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What PlayBook OS 2.0 feature are you most looking forward to?
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What PlayBook OS 2.0 feature are you most looking forward to?

Posted by Michelle Haag on 10 Jan 2012 4:42 pm
<a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/5829373/" mce_href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/5829373/">What PlayBook OS 2.0 feature are you most looking forward to?</a> Now that we know what to expect from the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update that is due to be released in February, CrackBerry wants...
New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta Finally Sporting Bluetooth A2DP
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New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta Finally Sporting Bluetooth A2DP

Posted by Adam Zeis on 16 Dec 2011 11:42 am
From the looks of it the latest BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 developer beta is finally sporting A2DP Bluetooth. This has been a much requested feature and it's great to finally see it available in the OS. If you don't already know, A2DP is a Bluetooth profile that essentially lets you stream audio to Bluetooth headphones, car stereos etc. Unfortunately if you aren't using the beta software you'll...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta updated to v2.0.0.6149
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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta updated to v2.0.0.6149

Posted by Bla1ze on 15 Dec 2011 9:43 pm
If you're currently running the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 beta then you'll want to go ahead and check for system updates. Right now v2.0.0.6149 is currently available for download. The change log, while slim, does mention new laguages, updates to BlackBerry Bridge as well as multi-media enhancements, but that all seems rather standard plus -- it remains unchanged from previous versions. There...
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USB support shown off on rooted BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Dec 2011 10:19 am
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] The DingleBerry tool for the BlackBerry PlayBook opens up all kinds of new possibilities for hardcore users everywhere. While there isn't too much you can do just yet, many PlayBook owners have had plenty of sleepless nights pushing the tablet to its limits and finding new things to do. One of which comes from eltecnoblog and shows off a rooted...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 developer beta updated to v2.0.0.4869
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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 developer beta updated to v2.0.0.4869

Posted by Bla1ze on 22 Nov 2011 8:43 pm
With RIM having now release the BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK version 2.0 and updating the BlackBerry PlayBook simulator, it only seems fitting that they would also go ahead and update the developer build of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 as well and they've done just that. If you've signed up for the Native SDK 2.0 download you can now also punch in your PlayBook PIN and download the new...
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BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK version 2.0 beta now available

Posted by Adam Zeis on 22 Nov 2011 1:39 pm
The first beta release of the BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK 2.0 is now available for developers. Along with the release, developers now have access to the OS 2.0 developer beta as an update as well as the BlackBerry Tablet Simulator. New in this release: Added Sensors API (magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer support) (device only for now, not available for the simulator at this...
Upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook OS update will bring tweaks and bug fixes
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Upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook OS update will bring tweaks and bug fixes

Posted by Adam Zeis on 16 Nov 2011 1:38 pm
While it's not the OS 2.0 we'd all like to see, the word on the street is that an upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS update is on the way. The update will bring nothing new in terms of features, but it will include a few minor tweaks and fixes that have been bugging some users. As posted in the BlackBerry Beta Zone forums:  I just wanted to let you know that we're working on an...
Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet specs leak out, BlackBerry soon to have another competitor in the tablet space?
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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet specs leak out, BlackBerry soon to have another competitor in the tablet space?

Posted by Bla1ze on 3 Nov 2011 6:12 pm
Looks as though the push for the BlackBerry PlayBook may have taken another hit. The folks over at Android central have come across the details surrounding the new Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet and well -- it's no longer just and e-reader. This time around, Barnes & Noble has taken on full tablet status with with HD movies, TV shows and music, all thanks to the likes of Netflix, Hulu...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS v2.0 Developer Beta updated
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BlackBerry PlayBook OS v2.0 Developer Beta updated

Posted by ObiGeorge on 2 Nov 2011 12:43 pm
The developer beta for the BlackBerry PlayBook v2.0 has been updated. With it brings just a few improvements to help developers in creating their apps. The first is that BlackBerry WebWorks applications can now call the GPS. Secondly, Wi-Fi profiles are now saved and do not disappear after rebooting your PlayBook. After registering to receive the developer beta software, an icon will appear in...
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How To: Sideload Android apps on PlayBook OS v2.0 for use with the Android App Player

Posted by Bla1ze on 27 Oct 2011 12:06 am
By now, most BlackBerry PlayBook fans and CrackBerry readers know RIM has officially released the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software. Along with a slew of new and updated features, OS 2.0 brings along the ability to run Android applications as well. If you haven't updated yet - do it now. You will need it in order to make use of this guide so if you don't have -- grab it before continuing on...

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