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BlackBerry OS 10: Launches January 30, 2013
« on: November 13, 2012, 04:54:26 AM »
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BlackBerry 10 will launch on January 30, RIM says
Research In Motion finally sets the launch date for its next-generation mobile operating system, in what's likely its last, best shot at a turnaround.
by Roger Cheng | November 12, 2012 4:22 AM PST



Research In Motion's test unit for BlackBerry 10

The embattled smartphone manufacturer said today it would release its newest BlackBerrys on January 30 with multiple events in a global launch. The company will unveil its first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones -- a full touch-screen device and one resembling its current Bold flagship line -- as well as provide more details on the platform.

BlackBerry 10 represents the company's last, best shot at a turnaround. The once high-flying company was a major player in the smartphone world, but in recent years has seen its market share deteriorate in its home market of North America as Apple and Android smartphones began to dominate.

RIM's smartphones remains a favorite of some corporate users and companies and government agencies who prefer the high security that comes with BlackBerry devices. Still, many traditional BlackBerry users have increasingly turned to iPhones and Android smartphones.

Late last month, RIM said its phones had begun going through testing with 50 global carriers, a key sign of progress for the phones.

"Thanks to our strong partnerships with global carriers and a growing ecosystem of developers, we believe our customers will have the best experience possible with BlackBerry 10," CEO Thorsten Heins said in a statement today. "We are looking forward to getting BlackBerry 10 in the hands of our customers around the world."
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Re: BlackBerry OS 10: Launches January 30, 2013
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2012, 12:41:27 AM »
A comeback seems unlikely. I have a PlayBook and a Curve, and both are dramatically outclassed by Android and iOS devices. As a Canadian and tech-consumer, I hope they're able to pull it off. I'm very skeptical though.

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Re: BlackBerry OS 10: Launches January 30, 2013
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2012, 12:43:38 PM »
BlackBerry is looking quite grim :(.. I dont' think they can do much with BB10 since its already been monopolized by Android and iOS now.. Even Windows 8 phones has a hard time trying to fight in the market.

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Re: BlackBerry OS 10: Launches January 30, 2013
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2013, 08:59:52 PM »
I absolutely LOVE their new keyboard.  They perfected the touchscreen keyboard in this OS.  I hope android can have something similar in the future.  It was created by the makers of Swiftkey but RIM has the patents.


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