Submit your app for Blackberry Playbook

RIM just opened the door to anyone willing to submit apps for Blackberry Playbook.

Just head to the Blackberry Vendor Portal and submit yours!

Developers who submit accepted applications into App World prior to the initial launch will receive a PlayBook subject to conditions, such as abiding by the SDK License Agreement, RIM said. A limit of one PlayBook per developer is in place. Applications must provide functionality considered beneficial to an end-user, with the following categories excluded from eligibility: Web launchers or shortcuts, Web browsers, and applications that provide a simple, single function such as playing noise or displaying a graphic.

The company recently released an update to the beta version of the BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for AIR, which adds support for the Flash Builder 4.5 software development platform with plug-ins that work either Flash Builder 4.0 or the the release of Flash Builder "Burrito." The beta also supports Windows in 64-bit mode and includes a simulator for Linux.

TAT acquired by RIM

Research In Motion has just confirmed the acquisition of Swedish UI design company TAT, which will soon be "bringing their talent to the BlackBerry PlayBook and smartphone platforms.