[CrackBerry Kevin]

Hey All,

So if you've been following the forums the last few days, I'm sure you have noticed they are tons of threads and posts about the rumor that Google Play / Services may be coming to BlackBerry 10 in a way that's done w/ approval from Google.

Just wanted to let you know that I have reached out to BBRY looking for any sort of official brief, confirmation, statement, etc. that they can provide to us at this time.

This would be a pretty massive big deal for BlackBerry and BlackBerry users if it pans out, so am hoping we can get some official clarification one way or another to the extent they can provide. Due to the nature and implications of this sort of news, want to hold off posting it on the blogs until we truly know the full extent, despite all the "unofficial" talk on it.

If it's true that BBRY is really doing a deal (or has done one) with Google that permits BlackBerry to put the Google Play store and Google Services onto BlackBerry 10, that's a big deal for BlackBerry. And if it's not true, or is going to pan out in a way that's limited, feels like it would make more sense to correct the nature of the rumor before it gets out of control beyond the core community reading this now.

Will keep you posted as I know more at the "official" level.

** UPDATE: Click here for official update. **

[psypher22]

Kevin I want to see chris umis thoughts on the implications for BlackBerry World, pros and cons etc.! Love u guys, keep up the awesome work!

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[dalight13]

Thanks a lot Kevin and keep up the amazing work!

?Posted from BB10 running on 1GB of RAM only!?

[00stryder]

Sounds good, subscribed and following. I think this is the first time since I've joined CB that I've seen you handle a rumor in this manner, but I like it!

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[theclipart]

if this were to happen, id be a dream. PLEASE let it happen.

[missilemission]

thanks kevin, keep it up.

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[Killington]

Now that would be truly something.

[Uzi]

yeah what do you think kevin if its true?

BlackBerry addict

[3hb78ftg]

Hey All,

So if you've been following the forums the last few days, I'm sure you have noticed they are tons of threads and posts about the rumor that Google Play / Services may be coming to BlackBerry 10 in a way that's done w/ approval from Google.

Just wanted to let you know that I have reached out to BBRY looking for any sort of official brief, confirmation, statement, etc. that they can provide to us at this time.

This would be a pretty massive big deal for BlackBerry and BlackBerry users if it pans out, so am hoping we can get some official clarification one way or another to the extent they can provide. Due to the nature and implications of this sort of news, want to hold off posting it on the blogs until we truly know the full extent, despite all the "unofficial" talk on it.

If it's true that BBRY is really doing a deal (or has done one) with Google that permits BlackBerry to put the Google Play store and Google Services onto BlackBerry 10, that's a big deal for BlackBerry. And if it's not true, or is going to pan out in a way that's limited, feels like it would make more sense to correct the nature of the rumor before it gets out of control beyond the core community reading this now.

Will keep you posted as I know more at the "official" level.

Great to hear...

The title is misleading by the way.

BlackBerry Z...my weapon of choice.

[8820man]

This would be good news,no doubt!! Could do wonders for the app gap. Captain Obvious has spoken.

[kbz1960]

Great to hear...

The title is misleading by the way.

BlackBerry Z...my weapon of choice.

I was going to say that as well.

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

Need to put HOLDING FOR in the title....

But I agree that this is a rumor that needs to be nailed down!

[Its Spade]

Good call Kevin... can't wait to find out what the truth is...

Member of Squircle of Trust!

[The_Adventist]

Here's hoping this becomes a reality.

[Thannor]

I'm sorry to say that even if Kevin himself gets confirmation there are those who would still not believe. Me, Personally I have no
horse in this race but I'm just saying what others are thinking.

[Pete The Penguin]

Kevin, this won't happen as BlackBerry are not members of the OHA, Jerry from Android Central has already debunked this as nothing more than a rumour.

http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe...ml#post9503142

Hey All,

So if you've been following the forums the last few days, I'm sure you have noticed they are tons of threads and posts about the rumor that Google Play / Services may be coming to BlackBerry 10 in a way that's done w/ approval from Google.

Just wanted to let you know that I have reached out to BBRY looking for any sort of official brief, confirmation, statement, etc. that they can provide to us at this time.

This would be a pretty massive big deal for BlackBerry and BlackBerry users if it pans out, so am hoping we can get some official clarification one way or another to the extent they can provide. Due to the nature and implications of this sort of news, want to hold off posting it on the blogs until we truly know the full extent, despite all the "unofficial" talk on it.

If it's true that BBRY is really doing a deal (or has done one) with Google that permits BlackBerry to put the Google Play store and Google Services onto BlackBerry 10, that's a big deal for BlackBerry. And if it's not true, or is going to pan out in a way that's limited, feels like it would make more sense to correct the nature of the rumor before it gets out of control beyond the core community reading this now.

Will keep you posted as I know more at the "official" level.

[nabil114]

Hey All,

So if you've been following the forums the last few days, I'm sure you have noticed they are tons of threads and posts about the rumor that Google Play / Services may be coming to BlackBerry 10 in a way that's done w/ approval from Google.

Just wanted to let you know that I have reached out to BBRY looking for any sort of official brief, confirmation, statement, etc. that they can provide to us at this time.

This would be a pretty massive big deal for BlackBerry and BlackBerry users if it pans out, so am hoping we can get some official clarification one way or another to the extent they can provide. Due to the nature and implications of this sort of news, want to hold off posting it on the blogs until we truly know the full extent, despite all the "unofficial" talk on it.

If it's true that BBRY is really doing a deal (or has done one) with Google that permits BlackBerry to put the Google Play store and Google Services onto BlackBerry 10, that's a big deal for BlackBerry. And if it's not true, or is going to pan out in a way that's limited, feels like it would make more sense to correct the nature of the rumor before it gets out of control beyond the core community reading this now.

Will keep you posted as I know more at the "official" level.

It should happen.

[SteelHelmet]

Hope you bring great news, Kevin. This would sort of close the app gap and attract customers who want a secure device with the existing Android app portfolio. BlackBerry 10, best platform available!

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[fatkiid]

Kevin, this won't happen as BlackBerry are not members of the OHA, Jerry from Android Central has already debunked this as nothing more than a rumour.

What's stopping BlackBerry from joining the alliance going forward?

[Anonymous2039]

Kevin, this won't happen as BlackBerry are not members of the OHA, Jerry from Android Central has already debunked this as nothing more than a rumour.

Just wait and see. You have no idea what they've cooked up behind the scenes.

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[MobileMadness002]

Kevin, this won't happen as BlackBerry are not members of the OHA, Jerry from Android Central has already debunked this as nothing more than a rumour.

And BBM will NEVER NEVER go cross platform.

[m1kr0]

Thanks for the update Kevin. Will be watching the space for further news.

[TonyHove]

Hope you bring great news, Kevin. This would sort of close the app gap and attract customers who want a secure device with the existing Android app portfolio. BlackBerry 10, best platform available!

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Definitely would be best of both worlds! Wonder how this will pan out..

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[Bbnivende]

Title should read " Seeking official confirmation..."

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

Kevin, this won't happen as BlackBerry are not members of the OHA, Jerry from Android Central has already debunked this as nothing more than a rumour.

BlackBerry could join some group....

Debunking something is not the same as going to the horse and getting the words directly from him. Most of us are VERY skeptical that this would happen. Of course most of us didn't see BB10 being such a huge flop either.