Blackberry OS 2.0 and Windows 8

A few weeks back,Reasearch in motion(RIM) released a major awaited updated on the Blackberry playbook.In the new update, you will be able to see e-mail, view calendars and contacts without having the need to pair up with your Blackberry phone.It also has android VM,which means you can download android apps from the store into your tablet.The new update will also include more features to users when paired with blackberry smartphones ,like use your smartphone's keyboard to input text on your playbook or to use it as a remote. The update also went through aesthetic changes,making your Apps look more  and detailed.  Blackberry 2.0 is available to download under the ''about''tab on your playbook.




Windows 8

Microsoft,Qualcomm,Nvidia,Silicom partners,as well as Texas Instruments worked hard,combined forces and announced that they are planning to launch their brand new windows 8 operating system around october.The new OS features a new app store and a whole new,easier to use and user friendly design compared to previous generations.The new OS will feature a  tile-based Start screen similar to the Windows Phone operating system. Each tile will represent an application, and will be able to display relevant information such as the number of unread messages on the tile for an e-mail app or the current temperature on a weather application.IT will also come with Internet explorer 10,as well as a new task manager design.Windows 8 will be available for both tablets and computers.