With the last update having come back in November, Kisai Labs felt as though now was as good a time as any to go ahead and update their popular Twitter client Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook. This release pushes the app into version 1.8.6 and while it's noted as being a maintenance release, it includes some new features and plenty of bug fixes. You'll find this release filtering through BlackBerry World right now but in case you're not seeing it yet, sit tight. You can jump below to check out the full details and download link.

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BlackBerry PlayBook owners will be pleased to hear that our favourite Twitter app for the tablet has today been updated to version 1.8.5. Although the update is only a small one we all know that every improvement is most welcomed. If you haven't tried Blaq as yet then you are missing out. It's the best money you can spend on a PlayBook application.

Improvements in the latest version include:

• Faster thumbnail load time
• Performance improvements

Bug Fixes:

• Reply All to RT doesn't list original tweet author first
• Saved search and Trending Topics not loading
• Keyboard doesn't pop up in portrait on Reply/Reply All
• Cosmetic fixes

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Blaq, one of the top Twitter apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook, is on sale now for just $0.99. The price hasn't been this low before, so if you don't already own it, get out your virtual wallet and buy it now. The sale is only on until this Sunday, so don't think about it too long. 

Blaq is really the best way to go for Twitter on the PlayBook and features real-time updates, native notifications, username auto-completion, profile view and much more. You can check out more in BlackBerry App World from the link below.

More information/Download Blaq for the BlackBerry PlayBook 

If you use the BlackBerry PlayBook chances are you will use Blaq as your Twitter client of choice. The app has this week received an update to 1.8.4 and although it doesn't bring us a huge amount of new features, what we do get is of course welcomed by us 'fans'.

Update includes:

• Even smoother scrolling
• Auto-reconnect real-time streaming on dropped connections
• Performance and bug fixes

In addition, the developer wanted to assure people that after Twitter's recent API announcement, Blaq is not going anywhere. With Twitter now implementing certain display guidelines for third party developers, Blaq does have to make a few tweaks but that will be done in a future update so rest assured.

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*UPDATE* Sweet! A newer build (v1.8.3) is already available for download that fixes some remaining bugs with DM's. Go ahead and grab it from App World, if you haven't already.

After countless hours of bug testing beta builds, a new version of Blaq for PlayBook is now available for download in BlackBerry App World. Jumping into version 1.8.2, you'll find many bug fixes and improvements with this release, the full change log is as follows:

What's New?

• Inline photo and video previews
• Hash tag auto-append is now optional
• Streamlined tweet card (no longer overlaps the timeline)
• Profile image caching
• Hardware acceleration (smoother scrolling)
• Reduced memory footprint

Bug Fixes

• Quote RT doesn't include the full link
• Text on the top of the tweet card now scrolls instead of overlapping
• Keyboard disappears when selecting a username from auto-complete
• Keyboard remains on screen when using the go-to-user feature
• Classic RT/Quote RT is sent in reply to original tweet
• Broken links when opening in the native browser
• Bad scrolling in Options > Muting
• Avatars overlap when multiple accounts are configured
• Other bug and performance fixes 

If you're already using Blaq on your PlayBook for your Twitter needs, the update is available for free. If you're new to Blaq, you can hit the link below to pick it up from BlackBerry App World for only $1.99, well worth the buy in cost.

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If you're a BlackBerry PlayBook and Twitter user, chances are you've downloaded a twitter client for your tablet also there's a possibility that it's Blaq. For those who don't have a Twitter App yet, you'll want to pay extra attention because while there is no native client, we have the next best thing. Jerome Carty from Kisai Labs has been on a roll lately and pumping out updates to his Twitter client called Blaq. Now if you've been around CrackBerry since the launch of Blaq you'll know that almost all of us, if not all of us use it on our PlayBooks, and it's pretty sweet. The latest update just keeps adding to the apps feature set and functionality.

1.8.1  What’s new?

• Threaded direct messages – See messages in the convo format you’re used to
• Muting - Mute users, clients (e.g. GetGlue, twitterfeed) and hashtags
• Tweet from multiple accounts at once – tap the avatar next to the compose area to select accounts to tweet from Go to user (Swipe down, blue dude)
• Adjustable font size for tweet compose Portrait list view
• Portrait search view
• Shows if the user is following current user on the tweet card
• Hashtags are automatically appended to replies
• Tweet card hides compose after tweet is sent
• “Tweet from @user” when copying tweet
• Change the location of trending topics

If you're a Blaq user the update should already be available for download, and those who aren't using Blaq can grab the link below to be taken to App World where it can purchased and downloaded it for $1.99.

