RIM opens up app submissions for BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) is now accepting early applications for its forthcoming tablet, BlackBerry PlayBook. Developers can submit apps to BlackBerry App World and become eligible to receive a free PlayBook if their app is submitted and approved before the device is released.
Leading up to the launch of its first tablet device, RIM is making updates to its new BlackBerry Tablet OS software development kit. The latest beta version now includes support for Flash Builder 4.5, which brings drag and drop capabilities to the application development framework. The new SDK also supports Windows in 64-bit and has a simulator for Linux.
“Interest and momentum behind the BlackBerry PlayBook continues to build and we are thrilled with the positive response from both the developer community and our customers,” VP Tyler Lessard said. “We are very pleased to be working with developers in advance of the product launch and the opening of BlackBerry App World to accept BlackBerry PlayBook apps is an important next step.”