The Blackberry Q5 is the latest smartphone to hit the market and bears a striking resemblance to the Blackberry Curve. The Z10 and Q5 are both very different phones, though they have the same BB10 operating system. How do these phones stack up against each other? We put them head to head in e-Reading, audio, video, and some key app store differences. The Q5 has a 2.1 inch … [Read more...] about Video: Blackberry Q5 and Blackberry Z10 Comparison
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New Blackberry Z10 10.0.10.822 Firmware Blocks Sideloading Apps
There is a combination of leaked firmware and overseas firmware updates for the Blackberry Z10 that disables the ability to load in your own Android apps. UK providers such as Orange and mobile carriers in Germany are pushing out a new firmware update today. Many customers in North America have also tried out the new build to see what new features are lurking inside. We have … [Read more...] about New Blackberry Z10 10.0.10.822 Firmware Blocks Sideloading Apps
Twitter Out of Reach on the Z10
The only solace for owners of the Z10 device who are not able to tweet is that they are not alone. For Twitter has been off limits for the Blackberry 10 operating system and fortunately Blackberry is aware of the problem. A solution is in the works and the issue is expected to be sorted out fast. Let's just hope things are solved before the Q10 is launched. … [Read more...] about Twitter Out of Reach on the Z10
BB 10.1 on the Way, Q10 Likely to Be the Launch Device
If the Z10 was made the launching platform for the BB 10 operating system, the Q10 could the seen doing the honors for the updated version of BB 10, christened BB 10.1. Needless to say, the update will also be made available for the Z10. Here is the list of features that are expected to be part of BB 10.1. >> The camera app is likely to be enhanced so that it will … [Read more...] about BB 10.1 on the Way, Q10 Likely to Be the Launch Device
Blackberry Tops List of Smartphones Consumers Desire the Least
A recent survey by research firm Raymond James on which smartphone consumers are least likely to purchase has brought to light some very interesting results. Blackberry has topped the list of unwanted smartphones, with 83 percent stating they'd rather not buy a Blackberry smartphone anytime soon. This is in spite of the good reviews the company's new Z10 smartphone has received … [Read more...] about Blackberry Tops List of Smartphones Consumers Desire the Least
Blackberry Z10 Return Rates Are Nothing to Worry About
Blackberry has stated it is not overly worried with the number of customers returning its Z10 device, though reports doing the rounds claim the returns to have exceeded its sales. On the contrary, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has stated the company is satisfied with the way consumers around the world have taken to the Z10 smartphone. Analysts have been keenly watching the … [Read more...] about Blackberry Z10 Return Rates Are Nothing to Worry About
Rogers, Telus Now Accepting Pre-Orders for the BlackBerry Q10
Rogers and Telus, two of the biggest telecom service providers in Canada, have said they are now accepting pre-orders for the Blackberry Q10 smartphone. Q10 is only the second device after Z10 to run the company's latest BB10 operating system. Both the carriers have priced the Q10 at 200 Canadian dollars for a three year plan. However, while Rogers has said it expects the … [Read more...] about Rogers, Telus Now Accepting Pre-Orders for the BlackBerry Q10
Blackberry Roadmap Leaked
A new leaked roadmap of Blackberry’s upcoming devices has appeared online, which provides us with a glimpse of what to expect from the Canadian manufacturer. While the credibility of the leak is debatable, the products that found mention do hold some value. Apart the Z10, there is also the Q10 QWERTY smartphone along with a phablet as well. However, what is of most interest to … [Read more...] about Blackberry Roadmap Leaked
BlackBerry Fourth Quarter Results Revealed, 370k PlayBooks, 1m Z10s Sold
Blackberry just came out with its Q4 numbers which, it must be said contains all the elements of a brilliant comeback after what everyone had thought is almost over with the company. Revenue earned during the period stands at $2.7 billion which is a nice thing though a bit less than the expected $2.8 billion. Blackberry had also sold 6 million smartphones in the quarter of … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Fourth Quarter Results Revealed, 370k PlayBooks, 1m Z10s Sold
Blackberry 10’s 100,000 Apps Includes 20k with Android Origin
One way to get people hooked on to a new platform is to ensure there are lots of apps that are compatible with it. Towards that, Blackberry did the right thing by luring in developers to port Android apps to the Blackberry 10 operating system. This ensured BB10 could quickly reach the 100k app figure mark, something that could have been pretty much impossible if the company had … [Read more...] about Blackberry 10’s 100,000 Apps Includes 20k with Android Origin
All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
An all new PlayBook tablet running the company's latest BB10 operating system is in development. The revelation was made by Mike Al Mefleh, director of product management at BlackBerry, while speaking to Emirates 24|7 at the BlackBerry User's Forum held recently in Dubai. Mike could not assign any specific launch dates, but has stated the new PlayBook could become a reality … [Read more...] about All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
Instagram Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
Instagram, the popular photo sharing service, has finally come to the Blackberry Z10 BB10 smartphones. This is the only known working copy right now and is not an official release. This is an Android conversion and is verified to work only on the Z10 and NOT the Playbook. One of the only bugs right now is that you cannot create an account, but have to log into an existing one. … [Read more...] about Instagram Now Available for the Blackberry Z10
Why the Lack of BIS for Email Will Hamper Blackberry Z10 Adoption
The Blackberry Z10 is the first smartphone running the new BB10 operating system that took years of development. One of the main downsides on the consumer level is the lack of BIS email support. BB10 eliminates the need to rely on Blackberry's own servers to encrypt your data and email. This results in carrier pushed emails and hefty data fees. Many loyal Blackberry users … [Read more...] about Why the Lack of BIS for Email Will Hamper Blackberry Z10 Adoption