RIM Explains Platform Strategy Including Lack of BlackBerry Java on BBX Platform
We told you that RIM officially said at DevCon last week that the upcoming BlackBerry BBX Platform would not support BlackBerry Java. Now Alec Saunders from RIM has detailed a bit more about that strategy on their DevBlog. They more or less explain that BlackBerry Java will not be supported on the BBX platform and…
Unity 3D Releases Sweet Samurai II Vengeance PlayBook Game & Two Others
Unity 3D made good on their promise about the three games they submitted to App World during DevCon. The game Samurai Vengeance II that they showed at BlackBerry World is now available in App World for $4.99 and is one of the sweetest 3D games on the PlayBook. Unity also released two other smaller games…
HOT! Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD for PlayBook Released by Gameloft
Gameloft just released another slick native SDK title for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Scooby let us know that they have Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD now in App World for the PlayBook clocking in at over 400MB. The game is super slick and you really have to try it.
PlayBook OS 2.0 Browser Adds “Reader View” for Easy Reading
While the PlayBook does a sweet job of browsing the web there are some sites that are cluttered on the device or meant for huge 22 inch monitors. RIM seems to be joining the crowd with their own take on a Reader View in the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta. This beta has a…
PlayBook Android Player Repackaging Tools Now Available!
You heard us right. Those of you trying to get your Android apps to the PlayBook that is now possible. You can check it all out on RIM’s new dedicated microsite. Check it out at https://bdsc.webapps.blackberry.com/android/
BlackBerry DevCon 2011 Keynote Live Webcast Available Tomorrow
RIM is stepping out of character a bit with their BlackBerry DevCon 2011 keynote. Mike Lazaridis is set to keynote the event and we know big things are coming. RIM sort of confirmed that now by announcing a live webcast of the keynote tomorrow which will be streamed live. Keep in mind we will be…
Live at BlackBerry DevCon 2011 – The Fun Starts Tomorrow!
You know where to point your browser at tomorrow. We are live at BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 and the excitement is building. The keynote supposedly begins tomorrow at 8:30AM PST and we will be covering it live. It should be going until almost noon so expect some news especially on the development front. Let us…
Android Devs: Port Your App at BlackBerry DevCon SF to Get a Free Pass & Free PlayBook!
If you are an Android Dev or know an Android dev who lives in the San Francisco area make sure to give them a heads up about this. We just heard that the App Express booth RIM has at DevCon San Francisco is open to everybody. That means that any Android developer can bring their…