BlackBerry Z10

[speaker]

I recently upgraded my smartphone from a Android 2.1 device to a BlackBerry Z10. 

 

There are defiantly some pros and cons with this new device/os platform, but I am interested in your opinion.

 

 If you own or have any experience using the Z10. Please post your critiques, tips and tricks, or any side loading adventures.

 

Thanks       

 

 

People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.

Charles Kettering

[Guest]

Moved to mobile devices :)

[KyonCoraeL]

I don't have a Blackberry 10 device but I have been doing quite a bit of research.

You should research sideloading android apps, if you are missing any of your old apps.

 

Looks like you already did the research, lol.

 

There is a swipe shortcut that restarts your blackberry hub if you swipe from the top-right five times to the center. I found this information on the following article from Kevin at Crackberry.

 

http://crackberry.com/how-restart-blackberry-10-hub-easily-using-awesome-five-swipe-gesture

 

 

http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-z10-f254/z10-tips-tricks-shortcuts-new-old-users-enjoy-775666/

 

The forums also have a list of tips.

 

How are you liking your new blackberry Z10?

[speaker]

Thanks for your post and helpful links. The ability to restart the Hub is awesome, if it were to malfunction. 

 

I have been enjoying using this new device and excitement of exploring BB10.

 

The BB10 os works with gestures to move around the environment and to quickly switch in-between apps and the hub. This in my opinion is the coolest part of using a Z10. The fact that there are no static home, context or back buttons is not a problem. The UI feels more natural compared to other mobile or tablet options due to this tactile-less interface.

 

The lack of apps is disappointing, in comparison to Google Play. Side loading android apps is useful, but far from a perfect solution. Most of the apps I have side-loaded don't work well enough to be useful specifically apps that require Bluetooth or GPS support. 

 

This is my opinion and experience with the BB Z10 device.

 

           <- a screenshot of SpeedTest.net app side-loaded on my Z10 and connected to a LTE network.