Whether you bought a BlackBerry PlayBook way back on April 19^th of last year, or if you took advantage of the recent price drops, there is good news.  The long awaited update to the BlackBerry PlayBook is finally upon us and BlackBerry PlayBook owners can now download and install the update. This update brings a number of expected features such as and updated homescreen, on device (native) Email, Calendar and Contacts apps, and also a number of unexpected but very cool features. Read on for more information about just what this update will bring, and what to expect before updating.

The comparisons between the iPhone and the litany of Android smartphones is mostly a contrast between two operating systems that have more in common than either side is willing to admit. But as a consumer, what is it about the contrast that helps push support for one over another?