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BB10 Dev Alpha device. Image credit: CNET Asia

[Rumour] First BlackBerry 10 Device to Come in September?

According to N4BB, the production of the first BlackBerry 10 device is ahead of schedule and may make its debut in late September. Originally believed to be announced in August and released to market by October, the BB10 device is reported to come in “a color never before seen on a BlackBerry.” Green?   The BB10 Dev Alpha device which [...]

June 22, 2012 × 0 comments

Mobile, Tech Talk

Zinio Comes to BlackBerry PlayBook

Zinio Comes to BlackBerry PlayBook

Zinio, the world’s largest digital library, is now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Zinio brings your favourite interactive magazines and newspapers from around the world to your PlayBook. Zinio currently has over 5,000 titles in 33 different languages.

March 22, 2012 × 0 comments

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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Available Now

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Available Now

The much-awaited BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update is finally available for download for all BlackBerry PlayBook owners. The update introduces a slew of new communications and productivity enhancements (and missing features!), as well as more app and content support.

February 21, 2012 × 0 comments

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[CES 2012] RIM Previews BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

[CES 2012] RIM Previews BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

The much-anticipated, and much delayed official BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 was previewed and demoed at CES 2012. The important 2.0 update brings key missing communication features like built-in messages, calendar, and contacts applications, plus social integration and productivity features to RIM‘s debut tablet device. The lack of a native email, calendar and contacts client has been crippling for the PlayBook [...]

January 11, 2012 × 1 comment

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Share an App Idea and Win Conference Passes to BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 in Singapore

Share an App Idea and Win Conference Passes to BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 in Singapore

As you may have known, BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 which was supposed to have been held in Bangkok, Thailand has been moved to Singapore instead. Happening from 7 to 8 December 2011 at the Suntec International Convention Centre, Singapore, the BlackBerry DevCon is the showcase for the latest innovations and breakthroughs with the BlackBerry Development Platform. Read on to win [...]

November 26, 2011 × 0 comments

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BlackBerry PlayBook 16GB Unboxing

BlackBerry PlayBook 16GB Unboxing

  Research In Motion‘s first ever tablet product and first ever product running the all-new QNX platform – the BlackBerry PlayBook, was launched in the US and Canada several months ago. Since then local telcos like Maxis, Celcom and uMobile have been offering the tablet bundled with exclusive data plans and packages, even throwing crazy bundles with BlackBerry phones. My [...]

September 20, 2011 × 0 comments

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BlackBerry PlayBook Wins ‘Best in Show’ Award at FOSE 2011, First Tablet Certified for U.S. Government

BlackBerry PlayBook Wins ‘Best in Show’ Award at FOSE 2011, First Tablet Certified for U.S. Government

Research In Motion‘s BlackBerry PlayBook is the world’s first tablet to receive the FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification for deployment within US federal government agencies. The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) requires mandatory FIPS certification from the National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification by one of the world’s most stringent agency further accentuates [...]

July 22, 2011 × 0 comments

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Maxis Launching BlackBerry PlayBook Today

Maxis Launching BlackBerry PlayBook Today

Maxis is set to officially launch the BlackBerry PlayBook at a special media launch event later today. As reported several weeks back, the official consumer launch will be held on 16 July 2011 at the KL Convention Center. The much-anticipated QNX-powered tablet will retail for RM1,599 RRP (sans plan) for the entry level 16GB model, and up to RM2,199 for [...]

July 15, 2011 × 0 comments

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BlackBerry PlayBook Official Launch. Book Yours Now!

BlackBerry PlayBook Official Launch. Book Yours Now!

Maxis is officially launching the BlackBerry PlayBook this Saturday. Reserve a unit now to get an invite to the exclusive launch. Get a unit for as low as RM990 with a 3G data plan (if you’re an existing Maxis BIS user). At RM1,599 RRP (sans plan), puts the 16GB is in a pretty attractive price bracket.

June 28, 2011 × 0 comments

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First Impressions: RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Not Ready For Prime Time

First Impressions: RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Not Ready For Prime Time

Research in Motion’s (RIM) PlayBook offers promises so much. Sexiness, speed, chic. As witnessed during the recent media preview, the PlayBook certainly entices, at least hardware-wise. Perhaps due to my personal high expectations for 7-incher, I come out feeling a little shortchanged and underwhelmed. Read on.

April 17, 2011 × 4 comments

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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Media Preview

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Media Preview

Announced last September, Research in Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook is the smartphone maker’s foray into the increasingly crowded tablet market, currently dominated by the Apple iPad. The media and bloggers were treated to a first-hand preview at a media event at GTower yesterday. The 7.6″ device at first glance exudes the same business chic every BlackBerry smartphone user enjoys with [...]

April 17, 2011 × 1 comment

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RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Preview This Friday

RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Preview This Friday

RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Preview This Friday Announced last September, Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook will be reaching Malaysian shores tomorrow (finally!). The much-anticipated and delayed 7-inch tablet is RIM’s ambitious foray into the increasingly crowded tablet market. With its slick QNX-powered OS, 1Ghz dual-core processor which supports symmetric multi-tasking, the PlayBook looks mighty impressive on paper. I, personally think [...]

April 15, 2011 × 1 comment