Rumor: Quanta Downsizes PlayBook Production Lines in Taiwan
I am not sure what to make of this thought I did hear rumors about PlayBook production since last week. Digitimes is reporting that Quanta Computer, which produces the BlackBerry PlayBook in Taiwan, has cut down on BlackBerry PlayBook production and has “offered preferential compensation to lay off about 1,000 workers.” Quanta specifically setup production…
Devs: RIM Adds Wi-Fi Geolocation Service for Location-Aware Apps
RIM improved their location services that they offer devs this month with the addition of Wi-Fi geolocation. Originally devs had to use GPS to find your location and then RIM added the ability to get your location from cell phone towers (Cell Site Geolocation) a year ago. Now devs can also get your location based…
Devs: BlackBerry Payment Service v1.5 Released
RIM just released v1.5 of their Payment Service SDK which is an update to the original that launched in January. This SDK allows devs to perform in app purchases through App World. This new v1.5 allows for auto renewing subscriptions for apps and in application digital goods. In other words think of subscribing to the…
ToySoft Releases JewelBreak for Your Jewel Gaming Addiction
It seems like ToySoft has decided to take on the popular Bejeweled game. They have just released JewelBreak which like Bejeweled requires you to swap adjacent gems to make chains of 3+ identical gems to clear the screen. It has three different game types including standard, timed, or infinite game with self explanatory gameplay.
AT&T Updates YellowPages Mobile App to v4.0 for Top US Carriers
AT&T let us know that they have updated their YP YellowPages.com Mobile app for BlackBerry. The new version adds the concept of coupons and discounts from local businesses along with the traditional information you found on YellowPages.com. The app is created by AT&T Interactive both for touchscreen and non touch devices and will be…
Free USPS Mobile App Gets the Job Done
The USPS might be on the verge of insolvency but that has not stopped them from pumping out a slick new BlackBerry app. The app really covers the main bases with the ability to track packages and do things like look up zip codes and directions to USPS locations or collection boxes. All in all…
Reminder: Win One of 8 Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth Stereo Headphones!
Its hard to believe that September is halfway over. We wanted to remind you that we are giving away EIGHT of my favorite Bluetooth Stereo Headphones in September! These Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Bluetooth stereo headphones (Plantronics | Amazon) are sweet cans that work seamlessly with your BlackBerry for any music of video app like…
Three Slick Free PlayBook Wallpapers from Paul Leroux @QNX
Paul Leroux usually keeps us up to date on what is going on with QNX on their On Q blog but this time he has posted three really nice wallpapers for the PlayBook. I am actually using the cat version on my PlayBook and it looks SLICK. Now I just need to take one of…