I am really starting to wonder if RIM has finally seen the light and decided to relax some of the App World restrictions. The latest example brought to my attention is Torrent by Dmytro Mishchenko. (thanks DH) I am not sure where Dmytro ported this app from but it seems to work for basic torrent files. As the few reviews note the app is not integrated with the browser so you first have to download the .torrent files through the browser and then open them through the app. Other than that I have not had too much time to test it out but it does work! Anyone care to take a stab on if RIM will allow a Bittorrent client to stay in App World?
You can find Torrent in App World for $0.99. We take no responsibility if RIM pulls the app after you purchase it…
PS: If you don’t mind sideloading a Bittorrent client you may also want to check out Playtorrent (Google it)
Doug Not Registered
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 9:17 PM EST from my BlackBerry PlayBook | OS 2.0.0
I just sideloaded android atorrent…it works great!
grimreaper Not Registered
Posted: March 14, 2012 at 10:22 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.267
Been using PlayTorrent for a few weeks, it’s ok I guess, but try side loading Swarm.
It’s also another free Torrent client that works just as well on the PlayBook.
Just a reminder, you can’t expect speeds of 1MB download after all this is just (an awesome) tablet.
I’m actually surprised BlackBerry App World let this app in their site let’s see how long RIM keeps it online.
It’s a nice change – keep it up RIM:)
Adam Not Registered
Posted: March 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM EST
grimreaper, do you have a link for that Swarm.bar?
grimreaper Not Registered
Posted: March 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM EST
this is my own personal Swarm file …enjoy:)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rho6spb2fm4b3uu
JJ Not Registered
Posted: March 15, 2012 at 10:14 AM EST
hi Doug,
can you send the link to down load the bar file?
Timmy Not Registered
Posted: March 15, 2012 at 12:31 PM EST
Nerdberry.net just posted an update on this article. Torrent by Dmytro Mishchenko has been removed from App World. Here is the link: http://nerdberry.net/2012/03/14/blackberry-playbook-gets-a-bittorrent-client-in-app-world/
grimreaper Not Registered
Posted: March 15, 2012 at 12:41 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.267
Now why doesn’t this surprise me. Lol
RICO Not Registered
Posted: March 18, 2012 at 3:48 AM EST
That sucks, it’s been removed! Come on RIM let us have a Torrent App!!!
grimreaper Not Registered
Posted: March 18, 2012 at 3:52 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
What is the big deal?
I have posted a link above called Swarm which does the same thing.