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 […]
Adobe Announces Flash 10.2 for BlackBerry PlayBook and Android 3.0
Adobe has announced that its latest update to the Flash runtime in 10.2 will be included with the RIM PlayBook tablet as well as Android 3.0, with the bulk of the changes centering around its new Stage Video hardware acceleration for Flash video in order to reduce processor and memory demands. The rest of the […]
ITC Sides with Apple and RIM in Kodak Suit Over Imaging Patents
The International Trade Commission has sided with Apple and Research in Motion on a preliminary basis regarding a complaint filed by Eastman Kodak last year, which alleges that both mobile phone manufacturers violated Kodak’s patents regarding the preview of images on mobile devices. The judge presiding over the case has ruled that both companies are […]
Report: AT&T to Sell RIM Playbook This Spring
According to a report on CIO, AT&T is set to sell its own version of the forthcoming RIM Playbook tablet after the launch of the Wi-Fi only version between February and March, before the launch of the already confirmed Sprint version with 4G WiMax support this summer, placing the AT&T release between March and April. […]
Sprint Announces RIM 4G Playbook
Sprint has announced that it will launch RIM’s Playbook tablet with built-in WiMax radio as the 4G Playbook this Summer. The Playbook will feature a 3.0 megapixel high-definition forward-facing camera, 5.0 MP high-definition rear-facing camera, 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports, 7″ LCD capacitive display at […]
Sprint Rolling Out BlackBerry 6 OTA Update for Curve 3G and Bold 9650
Sprint has quietly begun to send out notifications over the air to owners of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Curve 3G that the long-awaited update to BlackBerry 6 is available for download and installation to devices. The update bumps the software version to 6.0.0.415 and fixes a dropped call issue on both devices as […]
Virgin Mobile Deal Re-run: Samsung Intercept $174.99, Curve $139.99
Virgin Mobile is re-running much of their Cyber Monday deal. It is not clear if this offering is today-only, or how long it will run. The two highlights are the Samsung Intercept for $174.99 and BlackBerry Curve 8530 for $139.99. Both phones are at the lowest prices that we’ve seen currently. While not the cheapest […]