RIM has released new versions of their official Facebook apps for smartphones and the PlayBook tablet today, and there’s a handful of new features to enjoy. One thing RIM is pushing hard these days is BBM integration, so Facebook 2.0 for smartphones now lets you share news items with BlackBerry Messenger contacts, as well as invite new contacts when PIN numbers are detected within the app. Chat was added awhile back, but is now accessible from the messages app, just as if you were sending a text message or an e-mail. Notifications have been upgraded so you’ll get a ping in the messages app when one of your items are “liked” or there’s a new post on an event wall. Profile view now lets you dig a little deeper into details like hometown and relationship status.

Meanwhile, the PlayBook app has added events, so you can keep tabs on and participate in parties and other gatherings being organized on Facebook. Another significant addition is Places, so you can check in while you’re out on the town, as well as pull up particular locations on Bing Maps. There are a few smaller additions too, like being able to pick who you share your updates to, and see the names of who’s “Liking” what.

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