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BlackBerry PlayBook gets a Sega Genesis emulator, Sonic the Hedgehog approves

BlackBerry PlayBook gets a Sega Genesis emulator, Sonic the Hedgehog approves

A Sega Genesis emulator for the BlackBerry PlayBook has just been released. It can be sideloaded onto the tablet and will let you play some awesome old-school games, assuming you own the ROMs...

posted: 02 Feb 2012, 09:28

February 17th is again believed to bring forth the arrival of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7473

February 17th is again believed to bring forth the arrival of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7473

Interestingly enough, the latest rumor suggests that OS 2.0.0.7473 will be in fact the actual version that makes it to consumers when the update rolls out – again, it’s that February...

posted: 30 Jan 2012, 10:06

Official Bluetooth mini keyboard for the PlayBook is coming soon, possibly in time for PlayBook 2.0 software release

Official Bluetooth mini keyboard for the PlayBook is coming soon, possibly in time for PlayBook 2.0 software release

Almost a year since it rolled onto the scene, we’re almost nearing the inevitable arrival of an official Bluetooth mini keyboard for the BlackBerry PlayBook,...

posted: 25 Jan 2012, 13:00

New year sale on the BlackBerry PlayBook has been cut short by a week - set to expire on January 28

New year sale on the BlackBerry PlayBook has been cut short by a week - set to expire on January 28

Initially, the sale was expected to go on until February 4th, but after taking a look at the same sale at RIM’s Shop BlackBerry web site, we see a totally new date for its expiration....

posted: 23 Jan 2012, 23:53

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 to launch February 17th?

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 to launch February 17th?

A source described as being "very solid" by Berry Review has tipped the site that RIM will release the long awaited PlayBook 2.0 OS on February 17th; the new firmware will bring an e-mail client, a calendar app and improved contact functionality...

posted: 19 Jan 2012, 14:21

Cut the Rope is now on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Cut the Rope is now on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Have you picked up a cheap $199 PlayBook over the Holidays? Or are you just bored with the games currently available on the tablet? After Angry Birds arrived on the BlackBerry AppWorld…

posted: 12 Jan 2012, 09:41

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 software demonstration

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 software demonstration

Despite being labeled as a failure and having already traveled down fire sale highway, RIM is remaining loyal to their first-generation BlackBerry PlayBook and we were lucky enough to play around with PlayBook software version 2.0…

posted: 11 Jan 2012, 18:10

NES emulator for the BlackBerry PlayBook brings back good memories

NES emulator for the BlackBerry PlayBook brings back good memories

FCEUX is an NES emulator that has been ported to the BlackBerry PlayBook. It can run pretty much any NES ROM that you throw at it. Of course, you are responsible for providing your own ROMs...

posted: 11 Jan 2012, 15:15

RIM plans to show off BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 at CES, MWC will see BlackBerry OS 10

RIM plans to show off BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 at CES, MWC will see BlackBerry OS 10

Surprisingly, RIM sent out invitations to an event they’re holding at CES to show off PlayBook OS 2.0. No, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be locked behind glass or something else, but rather,...

posted: 05 Jan 2012, 19:28

Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD for the BlackBerry PlayBook is priced at $0.99 for a limited time

Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD for the BlackBerry PlayBook is priced at $0.99 for a limited time

Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD for the PlayBook is now priced at an easy to swallow price tag of $0.99 for a limited time. Even though it still carries a cost, as opposed to the free one that iOS users...

posted: 05 Jan 2012, 07:22

32GB BlackBerry PlayBook is being sold at $249.99 for one day only

32GB BlackBerry PlayBook is being sold at $249.99 for one day only

Well, if want to save some money, you ought to look at the deal that 1saleaday is having on the 32GB version of the PlayBook. Sure, $299.99 from RIM directly is a tempting figure for the model, but the $249.99 offering...

posted: 04 Jan 2012, 02:23

16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions of the BlackBerry PlayBook are all priced at $299 online

16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions of the BlackBerry PlayBook are all priced at $299 online

This time around, the 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions of the PlayBook, essentially all models, are now priced at $299 through RIM’s Shop BlackBerry store online. Of course, $299 for the 16GB and...

posted: 02 Jan 2012, 13:15

RIM is having an end-of-the-year sale for its BlackBerry PlayBook - countdown clock in tow as well

RIM is having an end-of-the-year sale for its BlackBerry PlayBook - countdown clock in tow as well

Perusing RIM’s Shop BlackBerry store online, you’ll be greeted with an end-of-the-year countdown clock, but it’s not for the obvious reason for the arrival of the new year. Rather,...

posted: 27 Dec 2011, 14:05

Angry Birds now take aim on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Angry Birds now take aim on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Sure, the BlackBerry PlayBook didn't launch with an email client or a calendar app but what really mattered is that the tablet couldn't play Angry Birds; now RIM moves into the modern age with the extremely popular game now available for...

posted: 21 Dec 2011, 12:53

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook gets updated to v2.1 boasting Groups access and media improvements

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook gets updated to v2.1 boasting Groups access and media improvements

Good news to anyone holding dearly to a BlackBerry PlayBook, well, that’s because the always popular Facebook app for the tablet is being updated to version 2.1, bringing some new...

posted: 20 Dec 2011, 09:59

BlackBerry PlayBook is now in stock at Best Buy

BlackBerry PlayBook is now in stock at Best Buy

After being absent for a couple of weeks, the Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook is once again in stock at Best Buy's online store, and most likely in the retailer's brick and mortar outlets as well. The tablet is...

posted: 19 Dec 2011, 09:40

$1.7 million of BlackBerry PlayBooks stolen while being transported

$1.7 million of BlackBerry PlayBooks stolen while being transported

22 pallets containing the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet were stolen while being transported in a semi-tractor trailer; the driver had pulled off at a truck stop west of I-69 and after eating and showering he returned to...

posted: 18 Dec 2011, 11:00

Sprint's after Xmas sale brings discounts on certain phones and tablets

Sprint's after Xmas sale brings discounts on certain phones and tablets

Once the holiday shopping season ends on December 26th, retailers have inventory to dump and Sprint is no different; a leaked document shows that Sprint will be running an after Xmas sale until January 7th, cutting...

posted: 14 Dec 2011, 21:07

BlackBerry PlayBook jailbreak fix already cracked

BlackBerry PlayBook jailbreak fix already cracked

We've seen this game before: a device is hacked, the manufacturer pushes an update which reverses or fixes the hack, the mod community hacks the device again, and repeat. Now, it looks like the BlackBerry PlayBook is caught in that cycle...

posted: 07 Dec 2011, 12:59

RIM booking a $485 million charge in quarterly earnings due to Playbook sales

RIM booking a $485 million charge in quarterly earnings due to Playbook sales

RIM’s December earnings release is nearing, but while there are still two weeks prior to that, the Canadian company has already announced that it will be registering a $485 million…

posted: 02 Dec 2011, 07:57

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