Mon, Mar 28 2011 | Published in News

BlackBerry PlayBook to run Android apps

By: Thomas Shambler

There was a rumour knocking around the interweb, that BlackBerry’s PlayBook would play nicely with Android apps. Well, it’s rumour no more.

The tablet will run Java and Android apps using a run-time environment. Given the ongoing limitations of BlackBerry’s App World, that’s no bad thing, although developers will have to repackage their apps and have them sold through BB’s own online market. Still, good times for those shunning today’s iPad 2 launch to wait for alternative fruit-based tabletry.

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Editor of Stuff in the Middle East. Known for his witty reviews and insightful comments on some of the world’s coolest kit, he is responsible for putting together the magazine, testing the newest tech, and writing features at the laser-cut edge of the gadget world. Thomas also makes regular broadcast appearances during which he gives friendly advice and warns the world of the impending robot Armageddon.
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One Comment

  • Peter
    March 13, 2012 | Permalink |

    I have upgraded and have had a quick look to find out the procedure for installing what’s necessary to run Android apps… how come everyone is reporting that the playbook runs android but very few are reporting how to actually do that… and the ones that are are pretty cryptic instructions?

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