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If you own a BlackBerry PlayBook and use Twitter on it, odds are that you have already heard of, if not already own Blaq. For those unfamiliar with Blaq it is a feature loaded, and beautifully designed Twitter application for the PlayBook that offers a great experience. While the application was built in only 30 days originally, a lot of time and effort has gone into it, and they are back again with another update, bumping it up to version 1.7.1. In this release they have:

• Timeline position is held if new tweets are loaded while scrolled (instead of jumping to top)
• Reduced application size
• Reduced memory footprint
• Big performance improvements
• Improved scrolling
• New splash screen
• E-mail Tweet
• Font appearance preview 

In addition they have implimented a fix for the streaming issues Twitter caused on Monday, long URL's no longer flow into the tweet beneath them, and a few other fixes as well. If you haven't already done so be sure to hop into App World and update today, and if you have been waiting to purchase, there is no better time than now!

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Still looking for a Twitter client for your BlackBerry PlayBook? If so, you'll want to check out the latest version of Blaq for PlayBook that is now appearing in BlackBerry App World. This release pushes Blaq into v1.7 and brings along a whole slew of changes with it.

What’s new?

• Portrait Mode - Auto-correct and spell check
• LED notifications: New Tweets – White, Mentions – Blue, DMs – Green, Followers - Yellow
• TweetMarker support – Never lose your spot again! TweetMarker bookmarks your position in any client supporting it (must be enabled in Advanced Options > Services)
• Toggle Real-time streaming – This has been a HUGE request. Granted. Tap the real-time indicator to toggle.
• Favorited tweets – Swipe from the top bezel then tap the star
• Dedicated help section to make it easier to learn the ins and outs
• Saved Searches – Easily tap the star in your search field to add a new saved search. Tap a saved search then untap the star to remove it. It’s that simple!

Along with all the changes implemented, there has been a ton of bugs squashed as well, all based off of user feedback. Blaq for PlayBook v1.7 is available now in BlackBery App World for only $1.99, be sure to check it out.

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The popular Twitter client Blaq for the BlackBerry PlayBook has been updated to version 1.6. This release includes some new features as well as bug fixes. Blaq has been the top Twitter client for the PlayBook for quite some time now, so if you haven't checked it out yet you should certainly do so. Updates include:

• Read saved searches - You asked for it and it's here!
• Supports Bit.ly, Img.ly, Yfrog and Twitter photo
• Klout score on tweet card (configurable)
• View your own profile
• Maximized WebView notifications - Native notifications prompt even when you're viewing websites within Blaq.

Bug Fixes

• Cannot insert mention between text when composing a tweet
• Mentions and DMs are not sorted
• Direct message notifications would not show
• Trending topics don't load
• Some tweet links were untappable or broken
• More stable real-time streaming
• Tweet Card some times does not display (potential)
• Search results scroll performance improved
• When an image upload fails, tweet is still sent
• Minor internal issues

Blaq for the BlackBerry PlayBook is available in BlackBerry App World for $1.99. Check out our full review here.

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When the review for the BlackBird Twitter app for the BlackBerry PlayBook went up, someone made a comment that they wanted to see a Blaq review. Up until that point, I had only seen Blaq on BlackBerry smartphones, and thought it was a decent Twitter application. To be honest, I was already bouncing back and forth between Twitter for BlackBerry and another Twitter client and didn’t feel the need to pick up a third. Had I actually done so, I think that Blaq would have been installed on my BlackBerry PlayBook the moment the app was made available. As I had mentioned in the BlackBird review, accessing Twitter from the PlayBook was (at the time) limited to a basic mobile view – making it painful to use. Even with a new beefed up mobile site, I’ve quickly taken to Blaq to help me keep connected to Twitter. Kisai labs has recently updated Blaq with a slew of new features and fixes, making in (in my opinion) the most functional (and sexy) PlayBook Twitter client yet.

With Notifications, paused timelines and multiple account access, Blaq may have you saying “Holy Tweet!” As lame as that just sounded, let’s hope you keep reading.

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Since the v.1.1 update of Blaq for the PlayBook Kisai labs has been rather quiet about further updates or so it would seem. Truth is, Kisai labs has been beta testing release after release for a while now with each version getting significantly better. Now, the time has come for Blaq for PlayBook v1.5 to finally be released to BlackBerry App World and ultimately to the masses.

The update is huge and brings along with it plenty of changes and bug fixes. Seriously -- the change log is so big we have to put it past the break for you because if we don't itl will the whole front page. Jump on past to see the full change log or you can just head over to BlackBerry App World right now and grab the latest Blaq for PlayBook v1.5 update.

