BlackBerry PlayBook will run Android Apps.

The rumor that RIM would be opening access to android app for it's new PlayBook has been floating around for a while but now it has been confirmed.  RIM has added support of Blackberry Java and Android Apps along with C/C++ development, HTML5, Flash and AIR support.

"The BlackBerry PlayBook is an amazing tablet. The power that we have embedded creates one of the most compelling app experiences available in a mobile computing device today," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The upcoming addition of BlackBerry Java and Android apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook on BlackBerry App World will provide our users with an even greater choice of apps and will also showcase the versatility of the platform."

Take a look at the BlackBerry PlayBook in action.



More info at [Crackberry.com]

BBM coming to Android and iOS?

News and Rumors that RIM has plans to release it's BBM service on Android and later iOS devices have been floating around since last week. Boy Genius Report has stated that things are indeed in the works to bring BlackBerry's prized messaging service to Android and possibly iOS as well.

There is not solid date or pricing information at this time.  And it is speculated that the Android and iOS versions may be a stripped down version of the service; one lacking features like picture, video and location sharing. With apps like WhatsApp and Kik  becoming ever popular on Android and iOS, RIM may be trying to take back the market that these apps are utilizing which is based on a concept they created to begin with.  According to BGR, android was chosen first because it would be easier to develop and integrate on an open platform.

[via BGR]

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