BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com - General BlackBerry Discussion http://forums.crackberry.com/ General BlackBerry talk goes here. From the original devices through to BlackBerry 10 goodness, talk about it all right here. en Mon, 20 May 2013 05:04:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.crackberry.com/images/misc/rss.png BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com - General BlackBerry Discussion http://forums.crackberry.com/ <![CDATA[Let's Hear it For BlackBerry]]> http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/lets-hear-blackberry-809225/ Mon, 20 May 2013 04:41:25 GMT Over the last few months I've had the opportunity to get in on the ground floor with two storied tech companies as they each launched major initiatives -- BB'S new BB10 (Z10 so far for me) and Microsoft's Surface (Surface Pro) . Scale necessarily makes this an imperfect exercise but I think there are legitimate comparisons that can be drawn. Both are trying to reach new audiences,as the world around them moves relentlessly to a touch and mobile paradigm, without overly alienating their longstanding and loyal base. BlackBerry has had to manage this under profound (if self induced) duress. Microsoft, notwithstanding the Apple and Android incursions, is still a vast and sprawling powerhouse with the resources that accompany that standing (it doesn't escape my notice that Bill Gates has regained his status as the world's richest individual).

Both companies have had to struggle forward under the constant barrage from their competitors, but BlackBerry has had everything it is at risk. The critical developers, and in the US at least, the carriers as well, competing with each other to curry for most favor with the market leaders (Microsoft doesn't enjoy a dominant position as a tablet maker), often through demonstrating their willingness and enthusiasm to step on BlackBerry's head in the scrum.

So now comes the Z10 and Q10 -- new hardware, new UI, new guts. Some days I login here and it seems that all there is are bugs and glitches everywhere. But its been a massive launch, a massive amount of new users running new devices with new OS's and with 3rd Party apps also running on a new platform for the first time. IMHO it has gone remarkably well. We each harbor our pet peeves; we each want our often idiosyncratic requests prioritized and addressed ASAP. We are not shy in documenting and amplifying and repeating our grievances. But in saner moments I take a step back and see the significant progress on the objectively most critical issues.

I bought the Z10 Battery Bundle because of my initial concerns about battery life. Now, after a succession of OS builds, the Bundle hasn't seen daylight in a week, as it sits idling in my briefcase (I will have to remind myself to recharge it).

My initial issues with certain email clients have been resolved and my contacts have settled into dependable stability. All of this has been harder and taken more effort than it would in a perfect or laboratory conditions world. But no company, particularly under these circumstances, could have such luxury. It hasn't happened by accident. BlackBerry has listened and responded and made some tough but sound allocations of its stressed resources.

Even with the developers (long an untreated thorn in BlackBerry's side) I've seen surprising and continual improvements. Overall, my BB10 apps have worked better (and I've encountered less junk apps) than ever before. Maybe I've been lucky, but I've also had individualized responses from BlackBerry than ever before. It hasn't always been immediate and optimal but they've had the institutional courtesy to apologize for the delay and have credibly cited the vast activity that all this forward movement has spurred.

I really like my Surface Pro. Microsoft has done a great job of updating the firmware on a monthly basis. But for an individual user, trying to get their attention is like standing at a railside snapping your fingers as a freight train rumbles by. It makes no discernable difference to Microsoft that they now have an ignored mass of enthusiastic quasi-beta testers wanting to help make their products better, people are are using their devices not necessarily as they were conceived and designed, but I'm the endlessly multivariate ways in which people actually use them. Microsoft has enough resources and market- muscle to grind it's way forward. The Surface is steadily improving also. But it is a brute-force process and reflects that company's DNA rather than the collective wishes and endless creativity of its loyal customers.

I don't suggest BlackBerry has achieved anywhere near perfect execution or flawless forecasting and judgment. BB10 is a remarkable work in progress made possible by the remarkable work of its people and I genuinely appreciate their efforts, commitment and spirit. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion mmcpher http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/lets-hear-blackberry-809225/ <![CDATA[BBMs biggest advantage and why you won't see it natively on tablets. (speculation)]]> http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbms-biggest-advantage-why-you-wont-see-natively-tablets-speculation-809215/ Mon, 20 May 2013 04:07:44 GMT BBM is all about communication. That may seem obvious. But I think its superior to other platforms because its roots are in effective and... BBM is all about communication. That may seem obvious.

But I think its superior to other platforms because its roots are in effective and efficient communication. Theres a reason they bring up the stat about how quickly BBM users respond to the message.

I think BB won't bring BBM to tablets because it bastardizes the quality of BBM as a communication service. Tablets will sit on the coffee table at home while your phone is much more likely to be on you.

