• Technology Ratings
  • Desktop Computer Ratings
  • Digital Camera Ratings
  • Laptop Ratings
  • Smartphone Ratings
  • Tablet Ratings
  • Printer Ratings
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Forum Login
  • Media Kit
TabletPCReview.com
  • HOME
  • REVIEWS
    • ALL REVIEWS
    • Tablet PC Reviews
    • eReader Reviews
    • TOP BRANDS
    • Apple Tablet PC Reviews
    • Samsung Tablet PC Reviews
    • Motorola Tablet PC Reviews
    • HP Tablet PC Reviews
    • Dell Tablet PC Reviews
    • Lenovo Tablet PC Reviews
    • RECENT REVIEWS
    • Hisense Sero 7 Lite Review: Walmart's $99 Tablet

    • Walmart shoppers may have seen the Hisense Sero 7 Lite and wondered if this very inexpensive tablet ...

    • HP Slate 7 Review: A Real Bargain

    • Looking for an inexpensive Android tablet from a company you can trust? Look no farther than the HP ...

  • NEWS
    • FIND NEWS
    • All Tablet PC News
    • Tablet PC News Archives
    • NEWS CATEGORIES
    • Apple iPad News
    • Google Android News
    • Windows Tablet News
    • eReader News
    • BlackBerry News
    • RECENT NEWS
    • Hisense Sero 7 Lite Review: Walmart's $99 Tablet

    • Walmart shoppers may have seen the Hisense Sero 7 Lite and wondered if this very inexpensive tablet ...

    • Every Student in L.A. Schools Getting an Apple iPad

    • The Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to purchase an Apple iPa...

  • SHOP
    • SHOP
    • Tablet PC Price Search
    • COMPARE
    • Android Tablets
    • Windows Tablets
    • iPad (IOS) Tablets
    • webOS Tablets
    • Blackberry OS Tablets
    • eReader Tablets
    • POPULAR PRODUCTS
    • HP Slate 7
      eBay $219.41
    • SEE ALL POPULAR TABLET PCs
  • DISCUSSIONS
    • TABLET PC DISCUSSIONS
    • See All Tablet PC Forums
    • POPULAR FORUMS
    • What Tablet PC Should I Buy?
    • Apple/iOS Forum
    • Hewlett Packard Forum
    • Lenovo (IBM) Forum
    • Software Forum
    • RECENT DISCUSSION
    • » tablet capable of playing bbciplayer
    • » What tablet should I buy?
    • » Nursing Student Needs a Tablet PC
    • » Need tablet upgrade after owning Thinkpad x220 tablet
    • » Tablet exclusively for sketching and drawing
  • VIDEO
    • TABLET PC VIDEOS
    • View All Tablet PC Videos
    • RECENT TABLET PC VIDEOS
  • APPS
  • ACCESSORIES
  • DEALS
  • BUSINESS

PlayBook Tablet Getting an Upgrade to BlackBerry 10

By Ed Hardy, TabletPCReview Editor | | 2753 Reads
Email this article Print Discuss      Tweet

PlayBook owners can breathe a sigh of relief: rather than being obsolete, this tablet is going to get a major upgrade to the next version of the BlackBerry operating system.

BlackBerry PlayBookThe PlayBook was unveiled back in 2010 as a companion device for BlackBerry smartphones. In the intervening years, it never found much of an audience.

But it's not being abandoned. BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said "Our plan is to upgrade all existing PlayBooks to BlackBerry 10" during the announcement of this new operating system.

Everything Old Is New Again

Actually, PlayBook users might find many aspects of the new operating system to be familiar. In his hands-on preview of BlackBerry 10 written for Brighthand, Jamison Cush described it as "strikingly similar to the BlackBerry PlayBook OS".

As Cush pointed out, neither supports softkeys or control buttons, and all navigation is swipe-based. And both are based on the QNX operating system.

Heins did not give specifics on when an upgrade to BlackBerry 10 for the PlayBook can be expected. He also didn't say anything about his company developing new tablets.

Want to learn more about the Playbook? Read our review.


