02-10-20 03:56 PM
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  1. gebco's Avatar
    gebco
    With today's news I wonder if BlackBerry will continue developing their suite of apps. I can't see it making a lot of sense anymore as there will probably be no more phones preloaded with that software.
    02-03-20 10:43 PM
  2. John Albert's Avatar
    John Albert
    They will kill it off in the next few months. BBMe will definitely follow suit.

    Yes, at least we still have some topics to debate about its end now.
    02-03-20 10:55 PM
  3. pgg101's Avatar
    pgg101
    I'm planning for that eventuality. Soon as I upgrade my K2 in the fall, I won't be subscribing to BlackBerry apps. I've been using MS Outlook, Google Calendar, Contacts, and the Microsoft Launcher. The launcher has a widget called Recent Activities which is like a universal inbox of some social media apps, and emails. It can also log calls and SMS but it requires you to switch to Cortana for that to work due to Google policy (same reason why SMS on the hub doesn't work like it did in the past). It's not totally like the BlackBerry suite, but I'm getting used to the flow.
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    02-03-20 10:55 PM
  4. gebco's Avatar
    gebco
    I'll be checking out the Microsoft suite of apps for sure. I'm currently paying the subscription for the BlackBerry apps and have no problem paying for any other suite of apps that meet my needs.
    ppeters914 likes this.
    02-03-20 11:01 PM
  5. John Albert's Avatar
    John Albert
    Glad to see the very old members come back after that final announcement 😁
    02-03-20 11:01 PM
  6. chris1h's Avatar
    chris1h
    well, we all knew it was coming...it was a good ride while it lasted...lol
    ppeters914 likes this.
    02-03-20 11:40 PM
  7. pgg101's Avatar
    pgg101
    Originally Posted by gebco
    I'll be checking out the Microsoft suite of apps for sure. I'm currently paying the subscription for the BlackBerry apps and have no problem paying for any other suite of apps that meet my needs.
    No charge for the MS Launcher or Outlook. I've been using it for a few weeks now. It's pretty decent.
    gebco and Grungni like this.
    02-04-20 06:43 AM
  8. farusa's Avatar
    farusa
    I hope the BlackBerry Hub lives on; it works great on my Galaxy Fold.
    Bfalcon1, Grungni and Mecca EL like this.
    02-04-20 07:36 AM
  9. cgk's Avatar
    cgk
    If you use office365, then the microsoft apps are a no-brainer....
    02-04-20 02:38 PM
  10. bh7171's Avatar
    bh7171
    Originally Posted by cgk
    If you use office365, then the microsoft apps are a no-brainer....
    New Edge Browser is quite good as well.
    Grungni and john_v like this.
    02-04-20 04:53 PM
  11. Grungni's Avatar
    Grungni
    Originally Posted by bh7171
    New Edge Browser is quite good as well.
    I would agree... As is the latest chrome based Edge on Windows 10... If you are a Windows 10 user makes sense to use Edge on Android or iOS as favourites, history etc are automatically synced and the 'continue on' feature is very useful too...
    app_Developer and bh7171 like this.
    02-04-20 05:03 PM
  12. BlackBerrymobile69's Avatar
    BlackBerrymobile69
    really?? we were recently forced at work to the outlook at for 365 and i can tell you for sure there isnt one person liking it. most of us hate it.
    02-04-20 05:06 PM
  13. Invictus0's Avatar
    Invictus0
    I suppose now's the time to subscribe if Hub+ stands any chance of continuing, assuming the decision hasn't already been made.

