How can I save the PlayBook website onto my home screen as an app?
Here are the instructions to save PlayBook to your phone's home screen for quick, app-like access — no app store download required.
iPhone (Safari only):
Please note: This feature is only available in Safari. If you're using Chrome or another browser, open PlayBook in Safari first.
-Open PlayBook in Safari
-Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen
-Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
-Edit the name if you'd like, then tap Add in the top-right corner
PlayBook will now appear on your Home Screen like a regular app.
Android (Chrome):
-Open PlayBook in Chrome.
-Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
-Tap Add to Home screen
-Edit the name if you'd like, then tap Add
-Confirm by tapping Add again if prompted
PlayBook will now appear on your Home Screen like a regular app.
Please note: Menu wording may vary slightly if you're using a different browser, such as Samsung Internet or Firefox. Look for an option like "Add page to" or "Install app."
Why do this?
Adding PlayBook to your home screen gives you one-tap access, just like a downloaded app — without needing to visit the App Store or Google Play.