Simplified Instructions for Getting the Android Market on the Rooted PlayBook

Shane (SCrid2000) over at OSBB has found a way to simplify the install process of Google’s Android Market on the rooted BlackBerry PlayBook. Hit the break for more!

Official OS: BlackBerry Pearl 9100 OS 6.0.0.706from Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.3050 (Multilangauge) Package Version: 6.0.0.3050 Consisting of: Applications: 6.0.0.706 Software Platform: 6.6.0.246 File name: 9100_9105jAsia_PBr6.0.0_rel3050_PL6.6.0.246_A6.0.0.706_Bharti_Airtel_Limited.exe File size: 148.5MB Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Official OS: BlackBerry Torch 9810, 9860 and Bold 9900 OS 7.0.0.585 from Vodafone DE

Today seems to be the day for official OS releases from Vodafone! Hit the break for more info!

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Contains 4G LTE Icons – Possible 1280×768 Resolution Coming!

Here is a bit of interesting news, the folks over at N4BB have spotted 4G LTE icons in the Blackberry PlayBook OS 2.0! Along with the 4G icons there is also a folder showing 1280×768 screen resolution, meaning that the next BlackBerry PlayBook is going to be awesome!

Official OS: BlackBerry Curve 9300 OS 6.0.0.706 from Vodafone Essar Limited

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.3049 (Asia) Package Version: 6.0.0.3049 Consisting of: Applications: 6.0.0.706 Software Platform: 6.6.0.246 File name: 9300jAsia_PBr6.0.0_rel3049_PL6.6.0.246_A6.0.0.706_Vodafone_Essar_Limited.exe File size: 149.95MB Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Video: How to DingleBerry Your Playbook and get the Android Market Running!

MapleLeafsVideos has produced an great video on how to get your BlackBerry PlayBook rooted and have the Android Market up and running on the device! Hi the Break for the video and a little step by step!

Opera Software Working with RIM to Repackage Android Apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Handster, a company that was recently acquired by Opera Software has been agressively looking for ways to repackage Android Apps and allow them to be used on the PlayBook.

RIM Appoints Sunil Dutt as their New Managing Director for India

RIM has appointed Sunil Dutt as their new managing director for India. Dutt, will be replacing Frenny Bawa who has served as RIM’s managing director in India.

T-Mobile VP sounds off on Carrier IQ, AT&T, BlackBerry, iPhone, and eGov

Are carriers spying on mobile phone users? What’s the status of the AT&T/T-Mobile merger talks? Does BlackBerry stand a chance? Can government cellphones be made secure? In this video, ZDNet’ Government’s David Gewirtz sits down with Frank Sickinger, Vice President, B2B, MNC and Federal Government Sales at T-Mobile USA for a rare, exclusive look into [...]

Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus HD goes free in Singapore to celebrate DevCon Asia

With DevCon Asia under way, there are quite a few different things going on in Singapore.  Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus HD is one of the top games that available on the PlayBook.

BB-Freaks Releases 6 OS 7 Themes for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930!

BB-Freaks has release 6 new OS 7 themes for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930! The 6 themes are very similar with the exclusion of the coloring, there is Red Carbon, Pink Carbon, Orange Carbon, Blue Carbon, Green Carbon and Orange Default.  The themes are all available in the NerdBerry Store for only $1.99 each!  

DevCon Asia 2011 Keynote & Interview with Gregory Wade

Keynote session at DevCon Asia 2011 followed by an interview with Greg Wade, Regional Managing Director, East Asia, RIM, at BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011. Hit the Break for the video!

Leaked OS: BlackBerry Torch 9810 OS 7.1.0.74 – WiFi Hotspot

Here we have a leaked OS for the BlackBerry Torch 9810! This leaked OS brings WIFi Hotspot to the device, I know some of you have been wanting this for a while now. OSBB has leaked this OS, but it seems like a pain in the butt to load it. As it stands you will [...]

Handster Android Marketplace Starting to Submit Apps to Blackberry App World for Developers

RIM has really been pushing the envelope for development for the Blackberry Playbook. Using the app player, Android developers can port their applications to the blackberry platform. RIM is pushing developer to develop using the Blackberry 10 OS and soon to be unreleased Blackberry BBX 10 devices. RIM is pushing the development, with sessions, from the Blackberry DevCon and now they [...]

If you are in New York City Keep a lookout for BlackBerry Teams Giving Exclusive Gifts Away!

RIM just sent us the following info about an exclusive giveaway New York City that starts today and runs until December 17th! Hit the break for more info!

Photo Leak: First Image of BlackBerry Milan!

We recently told you about the line up for all of the new BBX devices, now the new Blackberry 10 devices. Here we have today a first look and at the new BlackBerry Milan the next generation BlackBerry 10 slider! Hit the jump for the image and more details.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 Lands at Videotron!

We knew back in November that the BlackBerry Torch 9810 was headed to Vidéotron, Well the Torch 9810 has landed! They state: “The all-new BlackBerry® TorchTM will blow you away! With a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard, it gives you the best of both worlds. And because it features the latest-generation BlackBerry® 7 operating system, it [...]

Dingleberry Gets Update To v2.1

Just the other day they had an update, so what’s going on with this one? * before you upgrade to the latest OS 1.0.8.6067 a then Login via devuser and run /tmp/setuidgid root /bin/sh to gain root

RIM Renames BBX to BlackBerry 10!

With the US Federal Court baring RIM (BlackBerry) from using name BBX, RIM has renamed BBX to BlackBerry 10! RIM made the announcement during the keynote at BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011.

US Federal Court Bars RIM (BlackBerry) from Using BASIS’ BBX Trademark

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The United States Federal Court in Albuquerque today granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Research in Motion (RIM), immediately barring RIM from using BASIS International Ltd.’s incontestable federally registered BBX trademark at RIM’s Asian DevCon on December 7-8 in Singapore.