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• Gameloft Releases 9mm HD Third Person Shooter for the PlayBook!
• Third Party APK to BAR Converter Website for PlayBook Android Ports
• Kayak Releases BlackBerry Smartphone App Update to v2.0.6
• Kodak Loses Yet Another Round in Patent Lawsuit Against RIM & Apple
• eBuddy XMS Adds Group Messaging & Support for OS 4.6+
• BlackBerry UK Rolls Out Three New TV Advertisements
• OnStar Releases App for BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930
• RIM Explains Piracy Protection Introduced in PlayBook OS 2.0.1
• Developer Opens Up BlackBerry PlayBook Bridge From Desktop

Gameloft Releases 9mm HD Third Person Shooter for the PlayBook! Posted: 21 May 2012 07:48 PM PDT   Gameloft just released another one of their headlining games, 9mm HD, for the PlayBook. Jeff let us know (via OSBB) that the new PlayBook game is one of the largest at ~850MB but packs in some serously beautiful visuals and gameplay. Check out this cross platform trailer to see what I mean: Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link You can find 9mm HD in App World for a very reasonable $0.99 If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: Gameloft Releases SIX Awesome BlackBerry PlayBook Games Gameloft Releases FREE GT Racing Motor Academy Game for PlayBook! HOT! Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD for PlayBook Released by Gameloft Devil Hunter – Doom-like First Person Shooter Gameloft PlayBook Sale Has 10 Games for Only $0.99! Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 10:48 pm. | Gameloft Releases 9mm HD Third Person Shooter for the PlayBook! | Leave a comment |

Third Party APK to BAR Converter Website for PlayBook Android Ports Posted: 21 May 2012 07:38 PM PDT   RIM already allows developers to easily convert Android APK app files to BAR PlayBook apps online (here) but that was not enough for some. @KoLoNjI let us know about APK2BAR that does the same thing in one click without other steps like keys and SDK downloads. I am afraid this will be used for piracy but that is more up to Google to resolve for Android runtime apps and many of these apps are free either way. Check out APK2BAR at apk2bar.unker.net If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: Maxthon Ports Their Browser to the PlayBook (Android) Remote Spark Ports VNC & Remote Desktop RDP Apps to PlayBook (Android) Crowdsourced List of Android Apps That Work on the PlayBook OS 2.0 Beta (Sideloading) How to Sideload Android Apps for PlayBook Android Player (Netflix Example) RIM Sponsoring 50 Android Developer Meetups to Promote PlayBook Android Player Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Fubaz for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 10:38 pm. | Third Party APK to BAR Converter Website for PlayBook Android Ports | Leave a comment |

Kayak Releases BlackBerry Smartphone App Update to v2.0.6 Posted: 21 May 2012 12:53 PM PDT Kayak shafted BlackBerry users recently with a public announcement that they were dropping support and maintenance for us in January. They they proceeded to do an about face and released their Android app on the PlayBook using the Android runtime. Now they have further muddled the issue by releasing what seems to be a maintenance update for Kayak for BlackBerry Smartphones. The updated Kayak app brings us to v2.0.6 from the previous v2.0.4. I am not sure if that means Kayak has decided to do the right thing and maintain support for their BlackBerry app or they just made a quick fix for a friend. Either way you can get the new v2.0.6 of Kayak in App World. Let us know if you score a change log. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: Kayak for BlackBerry Gets Slight Update to v2.0.1 Kayak Flight and Hotel Search App v2.0 Update Kayak.com Releases PlayBook Travel Search App (Android Port) Kayak Releases Free Flight & Hotel Search & Booking App Kayak Updates Free Flight & Hotel Search App – v1.0.14 Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 3:53 pm. | Kayak Releases BlackBerry Smartphone App Update to v2.0.6 | 4 comments |

Kodak Loses Yet Another Round in Patent Lawsuit Against RIM & Apple Posted: 21 May 2012 11:57 AM PDT RIM and Apple have just won another round against Kodak. For the last two years Kodak has claimed that RIM violated their patent for viewing images on a digital camera after taking them. The United States International Trade Commission released their preliminary findings on their website today (PDF). Essentially the judge (not the full commission) has ruled that RIM and Apple have violated Kodak's patent BUT they also ruled that the patent is invalid "due to obviousness." Kodak will obviously appeal this since they lost this round but here is the current rundown from the ITC: Conclusions of Law The accused Apple iPhone 3G infringes claim 15 of the '218 patent. The accused Apple iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 do not infringe claim 15 of the '218 patent. The accused RIM products infringe claim 15 of the '218 patent. Claim 15 of the '218 patent is invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 103 for obviousness. Apple has not violated 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(1) with respect to the '218 patent. RIM has not violated 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(1) with respect to the '218 patent. Isn't it nice when judges see common sense? Thanks Peter for sending this one in via CNET If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: Kodak Loses First Patent Battle Against RIM? Will it Still Win the War? Kodak Sues RIM Over Patent for Previewing Images… RIM Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Kik RIM Gets Reeled Into Another Patent Lawsuit Over Music Playlists Patent Troll Sues RIM, Apple, Samsung, HTC, & Sony Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 2:57 pm. | Kodak Loses Yet Another Round in Patent Lawsuit Against RIM & Apple | 6 comments |

eBuddy XMS Adds Group Messaging & Support for OS 4.6+ Posted: 21 May 2012 10:56 AM PDT eBuddy launched last year and has survived in the very crowded cross platform messenger app category. Now the free real time messaging app has added group messaging.They have also extended support for OS 4.6+ which is nice for users still on those devices. Check out eBuddy free in App World if you were looking for another cross platform messenger with groups support. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: eBuddy XMS is Yet Another Cross Platform Messaging Service Free eBuddy Messenger IM Client Ported to BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Flurry…group messaging, email & feeds on your phone. 3Jam Private Beta – Group Text Messaging Client For BlackBerry eBuddy Beta – Another Free IM Client For BlackBerry Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 1:56 pm. | eBuddy XMS Adds Group Messaging & Support for OS 4.6+ | 2 comments |

