What BB features would you like to see return to BB10
Now that we've had a chance to really get a hands-on with the new BlackBerry 10 OS, I want to hear what sort of features you want to see come back from the old BlackBerry OS to the new BB10. Features you just CANNOT live without and wished you could have them on your BB10 device out of box.
My list (in no particular order):
1. Calendar Alarms - I use my Calendar for EVERYTHING so this is key for me. Setting up appointments is one thing and having a reminder on it is another, but a separate alarm is what I relay on daily. I have probably 3-4 separate alarms on a daily basis: wake up, leave for work, go to the gym, take medication, etc. So this is probably my #1 thing I want to see come back.
2. "Files" Management - In the old BB OS I was able to edit a file more so than you can with BB10. I liked being able to hide files, hide folders and hide apps, for instance. Hiding apps I don't use very often but I may want to use one day, for instance Smart Tags or Print ToGo, helped me keep the clutter out of my phone. I use to make folders for apps that I never used like my e-mail accounts, text messages app or apps I wont use. Hiding files I don't want people to start sifting through important work documents but are still important for me to access on the go was important to me and once I got home, I could transfer it safely to my computer and unhide the file(s).
3. Hidden Files - Kind of hand & hand with the top comment. I tested out if I can hide a document on my Micro SD Card and unfortunately the phone locates it as if it were visible. For security reasons, I want to be able to hide and unhide files at my will or else I'll have to start finding a way to transport my files elsewhere. But being able to compose, download and store these sensitive files on my phone really was convenient
4. More Settings - Being able to view Device Settings and Advanced System Settings in particular. I understand some of the settings from Device is now separated elsewhere but some of the settings I just can't find. Also, Advanced System Settings - Being able to go into View/ Delete Service Book's, Browser Push settings, Default Services and the like. I want to be able to feel like I can have some advanced settings as a whole oppose to being locked out and using the basic settings like other phones. I may not be an expert at these things but I still tweeked it to how I use my phone.
I just got the phone so I haven't explored everything just yet. I might even find that what I have added is actually on the phone, I just haven't located it yet. I'll add more as I find it and delete some if they get found.
**Edtied Feb 14th 2013**
5. Instant E-mails - A few people have pointed this out and I don't understand HOW it works so don't bother explaining it, I just want it to work. E-mails come in slower because they aren't going through the same. What I LOVED about my BB was that I got everything instantly (hotmail, gmail, private email, etc) and I have a good 5 e-mail accounts linked to my Blackberry. Would be nice to have this function back ASAP because I don't like waiting 15 minutes for an important e-mail.
6. Customizable Notifications - Being able to designate what ring tone goes to what account, being able to adjust vibration settings, LED light colours, and the likes was very handy. If an e-mail came in, light was green and gave me a different notification for each. SMS was red, BBM was blue, and I can go on. I know it's been said so I'll leave it with I'd like to be able to customize my settings further like in the old OS.
7. Delete Options - I would like to be able to Delete Messages (e-mail, Facebook messages, etc) like how I was before: On Mailbox & Handheld or On Handheld. I loved being able to read my e-mails and decide to reply later from my PC where I could type a long message via a full sized keyboard. Not that I couldn't do it with the Blackberry qwerty keyboard, because we all know how amazing it is, but I just liked having the option. Also, I don't clutter my device up with old e-mails, tweets, FB messages so I delete them but I don't necessarily want to delete them permanently or not.
I'll continue to think of more as I go on but again, loving my BB Z10 device but would be in lesbians (Scott Pilgram reference) with it if I had some or all of these things back
Disclaimer: Please don't take this as me bashing Blackberry 10 OS or Blackberry at all. I understand it's a new OS and things were either neglected because they weren't as important as major features or just left on the cutting room floor to make room for new things. These are just things I would really like to see come back because I used them on a regular basis, and I would like for you all to share your same thoughts on the matter.
Re: What BB features would you like to see return to BB10
The hub will show you direct messages from Facebook twitter etc.. social feeds showed you the news feed from facebook/twitter etc.. two very different things.. If u post a status or a picture for example.. that does not show up in my hub.. but it would have shown up in social feeds
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Re: What BB features would you like to see return to BB10
So there is nothing "push" anymore?
What BB features would you like to see return to BB10
Originally Posted by
BriniaSona
3.to be able to open the browser straight to my bookmarks page.
That is a biggie for me.