Its the same reason BB has it so you can't opt-out of the delievered/read notifications. BBM is about communication and an active userbase is key.

Add to this the efficiency of BBs network (although its been put into question wether BBM uses the network on their new devices, although I haven't seen any info to back that up).

So I don't think it would be a good idea to put BBM on tablets. Unless its how they implemented it with the bridge. Thats genius and the way it should be. One device controlling your communication. I personally dont want my commincations going around to all the devices I have, its better for security and privacy and for more efficient communication. Also when I contact someone I prefer to know they got the message and its not just sitting unnoticed on their coffee table. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion hurds http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbms-biggest-advantage-why-you-wont-see-natively-tablets-speculation-809215/ iPhones email is pitiful compared to BB http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/iphones-email-pitiful-compared-bb-809211/ Mon, 20 May 2013 03:42:23 GMT I carry both an iPhone and a blackberry on me at all times for both business and personal use. Company gave us iPhones so that is why I need a BB on... I carry both an iPhone and a blackberry on me at all times for both business and personal use. Company gave us iPhones so that is why I need a BB on me at all times, I'd rather have it backwards and let my company give us BB but they claim its not "up to date" now here's the thing iPhones email system is horrible, even when I turn on the push email for it I won't get emails til hours later after the blackberry gets them, it's horrible and how's a company rely on that? I don't understand how everyone isn't lost at work because without that blackberry holstered on my belt I'd be lost. I'm not even joking when I say hours, then they'll all just flood in hours after they were sent too my email and the bb receives them, it's unbelievable businesses rely on these things. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion zjones330 http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/iphones-email-pitiful-compared-bb-809211/ thank you Kevin http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/thank-you-kevin-809207/ Mon, 20 May 2013 03:26:23 GMT Just want to give Kevin a proper thanks for taking the reboot issue serious. Yes Crackberry is a fan site, and the number 1 at that, but glad to... Just want to give Kevin a proper thanks for taking the reboot issue serious.

Yes Crackberry is a fan site, and the number 1 at that, but glad to see that you are being objective and open minded.

Personally I wish it wasn't an issue, I'd rather argue about stupid things like color branding (if you weren't around for the storm you won't get that reference).

Thank you for giving your members a voice. There's a reason many of us have been here for so long. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion h20work http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/thank-you-kevin-809207/ BBM channel followers. http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbm-channel-followers-809204/ Mon, 20 May 2013 02:57:20 GMT Is there a way to see your followers? Love it. Can't wait as it is updated and expanded.

Posted via CB10 ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion XDrew42 http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbm-channel-followers-809204/ <![CDATA["Delivered-To" header when using IMAP]]> http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/delivered-header-when-using-imap-809171/ Mon, 20 May 2013 00:49:34 GMT Hi - general email question here. I always download my Gmail to Outlook on my PC just so I have a local copy. When using Gmail (web or via Gmail... Hi - general email question here. I always download my Gmail to Outlook on my PC just so I have a local copy.

When using Gmail (web or via Gmail app on Android), I have always been able to download emails that I sent to Outlook on my home PC - i.e. Outlook would download 'sent email' in to my inbox and I would drag it to my "sent" Outlook folder to complete my records.

However, I noticed on the Z10 (with IMAP connection), this does not work. When comparing headers on a Z10-sent mail versus a Gmail app-sent mail, the "Delivered-to" header (which is my email address) is not present. This header is not where the mail is sent to, but looks to be some sort of forwarding address.

Any experienced email bods out there understand what's going on or if this is possible to emulate? I think I achieved this on BIS by adding my own address to the bcc field.

Thanks
Graham ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion 9lives353 http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/delivered-header-when-using-imap-809171/ I had bumps after watching this video http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/i-had-bumps-after-watching-video-809143/ Sun, 19 May 2013 23:24:35 GMT If this ad was on television, a lot of people would go BlackBerry, my mind = blown Space-grade technology... in the palm of your hand - YouTube... If this ad was on television, a lot of people would go BlackBerry, my mind = blown

]]> General BlackBerry Discussion avatsaev http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/i-had-bumps-after-watching-video-809143/ Quick brightness access http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/quick-brightness-access-809099/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:26:22 GMT When you pull from the top of the screen to reach your settings, I want the brightness slider to be right there instead of having to go into display... When you pull from the top of the screen to reach your settings, I want the brightness slider to be right there instead of having to go into display first. I know it's not a big deal it's just irritating. Anyone else thing this is a good idea?

Posted via CB10 ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion Erik Lehman http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/quick-brightness-access-809099/ Yahoo purchases Tumblr, can we kiss goodbye to a Tumblr app? http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/yahoo-purchases-tumblr-can-we-kiss-goodbye-tumblr-app-809086/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:17 GMT thread.

