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BlackBerry News for PlayBook updated to v1.2.0.5 - Now includes Google Reader importing

by Bla1ze on 8 Dec 2011 03:15 PM
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BlackBerry News for PlayBook

BlackBerry News for PlayBook has a new update rolling out now. v1.2.0.5 should be showing up for most folks in BlackBerry App World and this update has some of the long awaited changes I'm sure a few people will appreciate. The change log is as noted:

  • Import Google Read subscriptions
  • Delete or mark articles as read or unread
  • View additional info about any feed you are subscribed to

Now instead of manually inputting feeds, you can just simply add your Google Reader account and you're off to the races. If you fancy using BlackBerry News on your BlackBerry PlayBook -- make sure you grab this update.

Download BlackBerry News App for PlayBook

Filed Under: News & Rumors, PlayBook Apps; Tags: BlackBerry News, BlackBerry Playbook
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Posted by C4U2NV Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

First

 
 
Posted by lang007 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

I just updated and it is nice.

 
 
Posted by horangi7 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Like the direction it is moving in.

Would be nice if we could create our own categories and group like feeds together. Hopefully in another update.

 
 
Posted by thatRICO Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

no way to side load this?

 
 
Posted by DBX00 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

I like that they are adding features, but they really need to get a Head of Design and UI to dictate the design of all their apps and UI. I don't see how they can show great design like the Contact Trails demo from TAT but release this as a news reader in a world of news apps like Flud and Flipboard. How hard is it to present the data in a interesting way that doesn't replicate the old media that you're trying to replace. Basically, I feel like ALL RIM made apps and UI lack "heart". I hope TAT brings that focus on design but they clearly can only stretch so far. RIMM needs to acquire some designers ASAP.

 
 
Posted by BerryAttorney Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Does the connection with Google merely pull the feeds from Google, or does it sync with the Google reader. If I read the article on my Playbook, will it mark it read on my other Google reader devices?

 
 
Posted by beware96 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

I'm curious as well does it stay in SYNC with Google Reader?

 
 
Posted by mythdraug Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

It is only an import of the subscription list. It doesn't even subscribe you to the feeds. You have to do that yourself manually after importing.

Another annoyance is that you have to re-authenticate yourself to google each time you try to import. It doesn't retain the authentication token (even within the same instance of the app).

 
 
Posted by Mattma43 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

I've been looking for the option to Import Google Read subscriptions. Can anyone tell me how to import them?

 
 
Posted by josh_d75 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

I haven't been able to find where to add google reader account or the option to delete stories or mark as read as the description states?

 
 
Posted by seankly Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Click on the add Rss feed icon (next to the home icon), then swipe down from the top, the icon to add google feeds is on the right.

 
 
Posted by lang007 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Good looking out

 
 
Posted by Colleennl Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

not avalible for my country :(

 
 
Posted by seankly Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

The News BAR file is available to download if you look.

 
 
Posted by Rgainsmi Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Why would they block a news app? Rim annoys me so much!

 
 
Posted by rob7100g Friday, Dec 09, 2011 166 days ago

Any links would be appreciated! I can only find News v1.2 as a bar file.

Edit: Installed using proxy settings in the WiFi set up! http://nntime.com/proxy-country-01.htm

 
 
Posted by thatRICO Friday, Dec 09, 2011 165 days ago

mind posting a screenshot somewhere? can't seem to make it work :(

 
 
Posted by rob7100g Friday, Dec 09, 2011 165 days ago

Here you go:

http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=6924109#post6924109

 
 
Posted by csantoss Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Does anyone have any idea when this will be available for other countries?

 
 
Posted by simonfa Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Just become available in UK

 
 
Posted by cinder0008 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

anyone know why the CrackBerry RSS feed will not update in BB News? My last update thru BB News was Sept 15 (even tried import from Google reader). Works fine in GeeReader.

 
 
Posted by csantoss Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Crackberry is also not updating in the podcast app. Maybe similar cause for both issues?

 
 
Posted by PanaSama Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Im happy to report that its now available in México.

 
 
Posted by freya09 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Nice! Hope it gets available here soon...

 
 
Posted by Darlaten Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

If you want to sync with Google Reader; use the app Newspile. Syncs flawlessly. Works perfectly.

 
 
Posted by freya09 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Too bad, when I try to download it, I get Profile not supported error :( Anybody has the .bar for this one? ty

 
 
Posted by gleepy Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

Feeds seem to update faster with this release. Helpful when the updates are through the tether. I estimate they load about twice as fast compared to the old version.

 
 
Posted by junaidiy Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 166 days ago

not available in my country huhu

 
 
Posted by JPMorgan_ Friday, Dec 09, 2011 166 days ago

Finally available in Mexico. Great stuff

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Friday, Dec 09, 2011 165 days ago

Does this app work with bridge?