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While RIM didn’t demo the next generation of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS during the keynote they did hand out developer preview PlayBooks that were pre loaded with the new OS.

PlayBook OS 2 brings a lot of features that people had complained about, things like folders, a more responsive OS and updated native applications like YouTube and the BlackBerry Music App. One thing I must note is that this version did not have native PIM apps like email and calendars, but we’ve been assured that they will launch with PlayBook OS 2 which is “coming soon”.

Yet another successful tablet game has made its way onto the BlackBerry PlayBook. Reckless Racing HD is now available in BlackBerry App World for Download for $4.99. As we continue with this week I’m sure we will see many, many high-end games on the PlayBook.

• Download Reckless Racing for the BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM has just announced that the BlackBerry Tablet OS Native SDK is available now for all developers. Developers can grab the NDK from the link below and begin developing applications for the PlayBook.

• Download the Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS

RIM has just made available the simple solution for Android developers to port their apps to the PlayBook. The Android Player Repackaging Tool allows developers to easily convert and package their existing Android apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Hit the link below to get started.

• Check out the Android Player Repackaging Tool

RIM has just announced BBX today at DevCon 2011. Take a look at the press release below for all the info!

Press Release

RIM Unveils BlackBerry BBX-Combines the Best of BlackBerry and QNX to Provide a Next Generation Platform for BlackBerry Smartphones and Tablets

Additional announcements and highlights from BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 include:

- BlackBerry WebWorks and HTML5 apps compatible with current BlackBerry smartphones and tablets will run on future BBX-based devices

- Native SDK for BlackBerry PlayBook goes gold; released for general availability

- SDK for Adobe AIR Now Supports Adobe AIR 3.0

- BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Developer Beta now available, includes BlackBerry Runtime for Android Apps

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If you remember back to BlackBerry World, RIM decided to surprise all the attendees with free BlackBerry PlayBooks, and it looks like they will be doing the same at Devcon according to reports sent to CrackBerry.com. If you were still sitting on the fence about attending Devcon this year then this should be the kick in the butt some needed. If you haven’t registered yet make sure you hit the link below and register before the 17th of October.

• Register for BlackBerry Devcon 2011

Source: CrackBerry

With Devcon 2011 right around the corner RIM is starting to announce some of the developer sessions that will be available at this years event, and they have gone on the record and said there will be “more sessions than ever” at this years conference. Today on the official RIM blog they have announced some of the sessions that will be available, sessions like developing for the PlayBook Android Player and using BBM Social to make your app go viral.

2011 Devcon Sessions

• Java® Development for BlackBerry® 7
• WebKit and BlackBerry® WebWorks™ Platform Development
• BlackBerry® Tablet OS Development, including Native SDK, Adobe® AIR® and Adobe® Flash® and Android™ Player
• BlackBerry® Platform Services and the BBM™ Social Platform
• Tips and tools for debugging and optimizing your apps
• User interface and user experience tools and best practices
  Developing quality enterprise applications
• Marketing and distributing your applications

Looks like this year is going to be jam-packed with valuable sessions and hopefully a surprise or two from RIM, can anyone say super phone announcement? If you will be attending let us know by sending an email to tips (@) theberryfix.com.

• Register/Get info for Devcon 2011

RIM has just announced that registration for DEVCON 2011 Americas is now open. Early bird registration offers are available now through June 24 for just $699 for the full conference. If you are a 2010 DEVCON alumni you can get your early bird registration for just $599. There are also special rates for students and faculty. DEVCON 2011 is sure to be the BlackBerry developer event for 2011 that you won’t want to miss. There will be seminars, guest speakers, and maybe even a few exciting announcements. DEVCON 2011 will be in San Francisco on October 18-20. You can register at the link below.

• Register for DEVCON 2011 Americas

Calling all developers! RIM has announced that the registration for BlackBerry Devcon 2011 is now open. The developer conference includes keynote from some of the top developers that are working on the BlackBerry platform, hundreds of different breakout sessions giving you the help you need to developer a games for the BlackBerry PlayBook of a Super App for the BlackBerry smartphone.

Registration for the developer conference is open and if you register before June 24th you’re eligible for the early bird rate which is $699.99, all who register after then will pay $849.99. So make sure you register early and we hope to see all the developers there this year.

• Register for Devcon 2011 and get the early bird rate before June 24th.

If you attended the BlackBerry Developer Conference 2010 then RIM is asking for your input to build DEVCON 2011, by opening up to the developer community and asking for papers to make the next conference about what you want. The DEVCON 2011 call for papers is now open and will close on April 1. 2011. So get and submit to help build the next conference and build expand the developer community.

• Submit papers to BlackBerry DEVCON 2011 and help build the next developer conference around your interests