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Okay many say I can load in Google Playstore and Amazon App Store but some said the Google Play Store requires some EASY hacking which may make it insecure, also you cannot uninstall android apps? O3O Second option Amazon which I tried even on my Android to be honest and I liked it tough will the same problems arrive if I use it over the Google option?

BlackBerry Says It's Not Abandoning Its BB10 Devices By: Ken Salcedo , Design & Trend Source: http://www.designntrend.com/articles/80028/20160704/blackberry-not-abandoning-bb-10-devices.htm Other sources: http://crackberry.com/us-senate-staffers-blackberry http://www.recode.net/2016/7/3/12088500/senate-blackberry-services-revenue Odd source to find tech news but *shrugs* oh well. I guess from what I understand is that Blackberry only meant to say that they are discontinuing the classic BlackBerry Phone but still are going to pursue releasing Android phones for the foreseeable future including their BB10. Cant say I agree with this move as the Classic is and was BlackBerry's iconic phone and the main reason people bought them. Although there is solid reasons for the US Government to stop using Blackberry of course but I wont speculate on this directly. I have mentioned this before, Blackberry is in a spiraling death, it wont be long till Blackberry becomes a thing of the past. To bad too, they had a chance to revive themselves but their CEO a little while back almost lead the company to near ruin.... If this move brings them back to the forefront, well, more power to them I guess. Thoughts?

Earlier this month WhatsApp announced that it would only continue to support Blackberry's Android powered Priv handset not the BB10 Operating System at the end of 2016. Today the leader of BlackBerry’s App Ecosystem and Developer Outreach team Lou Gazzola announced that Facebook will end its support for the BB10 OS too, which means user will now have to log in to Facebook via the website. BlackBerry said that it was “extremely disappointed” in Facebook’s decision, because “we know so many users love these apps, We fought back to work with WhatsApp and Facebook to change their minds, but at this time, their decision stands, Despite this, we have worked hard to ensure our end users have the best experience in light of this decision, and are continuing to search for alternate solutions.” Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

