[miguel11691]

right now I have the iPhone 5s and I'm really getting tired of it and I want something fresh... I could sell this phone for 300 and buy a mint q10 for 100... How well does the phone run on 10.3.1 software and does it have Instagram being as I use that a lot... Oh yea I have sprint if that matters

[Trauma Surgeon]

Exactly what I did as I was fed up with poor iPhone battery life AND the lack of a replaceable battery. Keeping a second battery in your pocket is quite easy.

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[sum123]

Run pretty well on 10.3.2.680. No issue yet.

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[aiken7]

right now I have the iPhone 5s and I'm really getting tired of it and I want something fresh... I could sell this phone for 300 and buy a mint q10 for 100... How well does the phone run on 10.3.1 software and does it have Instagram being as I use that a lot... Oh yea I have sprint if that matters

go for it! it would be a nice decision!

[miguel11691]

How common is the double type on the q10s... Seem like all blackberry a with keyboards have this issue dating back to the original curve and bold

[anon(9155131)]

I have my Q10 since late September and no double-typing. But yes, it's a pretty common issue.
Other than that, this phone could be really amazing depending on your needs.
Mine runs better than ever on 10.3.2.680.

[Q10Bold]

How common is the double type on the q10s... Seem like all blackberry a with keyboards have this issue dating back to the original curve and bold

The 2014 models are ok.

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[werkregen]

With that kind of money you can switch to the classic.

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[Aneres11]

Regarding Instagram - I don't think it runs great on Q10 or Classic.

There is nothing like the Instagram apps on Android / iOS in my opinion.
Of course there are alternatives and yes you can get the native app from the Play store with a small bit of work, but it does not compare I'm afraid.

I am still buying myself a Q10 (waiting for it to arrive) but it is going to be used alongside my iPhone (the Q10 will have my main sim card in and the iPhone a second sim) as there are some things I just need to have from my iPhone. Instagram being the main one, a better camera and music sync wirelessely with my iTunes.

The Q10 will be used for sending texts, emails, calls, some social media like FB, Twitter etc. The iPhone just cannot compare to the communication side of the BB with the hub and keyboard. But in the same breath the BB cannot really replace the iPhone for me for the likes of Instgram, camera quality and music sync.

They will instead work together in harmony! Haha.

[JamBueree]

Yes, 10.3.1 runs great, and probably will a lot of software versions to come.

And yes, you can have Instagram on the device.
You have the option of either downloading the Android port, or downloading a native Third-Party Instagram app such as iGrann or Inst10.

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[Trauma Surgeon]

Regarding Instagram - I don't think it runs great on Q10 or Classic.

There is nothing like the Instagram apps on Android / iOS in my opinion.
Of course there are alternatives and yes you can get the native app from the Play store with a small bit of work, but it does not compare I'm afraid.

I am still buying myself a Q10 (waiting for it to arrive) but it is going to be used alongside my iPhone (the Q10 will have my main sim card in and the iPhone a second sim) as there are some things I just need to have from my iPhone. Instagram being the main one, a better camera and music sync wirelessely with my iTunes.

The Q10 will be used for sending texts, emails, calls, some social media like FB, Twitter etc. The iPhone just cannot compare to the communication side of the BB with the hub and keyboard. But in the same breath the BB cannot really replace the iPhone for me for the likes of Instgram, camera quality and music sync.

They will instead work together in harmony! Haha.

I have to ask: what is the point of Instagram?

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[Aneres11]

I have to ask: what is the point of Instagram?

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Well its a photo sharing app.
So you just have an account that you fill with photos of stuf you like, enjoy, are passionate about etc.

Then you hash tag the photo. So if I took a pic of my BB Q10 for instance I'd hashtag #BlackberryQ10 #q10 #bbq10 etc etc and if other Instagram users throughout the world search for that particular hashtag they will see your photo, and others who've used the same hashtag. You can then like the pic, comment on it, start following the user who posted it etc.

I like it because some Instagram posters are purely tech snappers. Or pure Blackerry snappers and as silly as it sounds it's always nice to see photos of other peoples BB's or tech gear!

There isn't a 'point' to it, in the same way there is no real point to twitter or other social media applications. But there's a huge amount of people that use it and enjoy using it, same with the other apps. I'm not into Twitter at all really, but at least it's integrated into BB10 and the hub. I just wish Instagram was there (as in the proper app with hub integration. Inst10 is the best of the lot for BB but having paid for Pro I didn't get a single hub or screen notification from it on my Classic despite going into the app and seeing several likes and comments on my photos) then all would be well with BB. Oh and mobile banking apps for Barclays. Then I'd be sweet!

