Breaking News: BlackBerry "PlayBook" Tablet launched at Developer Conference

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It is called the PlayBook and it is RIM's new 7-inch tablet which features a  1GHz dual-core processor and integrates with user's existing BlackBerry accounts. The PlayBook can handle Flash 10.1 as well as HTML5 web standards as well as Adobe Air integration. Powered by QNX OS which highlights security and stability, the PlayBook is expected to be available in 2011. Video  and photos after the break.

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Mobile browser face-off: Opera Mini vs Skyfire vs Safari vs Firefox vs Internet Explorer

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Ten years ago, the idea that we would be viewing complex webpages on our phones was preposterous. We didn’t have the screens, we didn’t have the broadband speeds and we didn’t have mobile browsers. Well, we didn’t have anything resembling a smartphone either.

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Toronto's Xtreme Labs Announces 10 Million BlackBerry Downloads; Sets Sights on iPad

Xtreme Labs, a leading strategic mobile consulting and development firm, today announced they have recorded their 10 millionth download for their clients' Blackberry-exclusive apps.

Already the creator of over 100 mobile applications for an array of reputable clients, Xtreme Labs has dozens of additional apps currently under development. "We're extremely busy at the Labs," says Farhan Thawar, VP of Engineering at Xtreme Labs. "Our reputation is preceding us when it comes time for potential clients to choose a strategic partner for mobile applications."

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Borders e-store now live with Kobo, Blackberry and Android integration

The eBook market has gotten a lot more interesting as Borders just unveiled its new e-store with 1.5 Million books, integration with Kobo Reader plus a double-whammy of apps for Blackberry and for Android (Kobo has been available on iOS). Hit the jump for the full press release.

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