Blackberry 10 Thread
Feb 8, 2013, 2:43 pm
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I just heard some fantastic news if true. The BB app permissions are kept like the traditional BB OS in that the user doesn't have to grant all or nothing for the permissions the developer requests. This has been a pet peeve of mine on Android for quite a while as developers request more and more permissions which I don't want to allow for privacy purposes. Does that podcast app really need my gps location? Does that coupon app really need access to my phone book? Does that social media app really need to access my calendar? I'm really looking forward to getting that fine control back ^^^
Feb 8, 2013, 3:24 pm
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So much venom expressed here. I guess it's expected of the Apple fan-boys, but the Android ones are behaving in the same way. And it's particularly ridiculous as most of the people posting here have not got one of these machines.
Personally, I hope that the market can support at least three different OSs. I always liked the BB I used to have, and wish the company well. I'm looking forward to hearing real feedback on the Z10, rather than speculation.
Personally, I hope that the market can support at least three different OSs. I always liked the BB I used to have, and wish the company well. I'm looking forward to hearing real feedback on the Z10, rather than speculation.
Feb 8, 2013, 3:27 pm
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Too late for that now. I recently switched the a samsung galaxy 3 and I could not be happier. So many features, much faster, so much more usable. I also have a bold 9930, but that's only bcos I need BBM to keep in touch in friends and family abroad. If not, bb would be done.
Feb 11, 2013, 5:58 pm
#95
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Here is the only "app" the matters to me personally on a BB.
(Well, that and a physical keyboard I should say.)
http://news.yahoo.com/blackberry-10-...145033131.html
(Well, that and a physical keyboard I should say.)
http://news.yahoo.com/blackberry-10-...145033131.html
Feb 16, 2013, 11:39 am
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If you're in London and fancy trying out a Z10 that isn't hobbled, they have some in Selfridges on Oxford Street in the basement that allow you to try the full phone. It's very reminiscent of the Playbook OS that I'm typing this on, can't wait to see the Q10.
Feb 16, 2013, 12:16 pm
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O2 did have a limited offer of a free phone and something like £36/month advertised recently but I don't know whether it's still on.
Feb 16, 2013, 12:30 pm
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Verizon will be getting the version without keyboard according to their web page. Hopefully they will get the one with a keyboard as well. I have reactivated my old 9650 and really like it, for the keyboard. I'm pretty interested in the keyboard version.
Feb 18, 2013, 5:11 pm
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Edited to add: Their news release does state they intend to offer the Q10.
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news...kberry-10.html
Last edited by elCheapoDeluxe; Feb 18, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Feb 20, 2013, 4:15 am
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I have a 9810. It's my 5th BB, and will be my last.
When they eliminated the compression at the server end, my reasons for having the device went with it, as will my unlimited international data plan.
I'll probably keep the 9810 until my workplace turns out the lights on BES. I have no idea what I will do next, probably an iPhone.
When they eliminated the compression at the server end, my reasons for having the device went with it, as will my unlimited international data plan.
I'll probably keep the 9810 until my workplace turns out the lights on BES. I have no idea what I will do next, probably an iPhone.
Feb 20, 2013, 7:29 am
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I have a 9810. It's my 5th BB, and will be my last.
When they eliminated the compression at the server end, my reasons for having the device went with it, as will my unlimited international data plan.
I'll probably keep the 9810 until my workplace turns out the lights on BES. I have no idea what I will do next, probably an iPhone.
When they eliminated the compression at the server end, my reasons for having the device went with it, as will my unlimited international data plan.
I'll probably keep the 9810 until my workplace turns out the lights on BES. I have no idea what I will do next, probably an iPhone.
Mar 12, 2013, 9:39 am
#103
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BB Q10 on TMO USA
Not an official release from TMO but this website is saying in May that the BB Q10 will be offered by TMO.
http://n4bb.com/mobile-carry-blackberry-q10/
http://n4bb.com/mobile-carry-blackberry-q10/
May 30, 2013, 12:53 pm
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If they don't get the keyboard version, they can say goodbye to me as a customer. I will jump ship to AT&T if that's what I need to do.
Edited to add: Their news release does state they intend to offer the Q10.
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news...kberry-10.html
Edited to add: Their news release does state they intend to offer the Q10.
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news...kberry-10.html
Set to ship from Verizon by 6/6