What is a BlackBerry PlayBook used for?
A BlackBerry smartphone running OS 5.0 or later, including OS 6.0. Pairing a PlayBook with a compatible BlackBerry smartphone allows you access to all of the e-mail, contacts, calendar, and other information stored on the phone and also permits use of the phone as a modem to reach out to the Internet.
Are Blackberries still around?
The history of Blackberry: The best BlackBerry phones that changed the world. Explainer. Sadly, those days are gone, and while BlackBerry may still have users, it’s lost its mojo. In 2016, BlackBerry announced that it would no longer be making devices of its own, with TCL picking up the license.
How big is the memory on the BlackBerry PlayBook?
The BlackBerry PlayBook delivers professional-grade, consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. This ultra-portable tablet looks and feels great, measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound. The micro USB port allows for an easy connection to your computer with memory of 16 Gb.
What kind of OS does BlackBerry PlayBook have?
Tablet OS (version 1.0.8.4985 after updating) is a RIM development based on UNIX. More about that in Performance. Version 2.0 is to be released soon under the name, BlackBerry PlayBook OS. It is supposed to support Adobe Air 3.0 and Adobe Flash 11. Runtime for Android apps would also be included then.
What can you do with a BlackBerry Tablet?
Owners of a BlackBerry smartphone can connect the tablet to the telephone via tethering (BlackBerry Bridge) (Bluetooth or wifi) and also use its Internet connection. The latter also allows downloading data via special apps directly from the smartphone. The BlackBerry Desktop software (free) allows a timed backup of all documents on the Window PC.
Is there a SD slot in the playbook?
The PlayBook doesn’t have an SD slot for reading out pictures from the digital camera. The PlayBook versions currently available in Germany (16/32/64 GB) are only equipped with wifi and Bluetooth (2.1). Too bad, because it seems that the envisaged business mobility won’t bear fruit without 3G.