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Back in May we let you all know that Blaq for the BlackBerry PlayBook was released and since then the folks behind Blaq have been hard at work making plenty of enhancements to the Twitter application overall. And now, after having been approved in BlackBerry App World -- Blaq v1.1 is rolling out to users and is chock-full of changes:

• Scroll to top by double tapping respective icon
• Show lock when account is protected
• Maximize Web view
• Delete tweet
• Pull-down Options Menu (non-functional)
• Search
• Trending topics
• Link hashtags to search
• Better support for non-english languages when displaying tweets
• Progress bar for image upload
• New reply icon
• In-app notification system
• Link @ mentions to profile card
• Lists
• Multi-account
• New search icon to toolbar

And that's just what has been added; if you skip on past the break you'll find the full press release announcemment with the complete list of changes and fixes. If you're looking for a really great Twitter client for your PlayBook you'll want to give Blaq a shot -- it's only $1.99 in BlackBerry App World and it's the most complete Twitter solution available after this update.

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Been waiting on a Twitter client for your BlackBerry PlayBook? Well the wait is finally over. Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook is here and ready for you to get your Twitter on. This awesome app comes from Kisai Labs and is the best Twitter experience on the PlayBook by far. Blaq has a great UI, plenty of what you expect from Twitter including native or editable retweets, in-app notifications, web and image previews and best of all real-time updates. Until now there have really been no other solid Twitter apps for the PlayBook, so it is well worth the $1.99 for Blaq if you're at all a Twitter user. Check out the link below for more or head to BlackBerry App World from your PlayBook to download.

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While we have yet to do a full review on Blaq (It's coming) that certainly hasn't stopped the updates from rolling out for the latest Twitter application to hit your BlackBerry device. Blaq, has over the past few days rolled out version 1.01.2 to all users. With this update comes plenty of bug fixes covering things that were found in the intial release as well, adds a few requested features and changes along the way. The full change log can be found below:

New Additions:

• Profile editing
• Avatar updating
• New “G” shortcut for Go to User Profile
• “Connection” setting in Settings screen
• “Animate Timeline” has been changed to “Swipe to Switch”
• “Get more” in user timeline and list timeline 

Fixes:

• Fixed BIS support
• Fixed TwitLonger support
• Fixed manager.insert error
• Fixed local timeout error
• Many optimizations for increased speed

Yes, it's true. Some of us are till waiting on a Torch compatible version but, for all you Bold, Curve and Tour owners out there you can grab either the free, ad supported version or you may also grab the full release for only $4.99 which has no ads and brings with it additional features over the free version.

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Howdy and welcome to the weekly app roundup! At the end of last week, we saw Dave Peckens join the CrackBerry Posse; I know he’ll definitely keep his CrackBerry badge polished. On second thought, the whole Crack Team should keep them extra shiny, as we are currently in the countdown to Devcon 2010. Most of the Crack Team will be there to cover it with six shooters-a-firin’! Well maybe not, they might get kicked out. As far as contests go, we have the winners of last weeks Fixmo Tools giveaway. This week, we have 25 copies of Tether for BlackBerry up for grabs! Have a terrific weekend! Giddy up!

Freebies of the Week: Fono FX, Caller ID Ringtones

In Case You Missed It: Mobile Recovery, Rubik’s Cube, MiniNotes

New This Week: eWatcher, Undelete, Blaq

Cool at BlackBerry App World: ArtGO! Coloring Lite

Contest: Enter to win 1 of 25 copies of Tether for BlackBerry!

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After a crazy busy week here at CrackBerry, it's time to head into the weekend and hopefully get a chance to relax a little bit. Personally, I'm feeling a little burnt out from all the news. One might even say I've been "Torched" but alas, weekend will bring good thing. Not a lot of action on the app front this week sadly but, we got a few things together for you all. Blaq™ beta invite winners have been chosen and a new contest this week comes to us from BerryBlow. Leave some comments, you'll be entered to win 1 of 10 available copies of Durak!

Freebies of the Week: Dear Diary, HangMan, BlueMobile

In Case You Missed It: Addidas miCoach, Google Maps 4.4, Dropbox For BlackBerry

New This Week: Neelam, BusAlarm, Cube Field Arcade Game

Cool at BlackBerry App World: The Oracle

Contest: Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of Durak from BerryBlow

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Wewt! Weekend is here folks. Been a long and busy week but, now that the it's here some of us can kick back and relax if even only for a few hrs. We've dug up some great apps this week for you all to explore and I'm personally excited for the contest we have. Hoping you will be too. If you're a twitter user, be sure to enter. You'll get a chance at 1 of 5 invites to an extremely limited beta Twitter app called Blaq™, good luck folks and enjoy your weekend!

Freebies of the Week: Sugarbear Translator, FAIL for BlackBerry v0.2.0.5, CallbyName

In Case You Missed It:  Updated NFL Mobile from Verizon Wireless, Molson Canadian Seize the Summer, Virtual Vault for BlackBerry

New This Week: TellMe! v1.1.1, QuickBubble v1.0, Pocket Yoga

Cool at BlackBerry App World: Photo Editor Recolor

Contest: Enter to win 1 of 5 invites to beta test a new Twitter client - Blaq™

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