Category Archives: BlackBerry Tablet

PhoneDog’s 100 iPad and Tablet Giveaway!

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Remember back when we originally announced that PhoneDog would be giving away 100 iPads and a trip for two to the Super Bowl? Well, some things have changed since then, a lot of things to be correct. There is no longer a Super Bowl prize but you now have the option to win either an Apple iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or a BlackBerry PlayBook. Cool, huh? Based on feedback from a poll and comments, the giveaway has been relaunched, but don’t worry the same rules apply and if you have already liked PhoneDog on Facebook and filled out your entry form, your entry is still valid. However, you will not know your ticket number. You can re-apply here, but that does not give you an extra entry.

Out of the door you have the option to have 7 entries by liking PhoneDog and all of its network sites on Facebook, listed below:

  1. facebook.com/winfreeprizes
  2. facebook.com/droiddog
  3. facebook.com/todaysiphone
  4. facebook.com/bberrydog
  5. facebook.com/tmonews
  6. facebook.com/onepawbandit

If that isn’t enough for you, you can invite friends by clicking the “Increase your Chances” tab on the entry app. This will allow you to have up to 35 total entries. And no, inviting friends does not lower your odds of winning. In fact, it increases them because you are getting an extra entry into the contest and for every 5000 entries, one more tablet is being given away. So if there are 100,000 entries, 20 lucky winners will win one of the three tablets of their choice. For more information, visit the official page on PhoneDog, here. Get to likin’ folks! You only have until January 17!

Updated BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK released for PlayBook

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With RIM’s very own tablet looming over our heads, taunting us every time we hear more news of it, the hype is bound to grow. RIM wants to keep developers in the loop and have application support rolling by the launch of the PlayBook. If you’re a developer and patiently waiting for the PlayBook from RIM, this is something that might interest you. RIM has released an updated version of the Tablet OS (by QNX) SDK for your developing pleasure. The update added support for 64-bit Windows, Linux, and Adobe®Flash Bulder 4.5. BerryReview also pointed out that there is a note on the Tablet SDK page stating:

Coming soon: support for content and applications using Adobe Flash 10.1 and HTML5 with the BlackBerry PlayBook Simulator with the BlackBerry® Browser.

If you’re interested in downloading the SDK, you can go ahead and grab it here. If you try it out, let us know how it is.

via: BerryReview

Developers can get a free BlackBerry Playbook?

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Since the BlackBerry Playbook was first leaked, websites have been a-buzz about it (not without reason, mind you).  Well, if you have any development experience with Adobe Air, you can get one for free!  That right, if you create an Adobe Air application for the Playbook and it gets accepted to BlackBerry App World, you will get a BlackBerry Playbook free-of-charge.

If you’re planning on making an application, make sure to let us know in the comments.  Also, if you’re stuck on what to make, just remember your good friends at BBerryDog!

via: CrackBerry

Download: Official BlackBerry PlayBook ringtones

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Just after the official release of the BlackBerry PlayBook SDK, there were a lot of tools made available for developers. There were a few wallpapers and now there’s it’s official ringtone set.

It’s a cool thing to have, especially when you’re running one of the PlayBook themes out there. Hit the source link to download and don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments.

via: BBLeaks

BlackBerry PlayBook unveiled!

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RIM just unveiled their tablet – the PlayBook! It’s a really feature packed device, coming with a 1GHz dual core processor, 1GB RAM, dual HD cameras, 1080p capabilities, HDMI and USB ports, a 7″ display..

You think that sounds already good? It also comes with full Flash 10.1 capabilities and Adobe Mobile Air support. The Press Release says that the PlayBook closes the gap between the “real web” and the mobile web.

Take a closer look at the device’s specifications:

  • 7″ LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
  • BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
  • 1 GHz dual-core processor
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
  • Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
  • Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
  • HDMI video output
  • Wi-Fi – 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
  • Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
  • Ultra thin and portable:
    • Measures 5.1″x7.6″x0.4″ (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
    • Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
  • Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail outlets.
  • RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.

Also check out the preview video which can be found here.

Well that sounds awesome to me. What do you think? Make sure to give us your thoughts on RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook in the comments!

BlackBerry tablet confirmed, supporting Flash

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Remember the good news from yesterday concerning the BlackBerry tablet? Well there’s more! Beta News is reporting that not only the details uncovered are correct but also something else: Flash support.

Beta News wrote:

A source close to RIM confirmed to Betanews that Kumar’s statements were accurate, including the screen size, and the dual camera setup. But they gave us a bit of additional information that the rumors haven’t covered yet: Flash support.

Looks like RIM likes a 7″ screen more than an 8.9″ one, or maybe the different screen sizes that are rumored are a hint that there’ll be two variants, or even two different devices running at the same time? I wasn’t so sure of it when I first heard of the idea of having a BlackBerry tablet, but Flash support sure is something to have. Even though Apple banned everything Flash from their devices, a lot of pages still use it, and to have Flash support on a tablet can’t be that bad at all.

What do you think about the idea of having a BlackBerry tablet that supports Flash 10.1? Let us know in the comments and our forums!

via: BerryReview