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Posted without the aid of AutoCorrect with my physical keyboard via CB1005-20-16 08:53 AMLike 4 -
@Slagman5 says it best in his reply above.
BlackBerry does not cater for data mining like the others, so they will do whatever it takes to kill that OS and force you to theirs (data mining OS's).
So, the likes of BlackBerry has no room in this world of data mining!
(it's so funny when people object to the police / government. Having their biometric data, yet they get a mobile device with a finger print scanner!!)
Posted via CB10 on my ClassicSQC100-1/10.3.2.287605-20-16 09:42 AMLike 0 - OP....
If WhatsApp is your concern... you have time to wait and see where BlackBerry is heading. We will have three more earnings reports and opportunities for Chen to announce something more concrete about plans for BB10 (if there are any).
But currently no there are no known plans for an updated PKB device running BB10... of course there really aren't too many PKB devices out there period. If you want a PKB, I'd look real hard at the PRIV as I think it will be a better device than the ROME/Vienna.05-20-16 09:55 AMLike 0 - OP....
If WhatsApp is your concern... you have time to wait and see where BlackBerry is heading. We will have three more earnings reports and opportunities for Chen to announce something more concrete about plans for BB10 (if there are any).
But currently no there are no known plans for an updated PKB device running BB10... of course there really aren't too many PKB devices out there period. If you want a PKB, I'd look real hard at the PRIV as I think it will be a better device than the ROME/Vienna.
Also, I have a dumb hope that they are allowing the developers to leave BB10 apps, because they would re-implement google play services for reasonable android support and proper hub notifications. But as I see it, the only device that can run AR without much shutter is passport, and I would question the decision to support 1 device with new updates. nonetheless, I would wish for it. Anyway I think I will keep my "new" pp as a mobile workstation/inbox and stay with android for media-related stuff, fb and wa.
Thee problem with FB is easily solvable, as the are some reasonable apps on the BBWorld.
The whatsapp is more difficult, but we still do not know if the end of support means that they will shut down all of the BB10 users, or if they will not support us with new features, etc. Anyhow, if someone feels like developing something there is a publicly available API written in python where you can communicate with whatsapp servers (previously known as openwhatsapp which was shut down, but the API works and the development continues, but clients are only for meego and some long forgotten OS)05-20-16 10:27 AMLike 0 - I hope BB10 doesn't go away completely. It's a really powerful, business first, OS. If the hardware division returns to profitability, i could see BlackBerry having two OS's. I could see a scenario where they continue to have one updated full touch and one keyboard BB10 phone to keep the business users happy. It doesn't need to be the latest and greatest of specs and could have a low production number.05-20-16 10:40 AMLike 0
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- It wasn't all that long ago that every member here wouldn't have been caught dead with a Android phone. Labeled a POS, Inferior design, Slow, Laggy, or my favorite, not a productivity platform. I always laugh at the last one. I've had every OS out there at some point. They all boosted productivity. Hell, If I could make a call, send a message, or do emails it was productive. add apps? BINGO now I can do more. Whenever I read about BB and productivity in the same sentence I wanna LOL! It's like the person has nothing to actually say. Since all the smartphones out there all do the same basic thing but BB users have a hard time saying more than hey, It's a productivity device.Granted, no one does Email better than BB but, compared to everything else, Thats all it really can do better. That PKB crap, The Priv keyboard is no where close to the older bold and Curve keyboards.05-20-16 01:00 PMLike 0
- As a long term android user I do agree... I tend to smirk a little every time i read comments like that, but frankly... now that I have the passport, it is build with productivity in mind. There is not much distraction, and i have all the communication (work) right under my fingers (i have a OnePLus One also, great phone, love it, but its not the same). In android, you have many widgets, fancy this a and that (ofc, since its android, you are free to remove the stuff) and I find myself often lost on facebook or wikipedia. This didnt happen on BB and I am seriously considering getting another passport (SE this time) just for the sake of future work mobile device.05-20-16 01:07 PMLike 0
- When you both finish smirking...... try to run an Android with multiple accounts with thousands of contacts each.
BB10 can do that efficiently.
If they would only continue to develop full office VOIP integration and every other form of communication used in the professional world it would remain the best for a long time to come. Also some bugs to work out especially search related. It is the most solid platform and is crazy to abandon.
Posted via CB1005-20-16 03:24 PMLike 3 - What gets me is how they still sell phones without Facebook and Whatsapp for 500 euro. Like, of all the nerve.
Posted via CB1005-20-16 05:21 PMLike 0 -
Newfangled | C003C2D50 05-20-16 05:33 PMLike 4 - Not only that. I have 5 accounts with multiple email addresses and thousands of contacts on each. When I loaded those onto Android, the device became almost unusable. BB10 even with a weaker processor does okay with that. It is a solid platform that deserves further development. Android should be replaced.
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Posted without the aid of AutoCorrect with my physical keyboard via CB10anon(6038817) likes this.05-20-16 07:25 PMLike 1 -
J� Be....Here But Gone...05-20-16 08:27 PMLike 0 -
- They can, but won't.
BB10 is more than capable of handling whatever it is that they have instore. And if it's not, then BB10 will be updated to match it.
However, as my opening statement made clear. They do not want to support BB10 development.
Posted via CB10 on my ClassicSQC100-1/10.3.2.287605-20-16 09:06 PMLike 0 - Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorWell I still have glorious wows regarding my Passport SE but you're right, ppl are very intrigued this is actually a BlackBerry.05-21-16 04:50 AMLike 0
- Do you think it would ever be possible to put Android on the classic? The classic is the perfect size and the keyboard is an excellent feature.
Posted via CB1005-21-16 06:55 AMLike 0 - I suppose not.
As the booloader is, and apparently stays, locked, you cannot switch to any other ROM/OS.
In terms of "would it run?"
You would need the newer android runtime with ahead of time compilation (ART +) and a reasonable gui with no bloatware, because the processor si somewhat slower than the common android. I guess you will have to wait till summer05-21-16 07:23 AMLike 0 - My concern may be a little different from others. My Z10 (which I like) is not going to live forever. One day, I will need to replace it, but with what? I like the Z10, because I don't need a phablet. I don't carry a purse, I don't want to pull a wagon, around. I want a phone that I can clip to my belt, and it won't look like I have a briefcase hanging from my waist. So, I probably will not be able to buy another BlackBerry. I hate the thought of buying an iPhone, but they realize that some people don't need a huge phone, and are bringing out a small one. Time will tell.
I've but sold all my BlackBerry devices recently. I still have my beloved Q10 and just one Classic (the one I'm using now). I'll wait for the Passport Silver edition to drop more in price then get one.. strange I saw that, considering I had a Passport and sold it!!
Anyways, I too can not see myself owning a iPhone or an Android device.
Just looking at my Classic now and seeing the notification light flash makes me love this little beast even more.
Posted via CB10 on my ClassicSQC100-1/10.3.2.287605-21-16 09:33 AMLike 0
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