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RIM has released the latest OS for the BlackBerry PlayBook version 2.0, available for download now.

The new features are:
Integrated email client with a unified inbox: Users may use a  unified inbox for all personal and work emails and messages in one place, including messages from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Social Integration with Calendar and Contacts apps:  The built-in calendar retrieves information from social networks and populate contact cards with updated information from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to create a consolidated view of contacts.

Updated BlackBerry Bridge app: to Bluetooth connect between BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry smartphone (including BBM, Email, Contacts, Calendar and Browser) and display documents, web pages, emails and photos from BlackBerry smartphone on BlackBerry PlayBook. There is a new remote control feature that turns the BlackBerry smartphone into a wireless keyboard and mouse for a BlackBerry PlayBook. 

Improved mobile productivity: Updated document editing functions, the new Print To Go app, and increased control and manageability of corporate data with BlackBerry Balance, together with an updated virtual keyboard with auto correction and predictive next word completion.

Thousands of new apps and content are added to BlackBerry App World. A new BlackBerry Video Store has also being launched. 

The browser has enhanced web browsing.

RIM is also releasing BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for an enterprise to manage BlackBerry PlayBook tablets and BlackBerry smartphones. The full release will be in late March 2012.

If you have a PlayBook, you can now download the shooting game Plants vs Zombies by PopCap Games & EA Games.

In your PlayBook just open up BlackBerry App World and type in a search.

Just prepare to enter your credit card number as the app costs RM11.75.

Norton by Symantec has released a free app Norton Safety Minder: Mobile Edition that keeps an eye on kids’ smartphone activities.  

The tools in this application, which is part of Norton Online Family, teach kids safe and age-appropriate digital habits on their mobile devices.

The parents use their Norton Online Family account to set filter settings to monitor and block harmful sites.  They can also apply this on the child's PC. The service tracks up to seven days of content for free.

The parents can use the same account to manage the “House Rules” on more than a dozen devices at the onlinefamily.norton.com website at no charge.

It is good news for people who bought Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7.

Starting from 8th February, they can update their phones for free using PC on Nokia Suite.

Nokia Belle has up to six customizable home screens, and live widgets in 5 sizes, with a smoother and faster transition from one home screen to another. The menus are simpler, applications improved and notifications accessed faster. You can pull down the status bar, customize wallpapers to access information easily and manage connectivity from any home screen or application. The web browser is improved. The new Nokia Maps access navigation faster and there are new and powerful Microsoft applications.

Looks like we are at the end of yet another month; Nothing to worry about though as 2012 is definitely not the end of the world. Need proof? Check the expiry dates on some of your stored food items. Anyway, here are four games which were reviewed over the past 31 days.

Super Crate Box
Platform: iOS
Price: USD1.99
Developer: Vlambeer vof

This game can be summed up in three words: repetition, repetition, repitition. Yes I am sure you have grasped the concept by now. The game is all about collecting crates. These crates contain random weapons, so it is completely your luck whether you get the hated dual pistols, the terrifying disc gun or the other awesome weapons like grenade launcher. To get pass the first level, you need to collect a total of 10 crates in one round, without dying beforehand of course. Now, this is where the trickiness begins. The enemies here are extremely dangerous; one single touch will cause instant death. Jumping on them will not help at all and yes, I tried it Super-Mario style. The only thing that can kill them is the fire at the end of the road, or the weapons you hold. After collecting a certain number of crates, you unlock even more weapons. The game’s price is due to its addictive nature; for instance, I wasted a whole hour when I first started playing when I had meant to play for only fifteen minutes. Besides that, it is also a game ported over from the PC. The older generation would probably remember it. All in all, truly a superb game.   

