So I just learned BBOS10 will be dead by the end of 2016.
- I once to hated Android and slightly do still. But that hate is dying slowly.
The bad part is that after putting so much hope and money by buying into BlackBerry devices, I'm starting to hate them. Purely because they botched a great OS in a major fashion. Speaking of BB10.
They also botched their Android launch as well with the Priv and their software.03-06-16 09:43 AMLike 0 - New Malware, Accessibility Clickjacking, affects 65% of Android devices
http://n.mynews.ly/!EB.DiyTZ
Articles like this seem to support OP's assessment. I know even the guys over at Android Central are critical of Android and OEM's handling of security updates (BlackBerry and Nexus aside)
The newest member....Cobalt Classic03-06-16 10:06 AMLike 0 - New Malware, Accessibility Clickjacking, affects 65% of Android devices
http://n.mynews.ly/!EB.DiyTZ
Articles like this seem to support OP's assessment. I know even the guys over at Android Central are critical of Android and OEM's handling of security updates (BlackBerry and Nexus aside)
The newest member....Cobalt Classic
And as you mention, in a more general sense, Priv and Nexus devices get immediate, monthly security patches. This is a valid consideration when choosing an Android device.03-06-16 10:13 AMLike 3 - Android devices are not all the same.
I am sure there are some really crappy ones.
Get a Nexus.
App stores are not all the same.
Stick to Google play and you are unlikely to have a problem.
I understand that some of the others are festering pits of disease.
Making blanket statements about Android is ridiculous.03-06-16 10:29 AMLike 0 - Android devices are not all the same.
I am sure there are some really crappy ones.
Get a Nexus.
App stores are not all the same.
Stick to Google play and you are unlikely to have a problem.
I understand that some of the others are festering pits of disease.
Making blanket statements about Android is ridiculous.
Posted via CB1003-06-16 10:49 AMLike 0 - You have to admit, the sensationalism of these articles gets some peoples anxiety levels all whacky! Kind of interesting from a psychological level to sit back and watch. You would think every Android users bank account had been drained. IF you are on an old OS and IF you download from unknown sources and IF you click on a link from someone you don't know and IF.....well, you get the picture.
Safety and security is about the end user, not the device you're using. I can crash a Subaru just as easily as a BMW if I drive them like a maniac. You can't secure unsafe habits.03-06-16 11:38 AMLike 0 -
- I agree, but sadly, these are all facts, much like the fact how the BlackBerry app ecosystem is beyond horrible. You claim Android is not a mess, well it is, on every single device, some way be better than others of course. The fact is that you still need an anti-virus on your Nexus--which consumes energy. If you don't have a good anti-virus than you will probably have an rootkit or two on your device.03-06-16 12:41 PMLike 0
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Facts:
My Nexus 6 does not need 4 gigs of memory to run smoothly. Fastest device I have ever owned.
No malware on my device, also no antivirus on my device. Not necessary.
The Play Store is NOT "95% copied crap, fake apps, scams, or malware".
It is true that the number of devices and older versions out there are large. Somehow, though, it remains the #1 OS. That tells me that your "facts" are not getting in the way of people enjoying the experience.
Notice I didn't have to exaggerate in order to get my point across.
Btw, what are you Android fans even doing here? Get an iPhone for a year and tell me again that Android is smooth and Google Play is great!03-06-16 01:23 PMLike 0 - Had the very first iPhone and many since. Had multiple BB phones. Many Android devices. Been on this site since 2007. I think I know a thing or two.
I am enjoying our conversation thoughDarkJoker33 and Wybrem like this.03-06-16 01:35 PMLike 2 - Because BlackBerry makes an Android device, and I have one.
I've used a BlackBerry as a primary device since 2006 - through both platform changes.03-06-16 01:45 PMLike 3 -
- Hello,
I just learned that BlackBerry will only make Android devices from now on. Whatsapp is dropping it's support for BBOS10, basically it's going dead. Now I just received two brand new Leap's from BlackBerry free of charge, because my older BlackBerry Z10's got corrupted during updating. Anyway I still have a Classic and I was planning on buying the Passport Silver Edition. Now I still want to, but is the Android Whatsapp version any good on BBOS10? Is it a good idea to buy a new passport? also what device should I take after that?
I can't believe BBOS is just dying like this.
Most people here refer to BBOS 7 and below/earlier. The most recent version is often referred to as BB10.
