 29th?
Back in February we reported that T-mobile was planning on releasing a storm like BlackBerry and today Tmonews is reporting that internal rummors have a release date of June 29th. This lines up quite nicely with what we been told. The first time we heard about this was when T-mobile held an event to promote…
What Are Your Favorite PlayBook Apps?
The PlayBook has been on the Market almost a week now and at launch the application selection was not a lot. Just like any new platform it take time. Critics may put the PlayBook down for the lack of apps? and I say to them be realistic did you expect them to just materialize into…
RIM in Talks With Hulu, Until then Use a Work Around to Watch Hulu
Just as soon as the PlayBook launched Hulu blocked the BlackBerry PlayBook from having access to their content. On Friday we learned that RIM is in talks to bring Hulu’s mobile subscription officially to the BlackBerry PlayBook. This means that if they do come to an agreement that would cost Hulu users a monthly fee. …
Official OS 6.0.0.534 for the BlackBerry 9800, 9300, & 9700
Several tips came in over the weekend regarding official OS releases for quite a few devices. The list can be found below by device and the name of the carrier who released the update. Thanks to Dan, and Tashana, for the tips. BlackBerry 9800 OS v6.0.0.534 from Virgin and Bell Mobility Direct Link to…
BlackBerry PlayBook Drop Test By Square Trade
Just like any other major mobile electronic it is bound to be dropped accidentally or on purpose. The guys over at Square Trade have tested the durability of the BlackBerry PlayBook on a concrete surface. The PlayBook actually receives less damage than I expected on the first drop. The second drop is pretty brutal. Check…
RIM Adds a Power Button On the Latest PlayBook OS Update
Quite a few people took issue with the PlayBook having a small power button. Personally I didn’t it at all it doesn’t take much effort to click it and it gives you a small click for feedback. My brother was doing an OS update on a friends PlayBook and he noticed it said RIM has…