lets see...

"Pinch to Zoom in Video App - Use the pinch gesture to zoom in on the finer details of your favorite video content, just like you would with a website or picture today - all while the video continues to play."

Can't wait to try that. Sounds great to me, but lets just start downloading.

OMG!!!! Downloading now!!!! Unnnnnnngggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

Right on!! I'm downloading too!

Well an update is and update but really really waiting for the bigger stuff :D like.... Android app player

I'm at work now :(

Nice to see an update(not that I have a pb yet) and nice to see a Kevin blog post!

downloading now

Interesting. The update wouldn't work for me until I updated 1.0.6's 7MB update first.
I had to re-install the unwanted applications first, then check for updates before 1.0.7 would become available.

Here is hoping the install continues without error while at work!

In before...

"Is that it? Still not Native PIM? RIM can keep this update!"

OK so when do we get a real update

Am I supposed to say: sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttttttt ?

:D

"All I can really say is that with the PlayBook's Tablet OS an update is never going to be too far away (hint, hint) and along with the updates you might be expecting, there's also going to be some surprises in the future that will make you say SWEEEEET!"

Ok please dont tell me this the update that is making us go "SWEEEET!" there has to something in the pipeworks coming soon?

Very disappointed. 3 month from the release (4/19/2011) and this is the best they can do?

yawn... so boring
where's the PIM?
or bluetooth audio?

add arabic to this thing!!

Finally. Downloading now. All enhancements are welcome, especially when it has been so quiet lately. Well, with the exception of the rumors that they were discontinuing the Wi-Fi Playbook yesterday. RIMM did respond saying they were false though. I want that Android feature bad... I really want Kindle and Skype (not imo) for the PB!

Downloading....later. Have to wait till I'm home.... :(

If I could ask for more it would be:

Major stuff:
Android app player
Autocorrect in bbm and browser
Universal search
....and fine Native email for everyone that wants it.
Skype or something like that

Minor stuff:
-Allow easier zooming in camera (you really gotta aim your finger on that dot, lol)
-Make it easier to press orientation lock in portrait mode
-I want Dillo Hills to work smooth again damn it...I paid for that app and now its garbage...lol

Keep up the good work RIM. We are all waiting for that update that will push that playbook to the next level with a few big-name apps, autocorrect and the email to satisfy the media.

they always have to do it when Im at work :/

waiting on Native email apps and Android support ... some day, hopefully

waiting on Native email apps and Android support ... some day, hopefully

its about damn time now going to update app world for my smartphone which is gonna take a 5 min reboot then upgrade the new bridge then following that will be my pb update

SWEEEEET

;)

new: airplane mode

New Airplane Mode in Settings.....

Different Keyboard Types too!1

BOLD 9000
PLAYBOOK 16GB

ONCE YOU GO BLACK(BERRY) YOU CANNOT GO BACK....

I checked at 8am, and no update, that was BEFORE I left for work, and before I left my wifi. You mean to tell me this thing dropped just AFTER I left wifi? lol!

Fortunately I know how to do it with DM.  ;)

Still no spell check that corrects the words? Maybe the "big" update is soon and this is a pre update yeah that's it is a pre update for the big boy. =)

kinda peeved that the big updates are not yet in...

BOLD 9000
PLAYBOOK 16GB

ONCE YOU GO BLACK(BERRY) YOU CANNOT GO BACK....

im one of the few who is ok with the no native email(i like being able to hand my playbook off to the kids with no worry), but i purchased this tablet on rimms promises. I want the android player !

disappointed. When will RIM fix the "after 5 minutes" blackout!

Additional Language Support -Russian!!!
Aeee!!!!

Airplane mode is nice to see, video pinch is cool cant wait for the real update!!

any led indicator with this update?

wow

Also observed:
* Browser tabs playing music now continue to do so even when those tabs are in the background, even when the device is asleep, and even when the device is not in Showcase mode.

* Web pages using javascript for network connections seem to continue running even when in background tabs, and even when the device is asleep. More testing is needed here though.

