Update on BlackBerry PlayBook Updates: Monthly software updates on hold in favor of a Tablet OS 2.0 Re-Launch?!

With all of the new BlackBerry Smartphone excitement this week (be sure to check out our reviews of the Bold 9900/9930 and Torch 9860/9850/9810), we forgot to note on the blogs the BlackBerry PlayBook’s 120 day anniversary. Is it a milestone worthy of a joyous celebration? Not quite. Though the PlayBook is powerfully awesome and does have a ton of great things about it — I spent an hour last night watching music videos on the new Vevo app — we’re still waiting for some MAJOR features to hit, like Native Email and the Android App Player. And while our BlackBerry PlayBook forums have been buzzing with users anxiously waiting for the next monthly-ish update in what we thought would be a “steady cadence” of updates, it’s now looking like those shorter-term planned updates are on hold in favor of a much bigger PlayBook 2.0 re-launch.

BlackBerry DEVCON Americas: 2010 highlights and 2011 registration discount info

Originally posted on the (Inside BlackBerry Developer’s Blog)

As we plan excitedly and build passionately towards BlackBerry® DEVCON Americas, BlackBerry DEVCON Asia and BlackBerry DEVCON Europe, we’re taking the opportunity again to ask you about your highlights from 2010 and requests for BlackBerry DEVCON Americas – the first stop in our world series of developer events.

My top three personal favorite moments from 2010 were:

• Meeting with BlackBerry Developer Group Managers from around the world at a special reception in The View lounge on the 39th floor of the Marriott Marquis. The managers also shared their experience and tips for launching groups at a special community session.
• At a special evening event, we highlighted some of our favorite Super Apps from the 2010 BlackBerry Partners Fund Developer Challenge (go here to enter the 2011 challenge!)
• Mike Lazaridis welcoming an excited and passionate Dan Dodge of QNX on stage to talk about the ultra-powerful BlackBerry® Tablet OS. So much energy on stage and in the crowd!

Check out the BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 highlights photos and videos section for even more!

Your feedback from BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 is embedded in every aspect of the BlackBerry DEVCON Americas plan. One significant way we’ve implemented your feedback is that the conference is now three days instead of four – although we’ve kept the very best of the fourth day’s content in special community sessions throughout the event. That said, what else do you want to see at BlackBerry DEVCON Americas 2011? Let us know your ideas in the comments below!

We’re committed to making BlackBerry DEVCON Americas 2011 the biggest and best yet, and are excited to be offering great deals on our conference access, as well as alumni and hotel discounts. In order to give everyone the opportunity to register at our early bird rate (only $699 plus tax) we are extending this offer until August 26th – register now!

See you in San Francisco!

BlackBerry DevCon Americas Early Bird Offer Extended

RIM is extending the BlackBerry DevCon Americas early bird registration to hopefully build up the event. If you haven’t registered yet, get in before the early bird deadline expires and save yourself some cash. Here is the full update from RIM:

We are extending our BlackBerry DevCon Americas Early Bird deadline to allow even more of the BlackBerry developer community to take advantage of the great offers we have available this year! This is our lowest price yet — registerbefore the new August 26th Early Bird Deadline so you don’t miss these savings:

• Pay only $699 USD, a savings of $250 off the onsite rate
• Save on your hotel booking – stay 4 nights at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis for the price of 3! Plus, if you attended BlackBerry DevCon 2010, you could save an additional $100 USD with the Alumni Discount.

The BlackBerry Development Platform makes developing mobile applications faster, easier, and more profitable than ever – find out how at BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011, October 18-20 in San Francisco.

• Register for the Event here

_{This article was originally published in forum thread: BlackBerry DevCon Americas Early Bird Offer Extended started by Joe Jerde View original post}

BlackBerry DevCon: Europe and Asia dates and locations announced!

Back during BlackBerry World RIM announced they would be expanding their BlackBerry Developer Conferences to new areas this year. Europe was included this time around, as was Asia after having hosted the first DevCon Asia in Indonesia back in January. The dates and locations at the time of the announcement hadn’t been worked out but now we have dates and a location for DevCon Europe and a location for DevCon Asia:

• DevCon Europe: Amsterdam, February 7 and 8, 2012.
• DevCon Asia: Bangkok, Thailand with specific dates to be announced shortly.

