Good news today for BlackBerry PlayBook users on the AT&T network. It may have taken about two months but AT&T is finally offering the Bridge app. It was the only carrier not to do so at the launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook. For those not familiar with the BlackBerry Bridge app, it mirrors the existing messages, contacts, calendar, memopad, tasks, […]
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RIM slashes internal Q2 2011 PlayBook sales target?
Digitimes is reporting that Research In Motion has slashed its internal Q2 sales target from 2.4 million units to between 800,000 and 900,000 units. The moves follows its recent announcement that it had shipped some 500,000 units during its fiscal year 2012 first quarter. Digitimes sources indicate that PlayBook demand dropped lower than expected after a strong start. The trend […]
RIM launches Facebook and Video Chat applications for PlayBook tablet
Research In Motion today announced two new applications for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The first bring video chat capabilities to the tablet while the second is a native Facebook app. The Video Chat application allows users to place and receive video calls between PlayBook tablets over an internet connected Wi-Fi network. It offers features such as One-Click Video, pop-up notifications for […]
BlackBerry PlayBook sales exceed Best Buy expectations
While the launch of the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook last week may have appeared to be a sedate affair, at least one retailer has indicated that sales to date are exceeding its expectations. In a statement to PCMag.com, Best Buy said: “Best Buy has had great success selling BlackBerry smart phones in North America, so our sales expectations for the BlackBerry […]
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook available as of today
After much buildup and anticipation, the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook is finally available in both Canada and the US. It is available from a large variety of retailers including Best Buy and Future, Office Depot, Office Max, Sears, Staples to name only a few. BlackBerry PlayBook specifications: Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor Operating system: BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric […]
Sprint to announce HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G and more at CTIA?
Sprint appears set to have a busy CTIA next week. BGR sources have revealed that the carrier will announce a number of new devices at the event. The details line up with similar rumours seen in the last few days. First up is the HTC EVO 3D. Look for a smartphone powered with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8660 Snapdragon processor, […]
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook and exoPC tablets coming to Videotron this spring
Videotron confirmed via Twitter that it will offer the upcoming RIM BlackBerry PlayBook this spring. The tweet in French promises the release of the PlayBook as well as the ExoPC, a Wi-Fi-only Windows 7 tablet with a custom user interface: Arrivée de tablettes tactiles chez Vidéotron au printemps : le PlayBook de RIM et l’ExoPC conçu à Rimouski Specific availability […]
CES 2011: Sprint to offer 4G version of BlackBerry PlayBook
Research In Motion today announced a new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet model offering 4G connectivity for the Sprint network. It is the first model to be announced to come with wireless connectivity. “RIM believes a significant portion of the tablet market will want a higher performing, multitasking, professional-grade tablet and that is why we chose to design the BlackBerry PlayBook for […]