I've also noticed lots of the "BlackBerry doomsday" preachers have under 100 posts. They also continue to refer to BBOS as BlackBerry's hay day. Pagers were fun too?
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03-06-16 02:10 PMLike 0 - Honestly I don't know what you've been smoking but there is a difference between privacy and hiding.
Fine 3 gigs. Fact is that my 2 gig Samsung is running horrible, yet my 2 gig BlackBerry smooth--same goes for the iPhone. How do you know you have no rootkits without an antivirus app, fyi an rootkit is hard to find and can't be removed. The number #1 OS is obviously BBOS10 if any, after that it's iOS, WP, Android. Of course I'm not looking at the user base, Android is known for having extremely cheap devices. Apple is exclusive--and expensive, so naturally since most people can't afford it--they have less users.
Btw, what are you Android fans even doing here? Get an iPhone for a year and tell me again that Android is smooth and Google Play is great!
If you'd brought this argument up maybe even a year prior I'd agree with you on the malware points, but I did my homework and found I was just harboring prejudices based on past sensationalism. Yes, online media is still trying to scare people; however, the truth is out there if we just look past the people shouting bad things about a product to get people to read their articles. Everyone using a BlackBerry already knows how to do this.
Android fans come here because this is a sister site to Android Central. And Windows Central. And iMore. We go where we want because we can, and Mobile Nations is not discriminatory to what device you own in order to access any of our sites.MikeX74 likes this.03-06-16 02:21 PMLike 1 - [warn]While I may not be in agreement with the OP, he is not a troll nor trolling. Accusations from this point on will have repercussions.[/warn]03-06-16 02:29 PMLike 0
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- The bb10 is dead vs not dead debate is pretty silly. I get many of you folks have moved onto the priv and hence I pretty committed to android but I don't understand why your pushing hard for bb10 to be "dead" when people are still actively using it, some companies are still developing for it, and BlackBerry themselves have not officially declared it so. Is your world so black and white? Personally I can handle some grey.03-06-16 02:47 PMLike 0
- Sadly most of them are facts, others are my opinion. I see you have a great passion for BlackBerry and an Godlike amount of free time as you hit nearly 100k posts--which means on average you post about 36 posts a day--assuming you started posting 36 posts a day from day 1 you registered (that is more than 1 post per hour per day 365 days a year). That is something I can't do. So basically we live on a different level--and naturally your vision of a "good" phone is different than mine.
I understand your phone works for you, but so does Facebook for most people--that doesn't mean Facebook is good--because it's not. I'm not saying BlackBerry is the best thing since sliced bread but it sure is a hell of a lot better than Android--I mean pretty much any OS is.
I'm just 1 of the 7 Billion earthlings that lives without a facebook identity.
Posted via CB1003-06-16 02:56 PMLike 0 - The bb10 is dead vs not dead debate is pretty silly. I get many of you folks have moved onto the priv and hence I pretty committed to android but I don't understand why your pushing hard for bb10 to be "dead" when people are still actively using it, some companies are still developing for it, and BlackBerry themselves have not officially declared it so. Is your world so black and white? Personally I can handle some grey.
1. Coroner pronounces them dead, I'm confident they'e dead.
2. If all that is left is a skeleton I feel pretty sure they're dead.
3. If I cannot detect a pulse or see fog on a mirror placed under their nose, I suspect the're dead.
4. If they struggle when I take their jewellery, I suspect the're not dead.03-06-16 03:13 PMLike 3 - How to tell if someone is dead.
1. Coroner pronounces them dead, I'm confident they'e dead.
2. If all that is left is a skeleton I feel pretty sure they're dead.
3. If I cannot detect a pulse or see fog on a mirror placed under their nose, I suspect the're dead.
4. If they struggle when I take their jewellery, I suspect the're not dead.
Save that it's just opinionated dribble .
Personally I would rather use a "dead" bb10 then a "sucky" android ! But, i'm willing to admit i'm biased and your results might vary.TCB on Z10 likes this.03-06-16 04:26 PMLike 1 - This looks like a good way to ensure that you are the last person to realize that someone is dead.DrBoomBotz likes this.03-06-16 04:35 PMLike 1
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What dire thing is going to happen if I don't adopt the priv and immediately condemn all previous blackberry devices?03-06-16 05:07 PMLike 0
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