With the new 2.0 PlayBook software comes the integration of Android app support which will of course mean a whole new slew of applications that is available on the BlackBerry PlayBook. This will greatly help to fight one of the biggest complaints by consumers that there aren't near as many apps available for BlackBerry products as its rivals IOS, and Android.
Beta testing revealed that these Android apps performed great on the PlayBook in terms of graphical and functional aspects.

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0  also see the addition of RIM's BlackBerry App World, with the experience being virtually seamless for the end user. PlayBook 2.0 will allow you to create folders, it will have native email, calendar and contact support which will make for a very compelling upgrade package that should have been part of the original launch.

As an addition on top of the android support, and added apps that were missed the first time around, you will now have a video store that is powered by Rovi, where you will be able to download and rent TV shows and movies. These rented or bought shows will be able to be output at 1080p via HDMI, and can use this content on any other device running the roxio software. In addition you will have the ability to turn your BlackBerry Smartphone into a keyboard or mouse to navigate your BlackBerry PlayBook, using the BlackBerry Bridge Remote Control feature.

Docs to Go will also see an improvement coming with the new PlayBook software 2.0. With the additional support to edit PowerPoint files, enhanced formula support, and the capability to embed images which will be unique features of the PlayBook it should create an incredible tablet not only for personal use but for business use as well.

All in All RIM clearly sees that they will need to pull up their socks and start to stay competitive in a market that demands such actions. It is clearly seen here with the OS 2.0 for the PlayBook that RIM has finally stepped up their game, making it one step closer to filling in the hole they have unfortunately dug for themselves.

Blackberry needs to do some catching up though when it comes to app sharing. You can manipulate content using any app in the iOS or android cause they are made with a purpose also for sharing like for example sending texts,pictures or videos to Facebook which can be done in two taps. Playbook OS cannot send a picture to an email unless the email client is open, then you have to open the message tab and attach the picture. Quite old school!


In terms of price, Playbook should have been the launch tablet for blackberry. It goes for less than US 300 and that makes it a kindle fire killer because it is much better than the amazon slate. It is not a slim fit like the Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7 but it is a third of the price, making its offer very tempting indeed

All in all, the Playbook OS 2.0 is not as rounded as iOS or android but it has everything you need for not so much cash, hence a four star rating is a fair judgement