If you’re a BlackBerry developer and are planning on participating in either of the DevCon events scheduled, RIM has extended the call for papers until Friday July 15th for BlackBerry DEVCON Asia and Friday September 16th for DevCon Europe.

Learn more via the BlackBerry DevCon Website

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Register now for BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 and save $250

Register now for BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 and save $250 USD off the onsite rate with our early bird offer when you register by August 26, 2011. Save even more with the Registration & Hotel Bundle! Bundle your registration fee and hotel costs together, and get 4 nights at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis for the price of 3. Find out more about the Hotel Bundle. Will you be attending? Let us know!

• For more details and to get registered

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RIM Traveling EMEA for Developer “Meet the PlayBook” Events

Now that RIM has formally announced that they will be having a DevCon in Europe they seem to be making a bigger push to engage developers there and throughout the EMEA. The latest effort in that vein is the announcement of four “Meet the PlayBook” events scattered around the region. I am not sure what made RIM choose these cities but I am hoping it is based on interest. Here are the event dates and locations:

• 24th May – Johannesburg
• 26th May – Dubai
• 2nd June – Madrid
• 14th June – Milan

Each of the events is running a parallel business and technology track on the same day so there should be something for everybody. Here is how RIM describes it:

We are delighted to announce our exclusive BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet developer and business seminar series in association with Adobe®, which we’ll be taking on the road across the EMEA region. At our exclusive – and free! – half-day event, you’ll get hands-on access to our new tablet and find out everything you need to know about developing a multi-screen strategy for a client, converting your existing Adobe® Flex or Adobe® AIR® apps, or turning your ideas into successful, revenue-generating reality.

You can find more details on the RIM DevBlog.

BlackBerry DevCon Americas registration now open

Registration for the BlackBerry Developer Conference (DevCon) in San Francisco is now open. The conference is taking place this year from October 18th to the 20th at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Early Bird registration is only $699, or $599 for qualifying alumni. Students can also receive speical pricing of $199 and faculty can get in for $399. Also upcoming is the first BlackBerry DevCon Europe as well as BlackBerry DevCon Asia. Hit the link below for more info. See you there!

More information/register BlackBerry DevCon Americas

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BlackBerry DevCon 2011 Registration Now Open – October 18th-20th

At the end of BlackBerry World last week RIM announced the dates for BlackBerry DevCon (Developer Conference) 2011 in San Francisco.

Registration is now open for DevCon and they have an early bird rate in effect for $699 along with a 4 nights for 3 paid nights special going on. Sadly this year won’t be as international since RIM announced DevCon Europe along with their previous DevCon Asia which was very successful.

You can register for DevCon 2011 Americas at this link. Let us know if you are going in the comments!

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BlackBerry DevCon 2011 registration now open

Although we’re still going through BlackBerry World in Florida, during the general session keynote today Senior Vice President, Business & Platform Marketing, at Research In Motion, Jeff McDowell announced that registration for BlackBerry DevCon is now open. This year, the event will take place in San Francisco on October 18 through 20.

Some of the demos, such as TAT that we’ve looked at from BlackBerry World are slated for arrival at DevCon so, if you’re looking to get in on the action early head on over the DevCon registration page. If you’re unable to attend DevCon Americas, there is still DevCon Asia and Europe as well. Check out the DevCom 2011 Americas page for more details.

Visit the BlackBerry DevCon page for more details

Save the Dates: BlackBerry Developer Days in Dubai, Washington, New York and More

RIM is hosting BlackBerry Developer Days that feature technical and go-to market sessions for developers of all experience levels. The sessions are designed to take you through some of the intricacies of developing for the BlackBerry platform and feature hints on how to get started. Upcoming dates include:

Dubai – 26 January 2011
Washington – March 8th
New York – March 15th
Toronto – March 24th
Sunnyvale – April 13th

Learn more about BlackBerry Developer Days at this link and see if one is coming to a city near you.