For some reason, my bridge doesn't work anymore... I tried removing the bluetooth profile from both device, reinstall bridge, reboot and it just wouldn't open any bridge application

Guys, when can we expect the "big" changes update?

Sweeeet! It broke Bridge.
I have a new toggle that kills my Bluetooth and Wifi though! :P

Guys you do know that even if there is no wifi you can still download the update through tethering.... Well i am right now downloading it by tethering as i type.. ofcourse it helps that i have an unlimited plan.

Good Update - fixes alot of bugs with the games I have on the PlayBook.... Love Gravitee Wars!!

Unlike a few posters, I'm happy to see any updates that come across. Sure, I would like to see the Android player and a few other features sooner than later.. but I'm just glad to see that RIM is continuing to focus on improving the Playbook experience. Here is my wish list in order of priority:

1. Android player
2. The ability to use my BB handset as a wireless keyboard/mouse for the PlayBook.
3. Add additional options in the "Backlight Time Out" and "Standby Time Out" menus
4. The ability to delete/hide apps that I don't use (AOL mail, etc.)
5. The ability to customize the tabs
6. RAID Controller so I can connect a portable hard drive via USB (since RIM didn't add a SD/Micro SD slot to add additional storage)
7. Native email/PIM/etc. (sorry to those that are desperately waiting for them but I don't see a dire need to have them because I have the ability to get my email via the BB Bridge)

Thoughts?

Well I won't have a wifi network I can use till I get home, but sounds like nothing here that is a gotta have it now feature. Crypto kernel better get approved quick cause this wait for a REAL update is getting old.

We can finally delete aol and hotmail shortcuts without being prompted for update!

Rumor is, this patch reintroduced GPU rendering for AIR applications, which means Dillo Hills should be working again! I'm downloading now to confirm. :D

Sigh, I have until Saturday to return this. i cant video chat with my wife where I am going with this. i need a tab that can, oh well.

ok...installed update...I go to open a *.docx file....into a really hard blackout crash....I have to do a hard reset...I have update and restarted the bbb on both my 9700 as well...there is something going on.,..that is wrong.

The airplane mode is of no use on the playbook - might be better if it was in the soft menu where the other "standby" etc buttons are - this is a software update for the next playbook.

ill keep messing with the attachments on the bridge - but I am 4 trys in - and it crashes every time.

I was really hoping this would be the update that would make me go out there and 're-buy' my PlayBook.

From what I can see, I still have a bit of waiting to do.

Bridge is broken after updates on both Torch and PB. I cannot load any of the Bridge apps. Anybody else having this issue on a 32 Gig PB w Torch? If so, have you found a resolve.

I've rebooted both devices after installation. They pair together but cannot use app's.

I'm on Telus in Toronto if that makes a difference! :)

on my British Playbook, i have an icon for "BBC Iplayer" and "BBC News" after update.

this makes me rethink as whether to buy the 9900.. or go the android-playbook combo way......

BOLD 9000
PLAYBOOK 16GB

ONCE YOU GO BLACK(BERRY) YOU CANNOT GO BACK....

Awesome! But still need Chinese input...

has anyone noticed that the upper left corner swipe to access options/settings is gone? it doesn't workfor me anymore. now i can only access options/settings via that dedicated option/settings button on the upper right corner of my playbook.

Unable to open Email, contact, calender, BBM,Notes and Tasks , since the update, bridge is working though!!!

Need a FIX fast RIM, This aint funny.
Its my work tool and dont make me swith to a competitor.

Have already tried :

Restarded several time both Playbook and Torch,
Reinstalling Bridge, coupling 8 times - noting seems to be workin

Eveything else regarding this update seems to be workin.

BlackBerry logo in top left corner of App World is now gone

All i wanna know is if BBM via Bridge now works????

Portuguese Brazilian support??? Please tell me this means the damn thing is about ot be releasedin here!!!

Funny how the settings menu of the Playbook in the photo is messed up :p.

Heading to Panera for lunch to use their Wi-Fi.

Still problems with certain time-zones. I figured that would be easy to fix. The Clock app displays the time correctly but the top bar doesn't.

Zooming in videos is a nice feature.

