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Best applications for using your BlackBerry PlayBook as an eReader!
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Best applications for using your BlackBerry PlayBook as an eReader!

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 10 Aug 2012 11:07 am
With the arrival of the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook, this is the perfect time to showcase one of my favorite pastimes. I love using my PlayBook for reading eBooks each and every day whether I'm on the train commuting to and from work, or just relaxing on the couch. The PlayBook is hands down a great device for reading ebooks. If you're looking for some applications to peruse your DRM free...
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BlackBerry PlayBook Experience: The Written Word

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 12 Jul 2012 10:08 am
The BlackBerry PlayBook Experience is in full swing here in NYC and now that it's near my home turf I couldn't be happier. The minute the clock struck 5pm I hopped on the subway and headed over to Chelsea Market just in time to catch the first of their themed attractions: Experience the Written Word presented by FLATT magazine and hosted by Editor in Chief Christina Lessa. Throughout the day,...
Get caught up on Game of Thrones on your BlackBerry with books, wallpapers, and more!
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Get caught up on Game of Thrones on your BlackBerry with books, wallpapers, and more!

Posted by Michelle Haag on 1 Apr 2012 6:24 pm
Season 2 of A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin starts tonight on HBO, so what better time to get caught up on the story than now? You can purchase books from the series via Kobo for your BlackBerry smartphone or PlayBook, and if you've got the Kindle app side-loaded on your PlayBook, there are a slew of offerings over at Amazon you'll want to look into. No, seriously, a slew. Everything...
The magical Harry Potter series now available as eBooks you can read on your PlayBook!
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The magical Harry Potter series now available as eBooks you can read on your PlayBook!

Posted by Michelle Haag on 27 Mar 2012 6:37 pm
If you love Harry Potter and all things Hogwarts, you're going to be really happy to learn that the books are now available in eBook format. No more lugging those heavy books around when you need your wizardry fix; fire up your favorite eReader app and read to your heart's content. Sounds great, and it is, however there are a few catches. First, the Harry Potter series eBooks are only...
Kobo dropping support for older BlackBerry smartphones
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Kobo dropping support for older BlackBerry smartphones

Posted by Michelle Haag on 5 Nov 2011 3:09 pm
In an email sent out to their customers yesterday, Kobo announced that their app will no longer be supporting BlackBerry smartphones running on an OS earlier than OS 6.0. Dear Valued Customer, We are constantly upgrading our apps to ensure we provide the best eReading experience. Go to the Blackberry App world today to download the latest version of the Kobo eReading app. With this new...
Kindle For BlackBerry Now Available For Download
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Kindle For BlackBerry Now Available For Download

Posted by Bla1ze on 18 Feb 2010 3:12 am
Been waiting for the Kindle for BlackBerry app? Sure you have. Now, provided you live in the US you can now head on over to the Amazon website and download Kindle For BlackBerry for free. The feature breakdown looks like this: Search and browse more than 400,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers. Find New York Times Best Sellers and new releases for $9.99, unless...
Kindle For BlackBerry Coming Soon
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Kindle For BlackBerry Coming Soon

Posted by Bla1ze on 17 Dec 2009 10:13 am
The news itself really isn't that new. As good friend of CrackBerry, Al Sacco mentions in his article the news of Kindle on BlackBerry is rather old now having first shown up on CrunchGear back in October. What is new however, is the fact Amazon has now updated their webpage to show that it is indeed "coming soon". Not exactly sure when that means it will be released but we know it's closer...