BlackBerry signs Polar Mobile for tablet apps

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has entered into a deal with Indian-led Polar Mobile for exclusive development of apps to enhance appeal of its soon-be-launched PlayBook tablet. Polar Mobile has already developed over 180 apps for RIM's BlackBerry smart phones.

By signing the deal with Polar Mobile to produce exclusive apps for its tablet, RIM aims to further distinguish the PlayBook from rival iPad. The tablet will powered by a new powerful QNX operating system which RIM bought specifically for the PlayBook.