Yahoo board 'agrees to Tumblr buyout for $1.1bn' - Tech News - Digital Spy

http://mashable.com/2013/05/19/yahoo-tumblr-2/ ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion Bilaal http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/yahoo-purchases-tumblr-can-we-kiss-goodbye-tumblr-app-809086/ <![CDATA[BBM won't set up]]> http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbm-wont-set-up-809084/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:25:48 GMT Hello

My boyfriend has a refurb 9780, we have just switched back on to Virgin UK, we have a BlackBerry data plan etc, but it won't set up email or BBM. What is best thing to do? Is it something to do with service books on virgin's end? I'm totally stuck!

Thank you. I'm sure someone on here will know! ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion GlamGemini http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/bbm-wont-set-up-809084/ Seriously thank god for BlackBerry http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/seriously-thank-god-blackberry-809075/ Sun, 19 May 2013 18:58:45 GMT Just thought I'd post this, as our home phone line and internet went a bit weird the other day, so we have no internet and a very crackly phone line.

Seriously thank god for blackberry, as have been using the boyfriend's 9780 for facebook and bits and pieces and its brilliant!! I'm in awe of it, love it. I'm definitely buying a blackberry now hehe. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion GlamGemini http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/seriously-thank-god-blackberry-809075/ performance and about the identity of his http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/performance-about-identity-his-809055/ Sun, 19 May 2013 18:13:13 GMT Extreme Rules 2013 live stream (http://www.alivenotdead.com/extremerulestr/-p-is-Extreme-Rules-2013-live-stream-watch-n-k-mao-profile-3052808.html)... Extreme Rules 2013 live stream The most prominent newcomers are Alice Eve as a Starfleet scientist named Carol Wallace, Peter Weller as Extreme Rules 2013 live stream Starfleet Admiral Marcus, and the much-discussed Benedict Cumberbatch as our Extreme Rules 2013 live stream villain—a mysterious and dangerous ghost named John Harrison. Extreme Rules 2013 live stream Alice Eve does well with what she's given, but the character of Carol Wallace is fairly two-dimensional. Extreme Rules 2013 live stream Peter Weller, on the other hand, stands out among the new cast members. Extreme Rules 2013 live stream Where Bruce Greenwood's Admiral Pike exudes quiet confidence, Extreme Rules 2013 live stream Weller's Admiral Marcus demands your attention and makes sure that you know exactly what's on his mind and Extreme Rules 2013 live stream why you should be shutting up and paying attention. Weller occasionally Extreme Rules 2013 live stream shifts into scenery-chewing mode, but not often and not in a way Extreme Rules 2013 live stream that marred the performance for me at all. Much has been written about Benedict Cumberbatch's performance Extreme Rules 2013 live stream and about the identity of his character. We'll forgo extensive discussion of the latter, Extreme Rules 2013 live stream but I can confirm that his performance is—and I use this next word without even a hint of hyperbole—amazing. ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion uishbndfberf http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/performance-about-identity-his-809055/ Address Book Contacts. http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/address-book-contacts-809036/ Sun, 19 May 2013 17:25:40 GMT I wonder if anyone is experiencing the same issue that I have. For some reason when I receive emails from many of my existing contacts who are in my... I wonder if anyone is experiencing the same issue that I have. For some reason when I receive emails from many of my existing contacts who are in my address book, I still have the option to add them as a new contact and the Z10 will not recognize that I already have this contact saved. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Posted via CB10 ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion stevesny http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/address-book-contacts-809036/ Best Z10 commercial ? In Palm of your hand http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/best-z10-commercial-palm-your-hand-809028/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:58 GMT Do you agree?

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=rGW76...0Ro%26sns%3Dfb

Posted via CB10 ]]> General BlackBerry Discussion Chicago777Guy http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/best-z10-commercial-palm-your-hand-809028/ Check out the updated Skooday app!! http://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/check-out-updated-skooday-app-809027/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:50 GMT You guys remember the ex fm app that Bla1ze wrote an article about? The free app that lets you stream music freely?! Skooday will be given an update... You guys remember the ex fm app that Bla1ze wrote an article about? The free app that lets you stream music freely?! Skooday will be given an update in the near future :)

I've been very lucky to be able to test the update bar file from the dev. Here are a few teasers on the update:

New UI, integration with the OS, new logo and much much more!!! You really have to experience the convenience of this app to truly understand :)

A few screenshots:


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New logo alongside the old one


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U I integration


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Cascades :)

Kudos to the dev for building a very great app!!

You could download the app via BlackBerry World today, just search Skooday and try it out! Once the update has been approved by BlackBerry, you'll get to experience the revamped UI of the great app :)

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