Another Two PlayBook Commercials Show Off OS 2.0
We just mentioned one of the new PlayBook OS 2.0 videos that hit YouTube but readers let us know about two more. There is one from ClaroBlogPeru (via BBOS) that really goes all out showing the adaptability of the tablet. The second one is more remenicient of RIM’s previous “lifestyle” commercials so I am…
Latest PlayBook Commercial Heading in the Right Direction
One of my friends sent over this latest video RIM has posted on their YouTube page and I have to say I am impressed. This is one of the best BlackBerry commercials I have seen from RIM to date. The story essentially has this guy proposing using his PlayBook over bridge but it is very…
RIM Gives an Update on PlayBook Developer Offer – 6,225 Apps Submitted
RIM’s offer of a free BlackBerry PlayBook to developers who submit PlayBook apps to App World is almost over. We have been getting reports from developers who are in many different stages of the approval process asking if there were any updates and thankfully RIM has finally offered one. My buddy Alex Kinsella broke down…
LAN File Explorer Lets You Access & Stream Network Files to Your PlayBook
I have been playing with a few apps that allow you to access and stream files on my networked PCs and Macs to my PlayBook. Until now I have been using Subsonic but now there is another contender called Lan File Explorer by Liang Gao. You simply install the free FileHub app on your PC…
Night of the Living Dead Defense Released for the PlayBook (Marmalade)
The Marmalade SDK strikes again this time with Night of the Living Dead Defense from ArtOfBytes. The creators of GRave Defense HD have brought us a new take based on George Romero’s cult classic horror movie. There are tons more undead to exterminate and loads of fun to be had. Features include: Updated and…
PlayBook Makes Up 22% of Paid App Downloads in App World
RIM shared this little tidbit during a presentation at Mobile World Congress and it really has me wondering. According to them BlackBerry PlayBook apps made up 22% of paid downloads in App World from November 1st until February 1st. That is mind blowing when you consider that there are 75 million+ BlackBerry smartphone users and…
Hurry! Free PlayBooks for BlackBerry Developers Promotion Ends March 2nd
RIM extended their promotion offering free BlackBerry PlayBooks to developers who submitted BlackBerry PlayBook apps but that new deadline is fast approaching. Developers must submit their apps by March 2nd to be considered. The extended dates required developers to register as an App World Vendor by February 15th so if you have not done so…
Unofficial Google Voice Client Gvoice Brings Some Features to your PlayBook
I ported my number to Google Voice awhile back and it has been awesome. I have been using the Google Voice website from my PlayBook to send and receive SMS and listen to voicemail but Gvoice promises to simplify that. They have ported their WebOS Google Voice App to the PlayBook allowing you to: Forward…