RIM Using PlayBook OS 2.0 Update to Push Current PlayBooks
I just got a new email from RIM pushing their buy two PlayBooks get one free deal for businesses and it had a new twist. RIM is now pushing the fact that you should buy the devices now so you get the bonus device and three free accessories and get “The Ultimate Upgrade” in…
Neverball (MonkeyBall Clone) 3D Game for the BlackBerry PlayBook
If you were wondering what the native SDK would open up on the PlayBook you now have another answer. First Drodin ported the classic Linux game, Extreme Tux Racer, to the PlayBook. Now he has continued with NeverBall which is another open source GPL 3D game. The game essentially has you controlling the ball…
Vampires vs Werewolves Strategy Game for the BlackBerry PlayBook
GameAmour let us know about their new Vampires vs Werewolves turn based strategy game for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The concept of the game it to take over the whole board through converting or cloning your warriors. Each turn you can move/clone one of your warriors to a new tiles and any adjacent enemy tiles are…
BlackBerry OS 7.1 Coming in December? PlayBook Keyboard Case in February?
We have been hearing a bit about BlackBerry OS 7.1 that will come before RIM releases QNX phones. This update is supposed to iron out many of the bugs in BlackBerry OS 7 and throw in a few extras including Wi-Fi hotspot functionality from what I hear. The BlackBerryOS team attended RIM’s latest BlackBerry Innovation…
Files & Folders v3.0 Adds Box.net Integration for the PlayBook
The solid file manager, Files & Folders, for the BlackBerry PlayBook just got a nice update to v3.0. This new update gives it the ability to integrate with the Box.net cloud file service. While Box.net has their own PlayBook app, Files & Folders offers so much more. That includes DropBox, Google Docs, and zip file…
Interim PlayBook OS Update Coming Soon With Fixes
One of RIM’s Project Managers, John, let drop in the Beta Zone that a new PlayBook OS update is coming soon. This is an interm update that includes bug fixes and improvements without any new features. It is intended to fix some issues before the main 2.0 update in February. Mauricio @BBRocks noticed the thread…
Duke Nukem 3D Ported & Released for the BlackBerry PlayBook
It was only a matter of time but it is finally here. Machineworks Northwest LLC has released their port of Duke Nukem 3D for the BlackBerry PlayBook. They have ported the game and optimized it for the BlackBerry PlayBook. It offers you customizable controls and lets you put them wherever you want. The best part…
Future Shop Canada Also Selling PlayBooks for $199+
The sales on BlackBerry PlayBooks for the holidays keeps on coming. In Canada first we heard that Walmart Canada is carrying the device for $198+ and now MobileSyrup got word that Future Shop is doing the same. They are offing the BlackBerry PlayBook for $199+ starting with the 16GB model. That puts the 32GB and…