Research in Motion (RIM) has released a software update for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
Version 2.0.1.358 is available to download and bring a few enhancements to the 7-inch device. The smartphone and tablet maker launched PlayBook OS 2.0 back in February bringing with it native email, calendar and contact.
RIM hasn't given a very detailed list of the improvements saying that it includes:
• Browser enhancements to address performance with some websites
• Improvements to support Android apps
• Optimizations to Video Chat, PIM [personal information manager] and BlackBerry Bridge applications
• And much more!
Users should receive a notification about the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade but can also manually check within the settings menu.
Comments
Nizamudeen1230 said: i am from dubai i have playbook 64gb version 201358 there is not available video chat appsplz try to support me
Chili Boots said: It DOES get tedious the ignorant pounding that Playbook keeps gettingI have owned mine for 2 months and am very happy with her And she just keep getting even better No Microsoft No Apple Just elegantly well done hardware and evolving software The pomposity and sheer pretentiousness of those other 2 vendors I can happily do withoutThank you RIM Keep going
John said: Owning a pair 64gb and a 16gb i can safely sayIts really good the problems is with the phones they suck suck suckLuckily me and my whole family about 16 people rid ourselves of that garbage cheers
dindak said: Android apps run much better now - well doneKeep improving it RIM
Seakicreativeservices said: thank u
Resistance said: Nice to know you actually own one One tech guy did a review on it I think BGR if I remember and claimed it didnt have GPS I guess the guy never bothered to pick one up
Resistance said: As a playbook owner I dont see anything wrong with this article at all It is a relatively small update and the playbook is small in comparison to many of the others on the market But of course small in a good way I had an ipad the thing was simply too big to be portable and ended up just sitting at my bedside and never getting used The playbook gets used at work on the airplane coffee shops I even mounted it in my car and use it as a map and music device The playbook is the best tablet on the market right now and without a doubt the best bang for your buck
Knowles2 said: As expect more updates I expect Playbook owners will continually get updates until blackberry 10 is release that way they can test features and updates in the wild before releasing there new OSAn the playbook is the best tablet on the market at it current price point
Trini-34 said: Thank you I am not a bad guy I think but the BlackBerry PlayBook is an awesome device and everwhere I turn there are incorrect statements by editiors and these isheeps are eatting it up But anyway I meant no disrespect to anyone I am sorry if I offended anyone on this site Sorry Jim Sorry Matt Thank you all for the links
Justforfun777 said: I liked your blog Hopefully someone at RIM will read itGood article from Matt as wellGetting some more balanced reporting now
Seakicreativeservices said: Trini-34 I TOTALLY understand your defensive comments Since I have gotten my MUCH BELOVED Playbook I have seen so many sites bashing this wonderful addition to the Blackberry family To be honestits Blackberrys fault for not providing a great ad campaign for this innovative addition to the product line I even did a blog about it last week here is the link httpseakiwordpresscom201This was a WONDERFUL opportunity for Blackberry to create a really cool entry into the tablet market The Playbook IS NOT an Ipod but a really awesome tablet-like addition to the service that many of us business professionals depend on sorry for the link but this topic is such a hot topic right now Thanks Matt for a good article
Jim Martin said: Just to bring a little balance here read our coverage of the PlayBook in our tablet buying guidehttpwwwpcadvisorcoukbuy If you read through the accompanying articles youll see that we have nothing against the PlayBook at all In fact three of the PC Advisor team have PlayBooks and we like them a lot
Matt Egan said: Well thanks Thanks for that Have a great day too
Trini-34 said: I understood what you meant but did you really have to mention it like thatwhen iso has an update do you say a big update for a big tablet Or when OS2 launched did you say a BIG update for a small tablet see where I am going with this Did meant to sound like an idiol but you media folks bring out the worst in people with your bashing and small talk You said you have one you know that it is a great product lacking apps and all Just enough already with the bashingYou have a great day
Matt Egan said: Wow Leaving aside the total idiocy of your post let me say this the update is minor and the tablet is 7in - ie small I know I have one
Trini-34 said: A small update for a small tabletWhat a redacted stupid headline I hate you RIM bashers for being so stupid redacted against technology Regardless of apps or whatever I will love to see you create something better you probably cannot even have kids redacted
rrrrrrrr said: What is your bashing point You itards are a joke