Broke my Bridge also. Same symptoms as the others. Storm 2 on VZW. Broke after updating Bridge and Playbook O/S.

Got the update & everything seems fine here. I made sure to check my bridge apps & they're working fine after the update too. Gonna keep checking other things just to make sure but so far so good.

I'm having the same problem as reported by others. I updated my 9630 to Blackberry Bridge 1.0.4.9 and my PlayBook's OS to 1.0.7.2650. When I connect the Playbook to the 9630 via BlackBerry Bridge, I can access the Bridge Browser and Bridge Files. But I cannot access Messages, Contacts, Calendar, BBM, MemoPad, or Tasks. Each of them give me the black screen with the BlackBerry Logo in the center, but that's as far as I get. After 30 seconds or so, it disappears. Thus, Bridge seems to be working, but most of the significant reasons for using it don't work.

By the way, my carrier is Verizon, and my 9630's OS is 5.0.0.975

A couple more 'minor' updates I'd like to see before the big one:

- Allow me to transfer my AutoText profile from my BB to my PB permanently, not just when I'm using bridge apps.
- Allow me to easily transfer files back and forth from my BB to my PB through Bridge.
- Also, I can't send pictures to my BBM contacts through my PlayBook. It's very annoying.
- I want to access BBM Groups through my PlayBook

I'm sure I'll think of more...

Excuse my snoring.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

my BBM notifications were fixed, now it's back. I have the dumb BBM notification even though my BBM's were al ready. sucks!

..

pinch to zoom in video is pretty cool.

Praise the lord, now the playbook is awesome. What a great update now its time to throw away my desktop, smartphone, and laptop. This thing now does it all. RIM are the greatest in the world. Why can't other companies make such a boring device great with one update. This is amazing, everyone is in envy of my playbook....wait I returned it because it was terrible...oh well.

What happened to enhance demo mode.

Are u kidding me.... Still no Chinese support.

Nice.. I would love this to have been the BIG update but it's still great to know they are working full time on making the PB the BEST tablet out there!

Keep it up RIM!!!!!!!!

Pathetic update yet again.

I'd be just so very ashamed to leave some of the more important and simple things on the table after these frustrating months. Just doesn't bode well given all the hullabaloo of late.

The better development is in priced third party applications that are filling truly inexplicable gaps in the native operating systems. Stay on applications, simple file management, Twitter--you make your customers PAY for this????????

No new business software, just the silliest crap all getting poor ratings?

Astonishing way to launch a critical product.

Tweedledee and Tweedledum will never last at this sad rate, not what I wanted but it appears that's what we really need now.

I was waiting to have my PB in Catalan! Great job for RIM! :-D

And the portrait mode in photos... should be made by its releasing day... but it's OK they've done it now.

Not sure what is going on. Updated my bridge app on Storm 2, just fine. Went to the Playbook, said there was an update waiting. Did it all over wifi and rebooted, but wait, I come to work, plug my Playbook into my computer and low and behold it says there is a tablet software update. What???? Checked my tablet, after all that time this morning it didn't update?

Ok, so I start to update through the DM, it stops after 15 min and says there's an error updating the Playbook! What???? Trying again. If not successful I will be calling Customer Service later on.

def find the pinch and zoom works better in browser since update!

Can I play Scrabble yet?

It fixed my Bridge Browser!

I got my PB on day 1; paired to 9700 on T-mobile. One thing that has NEVER worked has been the Bridge Browser. The PB browser works great, I can tether with no problems, but the Bridge Browser never worked; it brought up a "Save As" window. The new update has fixed that. Thanks RIM.

Now, let's roll out the Android app player asap, please! (and release the 9900).

I wish they would apply the same typing rules as if you were on a blackberry. for example if i'm typing a post in a forum or through facebook app and hit space twice it should put a period. or if i type "im" it shoudl default to "I'm". It's a lot more effort to switch to symbols then type the symbols and then switch back to alpha.

I have updated my playbook and blackberry with the latest update and now bridge applications are not working at all. I have rebooted multiple times and removed the bridge and re-added back in and still no luck. I am very disappointed with the update.

Any thoughts?

