Not going to the new blackdroid phones? Where to next?
- Very good. Its speakers are front and back so no matter how you lay it down you can hear the music. Headphones seem to work well also.
I understand some peoples reluctance to use WM because of the uncertainty of the platform on phones but there are some good current phones that are being supported with frequent updates. I agree with you that the future is set in a new, exciting direction. That's a ways off though. For now, though limited, there are device choices that can be used and I think are a natural move for BlackBerry users.
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Its frustrating for win 10 mobile fans, but its pretty clear things are in the works, just hard as a consumer to know exactly when that kicks in. As you say, they still get loads of frequent updates - no one would do that with a platform they were planning to leave. I suspect their are commercial reasons for their silence -the element of surprise.
That's good to hear mainly about the speakers though, that's a high priority for me in a device, is sound quality.Last edited by Drael646464; 04-08-17 at 09:00 PM.
04-08-17 08:49 PMLike 0 -
- I'm like you and the poster above.
The best option for me right now, is a Sony xperia with Sailfish installed. Sony has been pushing open source OS phones. The newest Xperia will accept Sailfish.
But I can say, with my camera acting up.....I'm getting 'no BB10' anxiety.
Is that wrong? Or are you saying Sony in particular are very cool about giving their driver code out?
Humour me, I know very little about sailfish04-08-17 08:51 PMLike 0 - Maybe "Jolla" or perhaps "Ubuntu".
Nothing in the immediate horizon as far as I can see.
I think "Jolla" and "Sony" are coming up with a version using Xperia X sometime mid year according to their press release.
I hope eventually a keyboard version will spring outta "Sony-Jolla",maybe my Passport will have totally EOL by then.
No new models from Ubuntu phone. Maybe in a coma now.
No other choice but Apple or Android.
Windows/Nokia phone?
Unknown really. No real alternative. Really Sad.
Peace.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport with NO CURE in sight.Drael646464 likes this.04-08-17 10:04 PMLike 1 - I'm like you and the poster above.
The best option for me right now, is a Sony xperia with Sailfish installed. Sony has been pushing open source OS phones. The newest Xperia will accept Sailfish.
But I can say, with my camera acting up.....I'm getting 'no BB10' anxiety.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport with NO CURE in sight.04-08-17 10:06 PMLike 0 - I personally would not buy a KEYone.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport with NO CURE in sight.Last edited by kunz1925shooter; 04-09-17 at 10:42 AM.
04-08-17 10:07 PMLike 0 - As I understand it, the drivers for Sailfish installs on new phones is community driver, open source, and doesn't need to be officially sanctioned. (which probably Microsoft should do with their mobile OS, so it can be installed on a range of android phones)
Is that wrong? Or are you saying Sony in particular are very cool about giving their driver code out?
Humour me, I know very little about sailfish
Why not have Microsoft also have a go at it too.
More choices for us migrants.
But for me, I would like to try Sailfish first before giving Microsoft a try.
Maybe it's the open source thing for me.
Peace.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport with NO CURE in sight.04-08-17 10:12 PMLike 0 -
- Google takes what you choose to give. I've yet to hear of anyone who has had a gun pointed at their head by Google - people CHOOSE to accept their Terms Of Service in exchange for a whole host of services - or they can turn off all of the sharing and go without those services. That's all CHOICE.04-09-17 10:03 AMLike 0
- As I understand it, the drivers for Sailfish installs on new phones is community driver, open source, and doesn't need to be officially sanctioned. (which probably Microsoft should do with their mobile OS, so it can be installed on a range of android phones)
Is that wrong? Or are you saying Sony in particular are very cool about giving their driver code out?
Humour me, I know very little about sailfish
I read a bit on Sony promoting open OS phones.
Intex sells Sailfish phones. There's an ornate one for about $100 from India on ebay, but the seller has a checkered sell rating.04-09-17 10:04 AMLike 0 - I think that would good for the spirit of competition.
Why not have Microsoft also have a go at it too.
More choices for us migrants.
But for me, I would like to try Sailfish first before giving Microsoft a try.
Maybe it's the open source thing for me.
Peace.
"Emergency Calls Only", on an INFECTED Passport with NO CURE in sight.kunz1925shooter likes this.04-09-17 10:07 AMLike 1 - Google takes what you choose to give. I've yet to hear of anyone who has had a gun pointed at their head by Google - people CHOOSE to accept their Terms Of Service in exchange for a whole host of services - or they can turn off all of the sharing and go without those services. That's all CHOICE.satchit likes this.04-09-17 10:11 AMLike 1
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People are free to either not use those stock Google apps, or to replace them with apps from other developers. They're also free not to buy an Android phone. iOS and WinPhone exist, and for some people, Tizen or Sailfish could be options too. Hell, a feature phone is also an option.
But Google doesn't STEAL anything - if Google has the data from your Android phone, it's because you CHOSE to give it to them, and you "signed" a TOS allowing Google to take it.
Google isn't responsible for you, YOU are responsible for you. That old adage always applies, no matter what the product or service: Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware.BigBadWulf and DrBoomBotz like this.04-09-17 10:18 AMLike 2 -
We might get burned if the seller of the Intex SailFish is iffy...
We already some what got burned due to BlackBerry 's abandoning it's own platform.
...twice burned would not be healthy for us.
I actually feel excited with the enthusiasm of BlackBerry users in considering such an alternative to the current mainstream of Android and Apple...
...it's like a breath of fresh air.
Via a very battered white BlackBerry z30 , running on the fumes of love...LoLz!!!04-09-17 10:52 AMLike 0 - most of the android users are not aware of what google is taking from them
as soon as you buy a android phone and sign into the device for the 1st time , you are in the radar of google.
they can use everything , your information , mails , location everything.
that the business of google , a android user is the product for google and not the phone.
thats how google makes money04-09-17 01:56 PMLike 0 -
Posted via CB1004-09-17 03:16 PMLike 0 - or they can turn off all of the sharing and go without those services. That's all CHOICE.
People are free to either not use those stock Google apps, or to replace them with apps from other developers. They're also free not to buy an Android phone. iOS and WinPhone exist, and for some people, Tizen or Sailfish could be options too. Hell, a feature phone is also an option.
But Google doesn't STEAL anything - if Google has the data from your Android phone, it's because you CHOSE to give it to them, and you "signed" a TOS allowing Google to take it.
Google isn't responsible for you, YOU are responsible for you. That old adage always applies, no matter what the product or service: Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware.
15 years ago we called it spyware, today we call them apps.04-09-17 04:31 PMLike 0 - 04-09-17 04:32 PMLike 0
- most of the android users are not aware of what google is taking from them
as soon as you buy a android phone and sign into the device for the 1st time , you are in the radar of google.
they can use everything , your information , mails , location everything.
that the business of google , a android user is the product for google and not the phone.
thats how google makes moneyBigBadWulf and anon(9803228) like this.04-09-17 04:43 PMLike 2 - Oh, it works (apart from on 4g bands I think). But it was produced for Indian consumers, so Intex have not been through the various regulatory procedures for Europe and North America. Without the right paperwork to show it is safe, etc, it cannot legally be imported. If you buy it from an Indian ebayer, and customs check it on arrival at you shores, it will be seized. And here in the UK, customs can also send you a bill/fine for the cost of them having your phone destroyed.
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Edit: post in reply to Sonicpix above04-09-17 04:43 PMLike 0 -
- you are right and i trust google with my info a ton more than lots of these devs with free apps. Everyone likes to go after google and they probably risk tons more using some apps out thereBigBadWulf likes this.04-09-17 05:07 PMLike 1
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