When is playbook update

In addition to improved security features, the update simplifies deployment of tablets in workplaces, including over-the-air enrollment of a PlayBook to the BlackBerry Mobile Fusion service and ActiveSync authentication. Customers will get a notification of the update on the PlayBook or can tap the gear icon in the top right corner of the display and check for the new version under "software updates.

To activate full device encryption, users go to the "options" menu and navigate to security and then encryption. The action secures data on both work and personal areas of the device with AES bit encryption. The update also adds the Print To Go app capability across Wi-Fi networks, which means a user can deliver documents from a desktop computer to a PlayBook tablet on a different network. Text messaging is now supported as a BlackBerry Bridge application, which requires using a connection through a BlackBerry smartphone.

Email and PIM Enhancements: You've asked for it and we've delivered portrait support for email, calendar and contacts, giving you the option to use your tablet in either orientation to message. This will definitely come in handy for those of you who enjoy thumb typing in portrait mode like I do. We all love a richer app experience, and with the improvements to the Android runtime, that's just what you'll get.

Running the applications in separate windows allows you to multi-task between Android apps easier, and in-app payments will make it easier for you to enhance your app content. Game on! The new update will also help PlayBook Users to encrypt all of their data on the tablet. If there is a new OS available, you will see the build number as well as download size for the update. Click on the Download Now button not pictured to download the update. Notice that you can pause the download should you need to.

The downloads are usually fairly large and may take some time depending on your Internet connection. We recommend plugging in your PlayBook to charge during the download and installation process. Once the download has finished, you will be presented with an Install button. Tap on it to begin the installation. If you are doing any type of work on the device, make sure to save and exit, as the PlayBook will be restarting during installation. Tom Li - October 25, Popular Stories This Week.

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