BBGeekcast: January 28, 2011 – Episode 149

This BBGeekcast runs a bit long, because there’s plenty to discuss. When we ran News From The Wire this week, we had what I thought was a strong lead. Android apps on the PlayBook? Winner. But then we heard some more news on Thursday afternoon that makes this one of the more interesting weeks in recent memory. So click on over here to hear the BBGeekcast (13 min, 05 sec) And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss future episodes!

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Highlights include:
After we learned about four new GSM BlackBerry models a few weeks ago, I wondered where the CDMA models were. Was RIM’s relationship with Verizon fractured? Apparently not. This week we got word of four CDMA models that should hit later this year. I guess all of RIM’s efforts are going into the PlayBook, hence the lack of first half smartphone releases. But this crop looks good. It’s comparable to the GSM model, but with one notable addition. And, again, the possibility of Android apps on the PlayBook is fascinating. I offer my take on it, and solicit opinions to the contrary. After all, there has to be another side to this.

About the Author

Joe Pawlikowski is the Senior Editor at MobileMoo.com and has been covering the mobile industry full time since 2007. When he's not writing about the tech scene, he can be found discussing his personal love - baseball (and more specifically the New York Yankees) as well as writing on his personal blog.