At least you guys were able to download it. It appears that RIM may have pulled the upgrade. Several of us are now unable to get it.

Posted this earlier in this thread: PB and Torch cannot access Bridge apps after upgrades. Tech at RIM sent me these instructions, however it did not solve my connection issue. If you figure it out, please post for all:

Here is a link to a relevant article in our BlackBerry Technical Solution Center:

Article Title: Unable to connect BlackBerry Bridge with BlackBerry smartphone

Article Number: KB26699

Step 1: Disconnect from BlackBerry Bridge and delete the paired device from the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet:

1. Select the Options icon from the top right corner of the main screen.
2. Select the BlackBerry Bridge item from the left side.
3. Select the Disconnect button from the bottom right side.
4. Select the Bluetooth menu item from the left side menu from within the Options.
5. Select the Pencil button.
6. Click the Trash icon beside the paired BlackBerry smartphone.

Step 2: Delete the paired Bluetooth® enable device

To perform this task, first disconnect the BlackBerry smartphone from the Bluetooth enabled device.

BlackBerry® 6 OS:

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth enabled device; in this case, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
4. Press the Menu key and choose Disconnect.

Step 4: Restart the BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry PlayBook tablet

1. Perform a hard reset on the BlackBerry device by removing the battery from the device.
2. Perform a hard reset on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, by holding the Power button for 15seconds until it powers completely off DO NOT TURN OFF ON SCREEN WHEN POPS UP.

Step 5: Connect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge

To connect the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to the BlackBerry smartphone, install the BlackBerry Bridge application on the BlackBerry smartphone. Download BlackBerry Bridge from the BlackBerry App World storefront.

1. On the BlackBerry Playbook tablet home screen, on the status bar, tab the Options icon
2. Select BlackBerry Bridge
3. Tap Setup > Continue
4. In the BlackBerry Bridge application on the BlackBerry smartphone, click Add Device > Next
5. Point the BlackBerry smartphone camera at the barcode that appears on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to scan the barcode

What a joke of an update. It took them this much time to release these minor changes? Gonna rethink my purchase of the 9900 now. Sad day for me. My loyalty to BBM is wearing thin now. How much work can it possibly be to add BBM Groups support to Bridge (after having this device for 3 months)?

RIM WTF???

the update is not showing up on my pb ?????:( (in vancouver )

Update is not showing on my PB either. In North Carolina. Grrrr.

pinch zoom in video playback is very cool but is it really just way too much to ask to hope and pray for A2DP bluetooth support. The fact that I cant use bluetooth for audio is just unbelievable to me. Why wasnt this included at launch. At least give some kind of explanation or say it will never work on the pb but i really cant believe that i cant use my bt headphones w this thing. i could care less about android market, please make this work first

Bleh! I guess I'm not invited to the update yet. I'm still at 1.06.x and when I say Check for Updates, it tells me I'm current, which I'm not.

Not showing up as available for me either ( TN AT&T) but from the looks of all the issues it may cause and the lack of any major goodies I think Im gonna pass

i don't see this update, i have a playbook from canada but im in holland. whats up with that?

I just got off the phone with BlackBerry support & what a poor experience. From the 15 minutes I had to take in "logging" my issue to the tech support guy that wanted to close my ticket as resolved due to the Bridge not working. How could close the ticket as fixed when the issue has not been fixed yet?

Sorry but for my first time calling in, not one I want to have to go through again.

Big RIM fan here but they are really trying to push me away.

The update got pulled folks. :( Even poor PK is stuck on 1.0.6. Hopefully a new update comes soon! :) They are saying this week, BUT we shall see, it IS an emergency because some folks stuck on 1.0.7 have a broken bridge, so no worries it SHOULD be back out soon. :)

There is now a new OS update available for your PlayBook 1.0.7.2670. I am currently installing it and will up date you on what changes were made to the OS. I did not have an issue with the OS update 1.0.7, everything still functioned fine. The only issue that I am experiencing is, I am not able to view my BlackBerry Videos or listen to music that are stored on my BlackBerry handheld device thru my PlayBook. I am able to see my pictures. Just FYI