This is kind of a long one, took me quite a bit to write due to the ADHD, it was strong. I have this post on my website/blog, but I'd thought I'd share it with you guys on the LTT Forums. I'm not very used to writing reviews, so sorry if it isn't up to standards. It might also be a tad bit boring. The BlackBerry Z10, the first ever BlackBerry 10 smartphone from BlackBerry, previously Research in Motion. That’s a lot of BlackBerry in a sentence. Being the first of its kind, the device is not without its quirks, but this little guy is not one that you should be taking for granted! The Z10 doesn’t pack much of a powerful punch but it is just enough to impress and perform. I’d really like to skip the specifications of the BlackBerry Z10 but that wouldn’t be right for a review even if it’s this late right? So here you go! It’s nothing to drool on really. 4.2″ 720p IPS LCD Display 16GB Internal (Expandable to 64GB w/ Micro SD) Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core 1.5 GHz Krait chip Adreno 225 1,800 mAh Battery 8 MP rear facing & 2 MP front facing 1080p video recording @ 30fps NFC Bluetooth 4.0 So really, this device doesn’t have all the beef that it needs to go head to head with the big boys in terms of specification, I’ll give you that. What is important though, isn’t all about what’s under the hood, it’s the interface that runs on it. Like Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 works surprisingly well on low specs, only difference is that it’s usable. Let’s set the ground rules on what BlackBerry 10 is, and isn’t right now. It is a brand new iteration of BlackBerry OS, revamped from ground up to improve the overall BlackBerry experience and give it an update, cause BlackBerry OS felt like a very dated OS, even with OS7. For a brand new OS, BlackBerry 10 is actually quite good and a pleasant experience. What it isn’t is an Android device or some end all be all best OS in the world type of thing. This OS is young and obviously can’t compete with the likes of iOS and Android. BlackBerry fans, face it. Rest of the world, understand. BlackBerry 10 took what BlackBerry was all about and gave it a new face. Back when I was on the iPhone or any Android powered device, I was visiting apps after apps after apps to consume all my media and information and communicate. Now, with BlackBerry 10’s new BlackBerry Hub, I have all my text messages, emails, BBM, Whatsapp, notifications all in one..well hub. I can easily read the things that comes in, or if I’m in a hurry, pinch the hub to show only my important emails and messages. This hub of information saves me time when I need to consume all there is to consume. The hub is also the one stop shop when you need to contact someone, because everything goes into the hub, you can compose a text, IM or email directly from the hub. It’s just magical. Did I mention this thing is a beast to communicate with due to its awesome keyboard? I didn’t? Well with BlackBerry 10 in place, BlackBerry has received a new upgrade or improve in terms of their touch keyboards. BlackBerry was king of their physical keyboard, I am now proud to say BlackBerry has now win my heart with the keyboard on BlackBerry 10. I have to say, my best typing experience on a touch keyboard was with SwiftKey, now it has been pushed down to my #2 keyboard with the introduction of BlackBerry 10’s new touch keyboard. Auto-correct is not like iOS’s terrible system, word prediction gets it right almost every time, and the software even remembers where you normally hit keys and moves the contact point of that key. So for example, if you often hit o instead of p and correct your mistake, it’ll slightly shift the contact point of p closer to o! This is what I call remarkable! The system of swiping up your word prediction is also very intuitive and makes one-handed use even easier. Now, the new OS is great. Albeit with its obvious drawbacks. Although it is an OS that promotes productivity, that can be hindered by what you do. If your work depends on certain apps that are ONLY available of iOS or Android, you’re pretty much out of options. But BlackBerry has Android Runtime and has support for Android apps you say? Yes this feature exists and it is really great that I can run apps that aren’t available on BlackBerry but available on Android. However, this experience is not without its flaws. Not all Android apps run smoothly on BlackBerry 10. It is definitely run, or attempt to, but sometimes it’ll just crash or work so jittery that it’s unbearable. For the most part it is quite an ok experience, though you’ll notice you’ve hit an Android app if you feel slight lag. It isn’t 100% smooth in terms of experience but it works, some better than others. Second drawback is with battery life on the Z10. It isn’t shall we say, a contender. It has a tiny 1,800 mAh battery, though replaceable, still puny in today’s standards. Sadly, the Z10 doesn’t make up for the tiny battery with ‘super power efficient OS’ or some other gimmicks either. It’s just plain small. I get it, first BlackBerry 10 device, first generation stuff isn’t always the greatest. However, BlackBerry has been in the game long enough to know that a first generation device that holds the ‘comeback’ responsibility must be able to compete with the norm. Processing power and other aspect is on par, just the battery. The Z10 was the turning point for BlackBerry and sadly they didn’t come in with a big enough boom. The battery will last you a day if you behave, but any sort of moderate use just drains the battery right down to 0 in half a day for me. Your mileage may vary, but #ProTip turn off WiFi when you’re outside and not using it. I’ve noticed on numerous occasions where my Z10 just kept prompting logging in to a WiFi hotspot and draining massive amounts of battery, not to mention heating up. This phone is awesome! It has a solid metal body! Oh wait..that’s the HTC One M8, my bad. Sadly, the Z10 comes in a plastic body. If you get the black one though, you have this weird but nice soft matte rubbery feeling back. Overall the plastic construction doesn’t disappoint. Fancy brushed aluminium finishes or foe plastic leather is not present on the Z10 but the plastic for the most part feels very solid. BlackBerry doesn’t disappoint when it comes to build quality in the past, and they certainly didn’t disappoint me this time round. The soft matte black back the Z10 has is prone to scratches given the nature of its material, but it’ll only show deep scratches, mine has a gash on the side having dropped the phone numerous times. The rest of the body will show little to no scratches as the plastic feels very solid and will only show deformations and dents if it lands on the corner. Nothing that is noticeable from the distance though, you really have to squint to notice. It doesn’t slip out of your hand easily and one-handed use is splendid. Be warned though, dropping this on asphalt or rocky surfaces might chip your sides, like it did mine. Wow, the ADHD on this post is strong guys. ANYWAYS, in conclusion, yes finally right? OK OK, in conclusion, the BlackBerry Z10 is a fantastic device, for once, a full touch device from BlackBerry didn’t make me want to rage quit with their phenomenal keyboard and typing experience is wonderful. Though the device is not without its flaws, it is still a wonderful device to use and productivity doesn’t lack with this one. This is my review of the BlackBerry Z10 after almost 2 years of use. It has served me very well and we will see if it’s replacement can beat the satisfaction I’ve had using this wonderful device. This is my review of the BlackBerry Z10, about 2 years later. With how promising this is, and the massive improvements in the later models like the Q10 and Z30, this Canadian company surely deserves attention for whats coming next. Look out for the BlackBerry Passport, a bizarre concept that might just blow your mind, rumored to be released in the coming months. With that, I rest my case here.

The deal between Microsoft and Nokia took 6 months to be finalized, starting in February's MWC. Ballmer started it off by offering to acquire Nokia's handset division outright after the partnership not working out as expected. 6 months was actually longer than Ballmer had hoped with the Nokia board meeting over 50 times before coming to a consensus. Internally, the deal was codenamed Project Gold Medal, many of the negotiations were described as “sprints,” with Nokia and its board allegedly coming to a decision back in July. The reason for the acquisition was that while Nokia managed to release some great hardware and software but Microsoft’s own software didn't allow Nokia’s brand to flourish the way it could have, it was possible that Android could have helped Nokia achieve its goals and possibly improve its status. Unfortunately we'll never know as Microsoft, sensing this, felt the need to control both. With Ballmer leaving the company soon, Microsoft has a lot on its plate including the Xbox One launch. Bloomberg’s sources claim Microsoft is “keeping an eye on BlackBerry” following comments that the Waterloo company would consider a sale. Microsoft is definitely gearing up to fight for the mobile market, whether these acquisitions have a difference or not we'll have to wait and see. Source: http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/09/03/microsoft-nokia-deal-rushed-blackberry-deal-coming/

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