    I hope it survives, it's the only complete third party PIM solution on Android.
    Dunt Dunt Dunt likes this.
    02-04-20 10:15 PM
  14. pgg101's Avatar
    pgg101
    Originally Posted by BlackBerrymobile69
    really?? we were recently forced at work to the outlook at for 365 and i can tell you for sure there isnt one person liking it. most of us hate it.
    It's not perfect. It doesn't do some of the small things I like such as download my attachments in advance, and it doesn't search my deleted items folders. But I think it's good to have a back up that I'm ok with if BlackBerry ever decides to EOL Inbox+.
    02-05-20 08:14 PM
  15. bh7171's Avatar
    bh7171
    Originally Posted by John Albert
    Glad to see the very old members come back after that final announcement 😁
    BlackBerry had a final announcement in '15 they were not making any additional/new BlackBerry 10 devices and then released the PRIV. In '16 after the DTEK BlackBerry announced they were leaving the mobile handset to manufacturing business (that they farmed out prior) and in '17 went with a branding deal with TCL. Now TCL and BlackBerry are ending that licensing agreement. Blackberry Ltd. now has several options they can take or not. Nothing is cast in stone.
    falbo likes this.
    02-06-20 12:53 AM
  16. falbo's Avatar
    falbo
    Originally Posted by bh7171
    BlackBerry had a final announcement in '15 they were not making any additional/new BlackBerry 10 devices and then released the PRIV. In '16 after the DTEK BlackBerry announced they were leaving the mobile handset to manufacturing business (that they farmed out prior) and in '17 went with a branding deal with TCL. Now TCL and BlackBerry are ending that licensing agreement. Blackberry Ltd. now has several options they can take or not. Nothing is cast in stone.
    At last a bit of positive thinking.
    I guess nothing is over till its over.
    ;-)

    Posted via my Awesome passport
    02-06-20 03:36 AM
  17. the_boon's Avatar
    the_boon
    Originally Posted by John Albert
    They will kill it off in the next few months. BBMe will definitely follow suit.

    Yes, at least we still have some topics to debate about its end now.
    Basically, after all BB Android apps are dead, the only ones that will still be worth a thing are BB launcher (for PKB devices) and BB keyboard
    02-06-20 07:07 AM
  18. Dunt Dunt Dunt's Avatar
    Dunt Dunt Dunt
    Q&A Team
    Originally Posted by bh7171
    BlackBerry had a final announcement in '15 they were not making any additional/new BlackBerry 10 devices and then released the PRIV. In '16 after the DTEK BlackBerry announced they were leaving the mobile handset to manufacturing business (that they farmed out prior) and in '17 went with a branding deal with TCL. Now TCL and BlackBerry are ending that licensing agreement. Blackberry Ltd. now has several options they can take or not. Nothing is cast in stone.

    They'd have more options if they had kept the Mobility Division going.... But most the staff has been shifted or let go. Work on the device apps was ended last year, as was Android OS development. And with the name tied to the company, it's got to be protected... somewhat.

    Nothing is set in stone, but I don't think there are as many options as some think.... sometime your bet just letting sleeping dogs lie.
    02-06-20 07:45 AM
  19. jope28's Avatar
    jope28
    Password Keeper is the only BlackBerry I'm using daily on my non-BB device.
    I hope I can easily export those passwords to Bitwarden.
    02-06-20 01:08 PM
  20. Dunt Dunt Dunt's Avatar
    Dunt Dunt Dunt
    Q&A Team
    Originally Posted by jope28
    Password Keeper is the only BlackBerry I'm using daily on my non-BB device.
    I hope I can easily export those passwords to Bitwarden.
    It exports to cvs files which most anything else can use to import.
    02-06-20 01:12 PM
  21. Bfalcon1's Avatar
    Bfalcon1
    Crackberry Kevin posted on Instagram the Hub Suite should continue.
    02-07-20 07:48 PM
  22. joeldf's Avatar
    joeldf
    Originally Posted by Bfalcon1
    Crackberry Kevin posted on Instagram the Hub Suite should continue.
    Was that all that was said? I don't do Instagram so I won't ever see it.
    02-07-20 08:11 PM
  23. jmr1015's Avatar
    jmr1015
    Every time we think BB is down for the count... BlackBerry suite of apps future?-c9a93ec2-ab07-49dd-a51a-5a6bb587613a.jpeg
    app_Developer and bh7171 like this.
    02-07-20 08:15 PM
  24. bh7171's Avatar
    bh7171
    Originally Posted by joeldf
    Was that all that was said? I don't do Instagram so I won't ever see it.
    I don't have Instagram either. I wish CBK and Blaze would put out an editorial on the matter at hand. Not the press release but the bits behind it and where if anything is going. I read a piece this AM that the Google Pixel line and BlackBerry would be a GREAT fit for enterprise clout and bolster privacy and security.
    02-07-20 09:23 PM
  25. Ragbert's Avatar
    Ragbert
    Trusted Member
    And the Hub!

    Originally Posted by the_boon
    Basically, after all BB Android apps are dead, the only ones that will still be worth a thing are BB launcher (for PKB devices) and BB keyboard


    Posted with my Classic, SQC100-3/10.3.3.3204
    02-07-20 10:20 PM
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