BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS v2 confirmed by Jim Balsillie on RIM Earnings call – Will launch after DevCon next month

By Benzoon | September 19th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS v2 confirmed by Jim Balsillie on RIM Earnings call – Will launch after DevCon next month


On the Q2 Fiscal 2012 Results Announcement Conference Call, Jim Balsille has confirmed that a “major feature update” is coming soon to the BlackBerry PlayBook. This is the rumored PlayBook version 2.0 software we’ve heard about in the past few weeks. He said that the update will be shown off at BlackBerry DevCon next month and available “shortly after”. Version 2.0 of the PlayBook software will bring native email, contacts and calendar as well as the Android App Player. The BlackBerry Video Store will also be introduced which will allow access to over 10k movies and TV shows on the PlayBook with ability to stream via HDMI on your TV.

The BlackBerry PlayBook version 2.0 is something I really look forward to. It’ll take the PlayBook to another level, closing the gap between the PlayBook and the iPad. What do you think about the new features of PlayBook v2.0?

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  • Anonymous

    RIM’s record for timely updates isn’t good.  I’ll hope for the best…the Playbook is already an excellent tool for BlackBerry users, and the announced upgrades will make it more attractive to general users.  RIM has to follow through, however.  Prospective buyers aren’t going to wait for nebulous updates, and even an improved Playbook will have to be vigorously promoted to overcome initial doubts and bad reviews.  RIM really needs to get on the ball.




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