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BlackBerry Bridge Update to version v2.0.0.25

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We knew this version of BlackBerry Bridge would need to be around to take advantage of all the features with the upcoming PlayBook OS 2.0.  Looks like PlayBook 2.0 release is almost upon us, because BlackBerry Bridge update is rolling out as we speak. This new version of BlackBerry Bridge is version v2.0.0.25 and offers the following new features/changes.

New Features:

Note: Bridge Remote control feature requires BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0 to be installed on your Tablet

  • Use your smartphone’s keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen to remotely control your PlayBook
  • Open attachments, files and Browser URLs directly on your PlayBook Tablet from your BlackBerry Smartphone menu
  • Copy/Paste from anywhere in your BlackBerry Bridge PlayBook apps
  • Use device Properties menu to turn on and Off BlackBerry Bridge email calendar, and address book accounts
  • Improve stability with multiple apiring and connectivity bug fixes
  • Various UX improvements

 

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

BlackBerry® Bridge is an app you can download to your smartphone to get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memo pad, tasks and BBM—all on the large tablet display. Depending on your wireless service provider you can even browse the web using your existing BlackBerry smartphone’s data plan.

*Note: If you’re having trouble re-installing BlackBerry Bridge, upgrade or re-download the latest available version of App World 3.1.0.x, which is available OTA via www.blackberry.com/AppWorld

Price Free

BlackBerry Bridge is Available in BlackBerry App World Here.

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February 20th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, PlayBook OS 2.0 | Leave a comment

Remote Control Feature with BlackBerry Bridge on PlayBook OS 2.0 (Demo Video)

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Here is another cool feature with the PlayBook OS 2.0 that allows you to remote control your playbook via your BlackBerry device. You will see in this video some features, but you can also control power point presentations and more via your BlackBerry while the PlayBook is connected to a screen with the HDMI.

With the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software update, and an updated BlackBerry Bridge application for BlackBerry smartphones, the functionality of the two devices will expand to include remote control, Open on PlayBook, and much more. Check out Michael Clewley and Jeff Gadway as they walk through a few of these features at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

RIM employees have said a few times in different videos today that PlayBook 2.0 will be available in February, so it does look like this release is still on track for next month.

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January 10th, 2012 | Category: Features / OS, PlayBook 101, PlayBook OS 2.0 | Leave a comment

BlackBerry Bridge Updated to v.1.0.7.4

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This update has:

  • Performance Improvements over all Bridge applications.
  • Addressed Multiple Connectivity and pairing issues

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

BlackBerry® Bridge is an app you can download to your smartphone to get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memo pad, tasks and BBM—all on the large tablet display. Depending on your wireless service provider you can even browse the web using your existing BlackBerry smartphone’s data plan.

BlackBerry Bridge is available in BlackBerry App World Here.

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November 4th, 2011 | Category: PlayBook Applications | Leave a comment

BlackBerry Bridge Updated to Version 1.0.6.5

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Not that it is any kind of guarantee but usually soon after a bridge update, and PlayBook OS update also rolls out. Lets hope this is a sign for an upcoming update for the PlayBook also.  Keep in mind after the last PlayBook OS update, future updates will be incremental and usually will not require the entire OS to be downloaded.

If you notice anything new, let us know in the PlayBook Daily forums Here.

BlackBerry® Bridge is an app you can download to your smartphone to get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memo pad, tasks and BBM—all on the large tablet display. Depending on your wireless service provider you can even browse the web using your existing BlackBerry smartphone’s data plan.

Price Free

Update via Blackberry App World Here.

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September 15th, 2011 | Category: Free PlayBook Apps | Leave a comment

Many PlayBook Apps Working Via Bridge without WiFi with Latest Update

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With the latest OS update today v1.0.7.2942 Readers have been noticing several of the apps working through Bridge without WiFi with this latest update, although not all of them are it seems that most are. It is nice to see that I can submit my scores and check the weather when no wifi is available now and not need to use the bridged browser.

We do know App World and Kobo are currently not able to do this.

We do know these app are capable.
The WiFi Web Browser
Poynt
Bing
BlackBird
Blackout
Blaq
BlackBerry News
BlueBox
Cassandra Stand
FaceBook
Tweet Search
Weather
Many app that have web based leader boards or rankings are also working.

This list could be endless it appears but it is nice to see native and 3rd party apps working without wifi and taking advantage of the internet while being bridged.

Special thanks to Will and Randy and others who sent stuff in, if you care to share anything else, please leave a comment with this post or chat it up  in our forums about what you’ve noticed.

To test this out, simple turn off your wifi on the PlayBook and turn on bluetooth, then open an app that uses an internet connection and see how it goes.

PlayBook Daily Forums are located Here.

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August 24th, 2011 | Category: Features / OS, News, PlayBook Applications | Leave a comment
 
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