Crackberry clarified , `` This does n't mean that RIM is working with Google to bring Android marketplace to BlackBerry , but rather that developers who have made Android apps can sign up as BlackBerry App World developers ( which is now free of charge ) and distribute their apps to BlackBerry PlayBook owners via App World . '' BlackBerry 's PlayBook tablet will stores April 2018 and will retail at $ 499 . In an effort to make the PlayBook more attractive , BlackBerry is opening it to Android apps . But few Android app developers would be willing to jump through hurdles for an unproven tablet . The tablet also falls short in terms of supporting integrated BlackBerry messaging apps .
BlackBerry 's PlayBook tablet will stores April 2018 and will retail at $ 499 . In an effort to make the PlayBook more attractive , BlackBerry is opening it to Android apps . But few Android app developers would be willing to jump through hurdles for an unproven tablet . The tablet also falls short in terms of supporting integrated BlackBerry messaging apps .