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BlackBerry Bridge Updated. Predictive Text Issue Fixed with this Update

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Many folks were unhappy that predictive text was gone while bridged when the latest PlayBook OS update came out, but that is all over now with this latest update. Thanks to those in our forums for letting us know about the bridge update.

BlackBerry® Bridge™ allows you to pair you BlackBerry® smartphone with a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to:

  • Use your smartphone’s keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen to remotely control your PlayBook™ tablet.
  • Browse the web on your tablet using your existing BlackBerry® smartphone’s connection, if supported by your wireless service provider.
  • Get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memopad, tasks and BBM – all on the large tablet display.

Price Free

BlackBerry Bridge is Available in App World Here.

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May 1st, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, News | Leave a comment

Yes the Power Off Icon is gone from the BlackBerry PlayBook Home Screen

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I really figured the power off icon being gone with the PlayBook OS update, would not cause any confusion, or that anyone actually used the icon at all. After many questions in our Forum and getting questions about it via Twitter I figured I would do a quick post about this.

Keep in mind that some people are getting the PlayBook for the first time today or tomorrow and if they see an old image while searching the net of the original power off icon shown here.  playbook_power_off_icon

I can see this causing a bit of confusion for those that always used it but I for one never really noticed the icon was even gone until someone asked me where it went. lol

I always use the battery icon in the header to control powering options for my PlayBook, but maybe I am the odd one who knows. Nerveless I hope this post helps a few people for powering off their BlackBerry PlayBook.

Before doing this post I did ask a RIM representative if the Power Icon would come back to the PlayBook in a future update and he did say “No” because that option is available via the battery icon at the top of the PlayBook.

So for those new or old PlayBook users, get used to powering off your Playbook using the battery icon at the top of the PlayBook.

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April 29th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, PlayBook 101 | Leave a comment

BlackBerry PlayBook OS v2.0.1.358 now Available for Download

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A new version of the BlackBerry PlayBook  OS  v2.0.1.358   is now available for download.  This free update can be downloaded over-the-air from your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet by swiping down from the top and selecting Software updates on the left, then hitting check for updates. This update is 362 mb and will require a reboot after the install, so make sure you have at least 20% of battery life or plug your PlayBook charger in.

The BlackBerry PlayBook OS v2.0.1.358 contains many updates including:

  • Browser enhancements to address performance with some websites
  • Improvements to support Android apps
  • Optimizations to Video Chat, PIM and BlackBerry Bridge applications
  • And much more!

If you notice any other cool new features you can talk about it by following the link below in our Forum. Enjoy the update.

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April 17th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, News, PlayBook OS 2.0 | 2 comments

BlackBerry Bridge Updated to v2.0.0.26

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BlackBerry Bridge received a small update and is now at version 2.0.0.26. No change log is available, so it is probably some minor bug fixes. Randy pointed out that it looks like this update will be only available for those running 7.1 OS on their device. If you get the update and not running 7.1 please let us know so we can update this post.

Pair your BlackBerry® smartphone with a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to get even more features!

BlackBerry® Bridge™ allows you to pair you BlackBerry® smartphone with a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to:
•Use your smartphone’s keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen to remotely control your PlayBook™ tablet.
•Browse the web on your tablet using your existing BlackBerry® smartphone’s connection, if supported by your wireless service provider.
•Get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memopad, tasks and BBM – all on the large tablet display.

What’s new in v2.0:
•Use your smartphone’s keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen to remotely control your Playbook™ tablet*
•Open attachments, files and Browser URLs directly on your PlayBook™ tablet from your BlackBerry® smartphone’s menu
•Copy/Paste from anywhere in BlackBerry® Bridge PlayBook apps
•Use Device Properties menu to turn on and off BlackBerry® Bridge™ email, calendar, and address book accounts
•Improved stability with multiple pairing and connectivity bug fixes
•Various UX improvements

The newest version is starting to show up for some via app world on their device,  and is showing up on desktop, app world.

If you do not see the update yet, it should show up for you soon. You can try and speed up the notification of the update on your device by holding ALT and pressing R S  T while in app world, then opening up app world after it closes. If this does not work, just be patient and it will get pulled in.

Get BlackBerry Bridge by going Here.

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March 28th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS | Leave a comment

BlackBerry PlayBook was the 1 selling tablet at Future Shop and Best Buy Canada

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I can honestly tell that the PlayBook is starting to get the recognition it deserves in the tablet market, and the below information is a trend I would like to see continue.

@BlackBerry: Yay! #BlackBerry #PlayBook was the #1 selling tablet at Future Shop (@FS_Deals) this week! http://bbry.lv/zqW8tF

@BlackBerry: News! Best Buy (@BBYCanadaDeals) informed us that #BlackBerry #PlayBook was their TOP selling tablet last week!http://bbry.lv/xohW2J

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March 5th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, News | Leave a comment
 
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