Sprint Launches BlackBerry PlayBook Wi-Fi
Sprint has launched the Wi-Fi version of the RIM PlayBook tablet ahead of the eventual launch of the 4G version later this summer. The version available through Sprint will be the 16GB version for $499.99. The PlayBook features a 3.0 megapixel high-definition forward-facing camera, 5.0 megapixel high-definition rear-facing camera, 1080p HD video playback; HDMI video […]
New Sprint Devices for June-September: Bold 9930 and Samsung D600 Included
A raft of release dates for new Sprint phones and devices has surfaced, along with yet to be announced devices. Starting with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi tablet from Samsung, that will launch on July 24th along with a new color for the green friendly Replenish. Closer to this month, the Motorola XPRT Android device […]
RIM Announces BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 with BlackBerry 7
This morning during the first day of its BlackBerry World developer conference, beleaguered manufacturer RIM officially unveiled its next handset lineup up in the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930. The Bold 9900 will be the first BlackBerry with built-in hardware support for NFC as well as featuring a capacitive touch display along with its iconic keyboard. The […]
RadioShack Accepting Pre-Orders for PlayBook
RadioShack is now accepting pre-orders for the forthcoming PlayBook tablet for $499.99 with the version up for pre-order being the 16GB version. The PlayBook features a 3.0 megapixel high-definition forward-facing camera, 5.0 megapixel high-definition rear-facing camera, 1080p HD video playback; HDMI video output, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports, 7 inch capacitive display at 1024 […]
T-Mobile Launching Limited Time Unlimited Plan Tomorrow (Updated)
T-Mobile has announced the Wednesday launch of a new single line unlimited plan on Even More and Even More Plus plans for $79.99 and $59.99 respectively. The plan features unlimited data* (up to 2GB before throttling), unlimited domestic calling, and messaging, with an additional $5 surcharge for BlackBerry owners. Update: T-Mobile has sent out an […]
RIM Adds Android and Java Support to PlayBook Developer Tools
Following months of rumors, PlayBook manufacturer research in Motion has confirmed in a press release that it will add support for Android and Java apps to its development tools for the RIM PlayBook tablet. In addition, the new SDK for the tablet will also support development of fully native applications with C/C++ on top of […]
RIM’s BlackBerry Protect Out of Beta
Research in Motion has officially released the final version of its BlackBerry Protect app for the BlackBerry. The application consists of a suite of tools designed to protect devices in the event of loss, theft and complete data protection. The app is free and ties into a dedicated portal to access the aforementioned data wipe […]
RIM Confirms Pricing and Availability for PlayBook Tablet
RIM has announced pricing and availability details for its long-awaited PlayBook tablet. The Wi-Fi version of the tablet will be available starting on April 19th for $499/$599/$699 for the 16/32/64GB versions respectively. Availability has been confirmed through AT&T, Office Depot, RadioShack, Staples, Sprint, Verizon and other selected retailers in North America with pre-orders via Best […]
RIM Sends Out Alert on BlackBerry 6 Browser Exploit
RIM has sent out notice to owners of BlackBerry devices running BlackBerry 6 warning of a recently discovered browser exploit in the new WebKit-based browser first discovered during the Pwn2Own conference. The exploit allows access to the memory card and media stored on internal memory, but does not allow access to contacts, calendar entries or […]
Motorola Xoom and BlackBerry PlayBook to Launch at Staples in April
Staples internal training documentation has confirmed that the office supply chain will be training its employees on sales policies for the forthcoming Wi-Fi version of the Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet and the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by RIM. Both the Xoom Wi-Fi and the PlayBook tablet will be then launched in April through the chain, […]