BlackBerry UK Rolls Out Three New TV Advertisements Posted: 21 May 2012 08:36 AM PDT RIM's BlackBerry UK advertising team just rolled out three new TV spots to compliment their first round. I really enjoyed their first "BlackBerry People who do" style ad and they seem to be continuing in that vein. The latest videos spotted by CrackBerry show of features like NFC payments on the Bold 9790, BBM Music on the Curve 9320, and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 browser. Check them out below and let us know what you think! Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: BlackBerry Bold Advertisements Going To Waste? Sprint Rolls Out OS 6.0.0.415 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 9330 RIM Applies for Patent on Improved Billboard Advertisements… Rhapsody Rolls Out BlackBerry Beta with 7 Day Free Trial RIM Rolls Out New “Built for BlackBerry” Accessory Program Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 11:36 am. | BlackBerry UK Rolls Out Three New TV Advertisements | One comment |

OnStar Releases App for BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 Posted: 21 May 2012 07:47 AM PDT Those of you with cars powered by OnStart should be happy to see them starting to support BlackBerry for their mobile apps. They released their first app for the Bold 9900 and 9930 at first but hopefully they will expand beyond that. Once you download the app you can use it with your 2010-2012 Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC to access real-time info and do things like unlock the doors remotely. Unmatched control to: NEW!  Find a destination on your phone and send it directly to your OnStar Turn-by-Turn or In-Dash navigation system (OnStar Directions & Connections subscription required).  Your directions will be downloaded and available upon vehicle start, and you are on your way.   Lock/unlock your doors from any distance Start your vehicle remotely (based on vehicle capability) Control your Chevrolet Volt charging and charge mode settings Activate your Horn & Lights to help locate your vehicle Contact an OnStar Advisor, Roadside Assistance or your Preferred Dealer Unprecedented connectivity to: View real-time fuel information, including fuel range, gallons of gas remaining and your lifetime MPG View your Chevrolet Volt battery state of charge, electric range, electric miles and MPG Check your current lifetime mileage Check your remaining oil life View your current tire pressure information Access account information Check out the app free in App World If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: Seidio Releases Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9930 Magmic Releases Four More BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 Themes NFC Only Coming in BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9930 OS 7 Devices? Workaround for BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9930 Back Button App Switcher Bug RIM Announces BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 With Touch and OS 7 Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 10:47 am. | OnStar Releases App for BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 | 4 comments |

RIM Explains Piracy Protection Introduced in PlayBook OS 2.0.1 Posted: 21 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT Alec Saunders raised a furor when he first talked about what RIM was doing to curb piracy on the PlayBook and BlackBerry 10. At first it sounded like he meant that RIM was going to block sideloading but he clarified that. Now we have details from RIM on what they did in OS 2.0.1 to protect developers from having their apps pirated. In short backup files performed using desktop manager are now tied to a BlackBerry ID to stop users from sharing backup files between devices but still allowing that same user to switch devices. Backup files, including the applications, are now also encrypted and that key is tied to the users BlackBerry ID so each key is different per user. RIM then goes on to recommend that developers released their app for only OS 2.0.1+ in their next release so they can take advantage of these protections. Check out the full details on the BlackBerry devblog. I have yet to hear from any devs on if these measures have really stemmed piracy but I will report back when I do. If you are a developer let us know what you think in the comments! PS: I have hoped that RIM would develop a simple solution to tie all of your apps to your BlackBerry ID so devs can easily check if the app is authorized even without a data connection. Hopefully they are working on something in that vein. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: FAQ: RIM Explains The Different Levels Of Content Protection RIM Explains how to Secure Your BlackBerry PlayBook & Wi-Fi Sharing BattleBallz Dev Explains How to Deploy a Marmalade SDK Game to the PlayBook RIM Explains What PlayBook OS Update Means to Devs RIM Explains BlackBerry PlayBook Work & Personal Info Security Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 10:00 am. | RIM Explains Piracy Protection Introduced in PlayBook OS 2.0.1 | 3 comments |

Developer Opens Up BlackBerry PlayBook Bridge From Desktop Posted: 21 May 2012 05:45 AM PDT Now this is an interesting development and one that I think RIM should keep an eye on. The N4BB crew spotted a slick new app that is currently waiting for RIM's approval in App World that opens up the BlackBerry Bridge on the PlayBook to your Desktop. This DesktopBridge app essentially will let you use the PlayBook bridge on your PC over SSL along with all its apps like BBM. In other words your PlayBook is bridged to your BlackBerry smartphone and your desktop accesses the bridge through the PlayBook. If RIM approves the app, and I am not sure if they will, then the developer Xitij Ritesh Patel (@xitijpatel) plans on offering it for $4.99. Kind of a cool idea and one I really wish RIM would build in natively… If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: PlayBook Native & Bridge Browser Working Over AT&T BlackBerry Bridge Connection? RIM Flips AT&T the Bird and Offers PlayBook Bridge Desktop Install Files Directly BlackBerry Bridge Desktop Install Files Found Online RIM Shows Off BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 Bridge Sharing Features on Video Native PlayBook OS 2.0 Email, Contacts, & Calendar Work Over BlackBerry Bridge Internet Connection Unlock ANY BlackBerry for Only $9!!! @ BerryReview Unlocking Store Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 21, 2012, 8:45 am. | Developer Opens Up BlackBerry PlayBook Bridge From Desktop | 3 comments |

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