Hank Hazard: The Stunt Hamster
Platform: iOS
Price: USD0.99
Developer: Chillingo

Several days ago, Chillingo released this game and it is definitely one to watch as it has all the right ingredients for a successful game: A cute animal, physics based and, well, that’s all that is needed actually. So Hank Hazard is the name of an adorable hamster who dreams of becoming the world’s first stunt hamster. There are more than 100 levels offered and it takes speed and genius-ness to gain nuts bonus. There is also a chance for you to collect golden stars which unlock extra levels. Similar to all physics-based games, you need imagination and precision to get it going. You have to avoid fire pits and electrical grills and make use of punching gloves and the likes to get to your target. A fantastic physics puzzler game for only USD0.99

Trial Xtreme 2 HD
Platforms: iOS, Android
Price: Free version and Paid version which costs USD1.99
Developer: Deemedya

Adrenaline junks who prefer pulling off stunts in midair than going around a track in circles will welcome this game with wide open arms while singing praises to the developers. Trial Xtreme was madly popular and the second edition was just released on both iOS and Android. It has a total of 32 levels set across 5 challenging environments which should satisfy that BMX itch of yours. Basically you have to negotiate your way through ramps, tires, rocks and more. The fact that is built on  the NVIDIA(R) PhysX(R) should tell you a little bit about how realistic the rider and bike physics are. I got the free version which offers 3 levels as a teaser and even though am not a huge fan of these sort of games, I must say that the game really is that good. I mean it has to be right, seeing that the first one had over 4 million downloads. 

One Epic Game
Platform: iOS
Price: USD0.99
Developer: Chillingo

This game could have been so much more, sadly, I found it lacking in quite a few aspects. Let me list out what they got right; A superb name and superb music. That’s it. The usual controls are here. Left is jump while right side is to shoot. Hold the jump button longer to jump higher. Somehow though, it just didn’t feel right. Something was missing. Maybe it was the excitement, but what exactly, I’m not sure. Hopefully the upcoming updates will bring about just the right element. Oh this is set in post-apocalyptic times by the way. Anyway, as the game description goes, there is only one tough action hero who can save us all. Unfortunately, he is busy, so it is up to you. Kinda odd right? Only one action hero but now, you can do it too. There is a Story Mode as well as Free Run. Actually, it is actually a newer and modified version of Monster Dash. Personally, I find Jetpack Joyride way better. But then again, it is personal preference after all; To each his own.

For the coming Chinese New Year, PETRONAS Dagangan (PDB) is launching the 2012 PETRONAS Coffee Break Campaign and the PETRONAS PitStop iPhone app.

The app can locate more than 900 PETRONAS stations nationwide. Users would be able to monitor fuelling expenses and Mesra membership points, receive latest updates on ongoing promotions and connect to PDB's Mesralink customer service.

The app can be downloaded from the App Store for free. Plans are underway for an Android version in several months time. 

Introducing the Lumia 900, Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 in CES 2012, Nokia is also announcing that there are about 50,000 apps available in Windows Phone Marketplace for these smartphones.

They include exclusive apps like CNN, Univision, ESPN, and Sesame Workshop.

First and exclusive for Nokia, the CNN for Windows Phone app has the latest news on what's happening around the globe, with a panoramic interface. It can pin sections of the app to the home screen. The user can have direct access to iReport, CNN's participatory news community. It's a new feature for users to submit an iReport while simultaneously capturing the event. The CNN app will be launched next month and it's free. 

Univision for Windows Phone caters to news and entertainment about sports, as well as cooking and local content.

The ESPN app enables sports fans to customize the app and to enjoy news, scores, videos, analysis and others that you navigate to with a swipe of a finger.

Sesame Workshop is adapted from Sesame Street book titles to help an adult teach her child to become a storyteller while the adult becomes the listener, the questioner, and the audience to the child. Sesame Workshop Senior Vice President, Scott Chambers claimed that with this app continued the 42-year tradition of encouraging families to read together.

Nokia Lumia 800 will be available in Microsoft Stores and any other online channels while the Lumia 710 will be available tomorrow for order on www.t-mobile.com.

Rather surprising that RIM is not touting its new BlackBerry devices, rather its latest upgrades to its operating system, the OS 7.1.

The upgrades are:

BlackBerry Tag is like Bump except that the phones require NFC to work. Tap a BlackBerry against another to exchange the information. 

Mobile hotspot allows up to five devices to connect to the BlackBerry’s Internet connection. The special feature here is users can call using WiFi.

The BlackBerry travel app can help plan, book, manage, and share travel experiences.

The updated BBM app can do extended profile customization.

The Maps app has special offers nearbyCertain BlackBerry models can tune in to local FM radio.