- Now the end is really near for BB10, I don't want an Android for sure. An Apple iPhone, an iffy maybe...what is out there when I decide to upgrade my mobile platforms,may it be a phone or a tablet? What are the real choices out there?
Posted via CB1004-01-17 03:36 AMLike 0 - I hear that Sony will be offering an Xperia X with "Jolla"as an OS...while ubuntu phone is not available in my market...So what are our choices?
Posted via CB1004-01-17 03:38 AMLike 0 - If there truly is no other choice, I think maybe Apple might be the only one left outside of Android...?
Posted via CB1004-01-17 03:40 AMLike 0 -
- I think Jolla is in certain regions, where are you? I'm in the US and when I researched this I don't believe Jolla was available, not sure about now. I would like to hear some feedback as well.
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- Well if it really is just between an android based phone and an iPhone...I guess when the time comes it will be an iPhone 7...I really wished the BlackBerry stuck it out...sad, I guess...for us BB10 users...
Posted via CB1004-01-17 04:29 AMLike 0 -
https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/27/...xperia-phones/
Posted via CB10kunz1925shooter and anon(10011343) like this.04-01-17 05:40 AMLike 2 -
- Now THIS is exciting. Original Jolla phone was lauded for its well-designed UI and aesthetic, but criticised for the buggy/unfinished software. Surely if Sony release a handset, it'll be the 'real deal'? First real new mobile OS since BB10? I'd be more inclined to get one of these, than a 'blackdroid' when my Passport becomes obsolete.
https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/27/...xperia-phones/
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Posted via CB1004-01-17 05:54 AMLike 0 - I hope that with Jolla and Sony make it our alternative to BB10. I remember my old Nokia N900, it actually kinda shares a kin ship with the BlackBerry Passport as it was a uniquely different OS with a 3 row keyboard(sliding up to close,down to access the keyboard) , if I am not mistaken...hehehe...keyboard madness is what it was...since I was a Linux user, I felt quite at home with the little beast of a phone...I think I still have it...I will try to find it and share a picture of that ancient PC of a phone...hahaha
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:00 AMLike 0 - I was checking out ubuntu phone, not so promising...I really hope Sony together with Jolla goes through with it...and eventually comes up with an awesome keyboard phone...
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:05 AMLike 0 - I think if Sony-Jolla come up with a super keyboard phone it could be our ticket out...
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:07 AMLike 0 - Japanese hardware precision mated with a sexy Finnish Operating System..."a ghost in a shell"...sort of...hahaha...my apologies for the phone porn...I could not help myself at that thought...hahaha
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:11 AMLike 0 -
For some years I had webOS devices (Palm Pre and Pre3) and Blackberry devices (Passport) exactly because I didn't want to use the crap named Android and didn't want to pay so much cash for an iPhone. Well... webOS and BlackBerry, as you know, are history now, and so what? What choices do we have?
I'm afraid I'll have to tell you the iPhone is the ONLY ONE alternative we have right now. I own an iPhone 7 Plus right now, no complaints about it. There is a Windows Phone too, but it is a complete joke what Microsoft do with it, don't invest a single penny here. Yes, this market was a long way better few years ago. Now for us who don't accept Google rules, iPhone is the only option, unfortunately.kunz1925shooter likes this.04-01-17 06:13 AMLike 1 - Well dude, this is exactly my same question. I really hate Android in all its aspects. Pay to be spied by Google not make me feel particularly smart, and Android eternal bugs always make me feel absolutely annoyed - I had tons of Android because work, last one was a S7 Edge, all had bugs, simply ALL.
For some years I had webOS devices (Palm Pre and Pre3) and Blackberry devices (Passport) exactly because I didn't want to use the crap named Android and didn't want to pay so much cash for an iPhone. Well... webOS and BlackBerry, as you know, are history now, and so what? What choices do we have?
I'm afraid I'll have to tell you the iPhone is the ONLY ONE alternative we have right now. I own an iPhone 7 Plus right now, no complaints about it. There is a Windows Phone too, but it is a complete joke what Microsoft do with it, don't invest a single penny here. Yes, this market was a long way better few years ago. Now for us who don't accept Google rules, iPhone is the only option, unfortunately.
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:27 AMLike 0 - I really anticipate it, too. I still consider N900 the best smartphone I had by far, and would love to see the real successor Nokia wasn't capable to offer. Let's wait and see.
But, until there... Unfortunately, only iPhone.kunz1925shooter likes this.04-01-17 06:31 AMLike 1 - "Japanese hardware precision mated with a sexy Finnish Operating System..."a ghost in a shell"...sort of...hahaha...my apologies for the phone porn...I could not help myself at that thought...hahaha"
I do not think it would be impossible for Sony-Jolla to take advantage of such a situation...it maybe a door out for Sony not to depend on only "Google"...not to be a plain Jane android phone maker...would it set them apart from other smartphone manufacturers? A new identity if you will..."Sony - Jolla"
Posted via CB1004-01-17 06:32 AMLike 0 - 04-01-17 06:41 AMLike 0
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- "Japanese hardware precision mated with a sexy Finnish Operating System..."a ghost in a shell"...sort of...hahaha...my apologies for the phone porn...I could not help myself at that thought...hahaha"
I do not think it would be impossible for Sony-Jolla to take advantage of such a situation...it maybe a door out for Sony not to depend on only "Google"...not to be a plain Jane android phone maker...would it set them apart from other smartphone manufacturers? A new identity if you will..."Sony - Jolla"
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I do not believe that the transformation that they are doing is the evolution of things to come. I think they will fail miserable. Maybe another Nokia. Where is their good faith?
They have lost their branding. They have lost their bond with consumers like ourselves.
If there really was "a ghost in a shell"...that sense of betrayal in the end is what it really is in my opinion of what BlackBerry has done to its BlackBerry users.
It is some what sad that an institution as such that is BlackBerry, the de facto standard of what a smartphone should be is no longer with it's roots.
I really hope that a joint venture of Japanese hardware powerhouse "Sony" and upcoming Finnish mobile platform company "Jolla" really get it on...and eventually design, build and sell us (BlackBerry users in "limbo") with a super awesome keyboard mobile device...
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport.Last edited by kunz1925shooter; 04-01-17 at 08:24 AM.
04-01-17 07:27 AMLike 0 - Man no matter what fanboys say, BlackBerry is dead. Unfortunately. Change to Android proves it. Try to convince world that it is a way to make a secure and trusty Android, confirms it even more. For me, a brand always trusted by its secure join Google to sell Android phones sounds anything but a big joke. Really a shame.kunz1925shooter likes this.04-01-17 08:04 AMLike 1
- Man no matter what fanboys say, BlackBerry is dead. Unfortunately. Change to Android proves it. Try to convince world that it is a way to make a secure and trusty Android, confirms it even more. For me, a brand always trusted by its secure join Google to sell Android phones sounds anything but a big joke. Really a shame.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport.04-01-17 08:18 AMLike 0 - Before spending good money on what is practically beta and may be a real PITA overall, why not get cheap used Android and Windows phones to play with to see if they meet your needs?kunz1925shooter likes this.04-01-17 11:42 AMLike 1
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