[Trauma Surgeon]

Well its a photo sharing app.
So you just have an account that you fill with photos of stuf you like, enjoy, are passionate about etc.

Then you hash tag the photo. So if I took a pic of my BB Q10 for instance I'd hashtag #BlackberryQ10 #q10 #bbq10 etc etc and if other Instagram users throughout the world search for that particular hashtag they will see your photo, and others who've used the same hashtag. You can then like the pic, comment on it, start following the user who posted it etc.

I like it because some Instagram posters are purely tech snappers. Or pure Blackerry snappers and as silly as it sounds it's always nice to see photos of other peoples BB's or tech gear!

There isn't a 'point' to it, in the same way there is no real point to twitter or other social media applications. But there's a huge amount of people that use it and enjoy using it, same with the other apps. I'm not into Twitter at all really, but at least it's integrated into BB10 and the hub. I just wish Instagram was there (as in the proper app with hub integration. Inst10 is the best of the lot for BB but having paid for Pro I didn't get a single hub or screen notification from it on my Classic despite going into the app and seeing several likes and comments on my photos) then all would be well with BB. Oh and mobile banking apps for Barclays. Then I'd be sweet!

Thank you. Seems as pointless as I thought it must be. No need for it.

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[FCSC]

Thank you. Seems as pointless as I thought it must be. No need for it.

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if the world was filled with only things we needed, we wouldn't have a lot of what surrounds us today.

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[JamBueree]

if the world was filled with only things we needed, we wouldn't have a lot of what surrounds us today.

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Very true.

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[Jose Casiano]

Get a passport

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[Trauma Surgeon]

if the world was filled with only things we needed, we wouldn't have a lot of what surrounds us today.

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Not really relevant to apps on Passport.

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[JamBueree]

Not really relevant to apps on Passport.

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If the world only consisted of things that we only needed, we wouldn't even have a Passport.

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[Aneres11]

Thank you. Seems as pointless as I thought it must be. No need for it.

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Ah well. You must feel good about yourself knowing you were right about how pointless it is for you.
All of us who do enjoy it will just crack on. Good post.

[Halifax Guy]

With that kind of money you can switch to the classic.

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You obviously didn't read his post. He stated that he did not like the non replaceable battery.

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[Halifax Guy]

If the world only consisted of things that we only needed, we wouldn't even have a Passport.

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But we require a passport if we wish to travel abroad.

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[Grim Bear]

I'm thinking of doing the exact same thing. I have an iPhone 5s. Been missing BlackBerry and thinking of switching back. I'd love to find a Q5 or Q10...at least until my contract is up and can weigh newer options then. I'm having an awful time finding a Q5, and even finding Q10's that work on Verizon is difficult...much less one at a good price

[FCSC]

Not really relevant to apps on Passport.

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And your thoughts on instagram were? Haha

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[HesSoStrange]

I highly recommend getting the Q10! I've had iPhones and Androids, and it completely wipes the floor with them on communication.

Facebook, Twitter, BBM, Whatsapp, Emails, & Texts can NOT be compared! The BlackBerry Hub handles them all so amazing. You never have to open the individual apps to check your messages because the Hub is always a swipe away, whether you are on your phone home screen or in an app. It's excellent.

However, I felt the difference with apps like Instagram. My camera on my iPhone 4S was just as good, if not better, than the Q10. I could milk way better photos out of it. And BlackBerry does not have a native IG app (as others have said.) but I downloaded Inst10 and it works just fine for quick browsing/uploads. Otherwise I use to old iPhone for that. I have an SD card with all my downloaded music on it, so that's not an issue for me at all.

Again, I say, go for it!!


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[jmhaines]

The Q10 is an awesome device with a brilliant QWERTY keyboard, rock solid OS, and plenty of productivity apps both native and Android. It also has (my opinion) the most capable browser of any of the mobile platforms.

Overall, the biggest selling points for me are the keyboard (and keyboard shortcuts), battery life & removable battery, durability--I've been rocking mine caseless for 1/2 a year and it looks new--and the OS.

Speaking of OS I would recommend running 10.3. It's a huge step up from 10.2 (my opinion) and loaded with productivity features.



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