Email this article Print Discuss      Tweet
Most Recent News
Hisense Sero 7 Lite Review: Walmart's $99 Tablet
Every Student in L.A. Schools Getting an Apple iPad
Apple Could Be Testing Some Additional Features for iOS 7
Related Articles
RIM Releases BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Update
BlackBerry PlayBook and Apple iPad Found Safest for Enterprise Use


Our Most Popular Tablet PC Reviews

  • HP Slate 7

    Amazon Marketplace $168.75

    Slate 7

  • Microsoft Surface RT

    Microsoft Store $499.00

    Surface RT

  • Acer Iconia W3

    Amazon $429.99
    Target $429.99

    Iconia W3

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

    Amazon Marketplace $397.99

    Galaxy Note 8.0

  • Dell Latitude 10 Tablet

    Amazon Marketplace $498.59
    Rakuten.com Shopping $498.59
    Rakuten.com Shopping $492.99

    Latitude 10 Tablet
Powered by Shopping.com


Partner Resources

  • Shop Sony Deals!

Today's Promotions

  • Create the ultimate PC for your business. Shop now for Sony VAIO laptops and Sony VAIO PC's
    Technology Solutions for Business Big and Small. Shop Now.
  • Mobile Convergence Comes Home with Higher-Speed, Lower-Cost.
    Click here to learn how Sony Business Store can help you increase your Business Productivity.
  • Uncompromising Gaming Performance
    For a limited time save $100 on the award-winning MSI GT Series gaming notebooks. Redefine your gaming experience.
  • The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet.
    Introducing the fully-rugged Toughpad™ FZ-G1 Windows® 8 tablet. Featuring a lightweight, all-weather design.
  • Emerging Tech Drives SMB Home-to-Office Telecommuting Activities
    Learn more by reading about Mobility in Motion, a special report sponsored by SONY.
  • ULTRA SMART. ULTRA AFFORDABLE. ULTRABOOK.
    Lenovo Ultrabooks are a statement in style, mobility and productivity. Choose your favorite color and get going. Advertisement
  • Consumer Devices meet business Tools. Learn more by readiing Mobility in Motion, Sponsored by SONY Business Store
    As at-home technology increases in sophistication, bridging the gap between toys and mobility tools becomes a cost-effective and reliable alternative for SMBs on the move.
  • SONY BUSINESS DIRECT. Save up to $450 on VAIO touchscreen computers.
    Save on the perfect mix of portability and performance. Shop Now.
  • Improve Business Productivity
    Make it easier to work remotely or from home. Click to learn more about Emerging Tech For SMB sponsored by Sony Business Store. Advertisement

MORE FEATURED Tablet PC CONTENT

  • Apple iPad mini Review
    The iPad mini is Apple's first attempt at making a smaller tablet to compete with the 7-inch crowd. How did it do?
  • Apple iPad mini vs. Google Nexus 7
    The iPad mini is Apple's slimmer option to the already popular tablet. Considering that the new device is smaller, it is a direct competitor to the Google Nexus 7. So how do the devices match up?
  • Amazon Vs. Google Play: Which Reigns Supreme?
    Amazon and Google built their respective tablets, the Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7, around their content services. But which service has more to offer?
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review
    The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is an Android tablet that emphasizes drawing and other stylus-focused features. Here, we take it for a test drive.
  • BlackBerry PlayBook Review
    RIM is walking the fine line between enterprise and consumer tablet with its BlackBerry PlayBook.
  • Tips for Tablet Shopping this Holiday Season
    Some say we're living in the Post-PC Era, when tablets and phones are replacing desktops and laptops. We have suggestions for people who want to join in.
  • Google Nexus 7 Review: Welcome The New 7-Inch Champ
    The Google Nexus 7 has arrived, and with it comes a new standard for consumption tablets: a low price point combined with high-end specs to offer the smoothest media experience possible.
  • Google Android 4.1 vs. Apple iOS 6: Head to Head
    We take a hands-on look at the latest operating systems from Apple and Google, comparing them feature by feature. Good reading for those trying to pick their first tablet.
  • Making Sense of Tablet Specs: A Technology Cheat Sheet
    Pop quiz: What's the difference between a tablet running Android Gingerbread 2.3 with Sense and a tablet with Honeycomb 3.1 and TouchWiz? What's display ppi? What's a dual-core processor? Find out in this tablet cheat sheet, designed to help consumers decipher spec jargon.
  • Technology Guide
  • Desktop Review
  • Digital Camera Review
  • Notebook review
  • BrightHand
  • TabletPCReview
  • Printer Comparison

TechTarget publishes more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial
to the jobs of IT pros.


TechTarget Corporate Web Site |  About Us |  Advertising |  Media Kit  |  Site Map |  Contact Us |  Submit Review |  RSS Feeds |  Jobs

All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2013, TechTarget |  Read our Privacy Statement