BLACKBERRY 10 LAUNCH THREAD (Too much news to make seperate threads)

[PassTheBong]

[h2]RIM changes name, unveils BlackBerry 10 in comeback bid[/h2]

[quote=Thorsten Heins]"From this point forward, RIM becomes BlackBerry." Heins said at the New York launch. "It is one brand; it is one promise."[/quote]

[quote]In the U.S. market, which sets trends that other countries follow, the BlackBerry Z10 touchscreen device will go on sale in March. U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless said the phone would cost $199 for a two-year contract, while Canada's Rogers Communications is quoting C$149 ($150) for certain three-year plans.[/quote]

NASDAQ = RIMM is now BBRY
TSX = RIM is now BB

[h2]"QWERTY" DEVICE IN APRIL[/h2]

[quote]The Q10 "qwerty" device will launch later than the Z10 touchscreen. Heins said it would hit global markets in April.[/quote]

[url=http://news.yahoo.com/rim-starts-glitzy-blackberry-10-launch-parties-151850139--finance.html]Source (Yahoo)[/url]

[img]http://cdn3.pcadvisor.co.uk/cmsdata/features/3423522/BlackBerry_10_Q10_specs.png[/img]
[img]https://twitpic.com/show/iphone/bzjgip[/img]

[h2]BlackBerry 10 Q10 specs[/h2]

[B]Screen:[/B] 1280 x 768 resolution, 356ppi, 4.2-inch

[B]Processor[/B]: 1.5 Ghz dual core processors

[B]RAM:[/B] 2GB

[B]Storage:[/B] 16GB (internal storage) and microSD slot for expandable memory up to 32GB

[B]OS:[/B] BlackBerry 10

[B]Camera:[/B] 8MP rear-facing, 2Mp front-facing

[B]Colours:[/B] Available in Black & White

[B]Connectivity:[/B] 4G LTE or HSPA+ networks, NFC, micro HDMI

[B]Battery:[/B] Up to 10 hours* talk time (3G) and Up to 13 days* standby time

[url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/mobile-phone/3423522/blackberry-10-q10-specs/]Source (PC Advisor)[/url]

[h2]BlackBerry 10 available in Canada next week[/h2]

[quote]In Canada, the touchscreen BlackBerry Z10 will be available on Feb. 5. Pricing will vary by carrier partner, but it will retail for around $149.99 on a three-year contract, BlackBerry announced Wednesday.[/quote]

[url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/01/29/business-rim-blackberry.html]Source, CBC[/url]

[h2]Meet Your New BlackBerry Global Creative Director: Alicia Keys[/h2]

[tab]BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins and singer Alicia Keys officially unveil the BlackBerry 10 mobile platform on January 30, 2013 in New York City.[/tab][img]http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-WE134_keysbb_G_20130130130759.jpg[/img]

Here’s what BlackBerry said about Keys in a press release:

[quote]Alicia Keys Joins BlackBerry as Global Creative Director

Waterloo, ON – At the close of its BlackBerry 10 launch event today, BlackBerry (NASDAQ:RIMM, TSX: RIM) CEO Thorsten Heins introduced 14-time Grammy® Award winning singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, Alicia Keys, as BlackBerry’s new Global Creative Director. As an official member of the BlackBerry team, Keys will lead an array of new business initiatives that will drive engagement with BlackBerry and perception of the brand.[/quote]

[url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/01/30/meet-your-new-blackberry-global-creative-director-alicia-keys/]Source (Wall Street Journal)[/url]

[h2]RIM’s BlackBerry 10 gets some rave reviews[/h2]

[quote]It has a bigger screen than the iPhone, making videos easy to watch. It has a vastly improved camera that can wind through multiple frames in order to open blinked eyes, as well as a central hub that aggregates Twitter, LinkedIn, and e-mail messages. In Facebook, scrolling through photos is no longer an arduous task.[/quote]

[url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/rims-blackberry-10-gets-some-rave-reviews/article7984249/]Source (Globe & Mail)[/url]

I must say. I'm almost ready to sell my Note II to get this phone.

[QUOTE=koeniginator;39415301]So, could someone more knowledgeable on the subject explain to me what this means for mobile computing? What will this do that Android/iOS/Windows Phone doesn't? Why would someone want to switch?[/QUOTE]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtYIDxp-JyY[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OJawrZBekU[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLvJG31ZK-8[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnDe4q3tBPw[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OPdJYF_ujM[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bjhDMzlVRw[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWu6Y4JrbO4[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMB8SEwzR7k[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKFpEOSyUQ[/media]

[url]https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackBerry/videos[/url]

[h2]BlackBerry 10 will support NFC mobile wallet payments through Visa[/h2]

[quote]Research In Motion just announced a deal with Visa that would allow card holders to use their BlackBerry 10 devices as a mobile wallet.[/quote]

[url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/blackberry-10-nfc-visa/#ixzz2JULsUY3l]Source (DigitalTrends)[/url]

[img]http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/blackberry-z10-specs-650x450.jpeg[/img]

[h2]Koodo’s BlackBerry Z10 currently priced the lowest at $550 outright[/h2]

[img]http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/koodoz10price.jpg[/img]

[url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/01/30/koodos-blackberry-z10-currently-priced-the-lowest-at-550-outright/]Source (MobileSyrup)[/url]

[Kaabii]

As a KW citizen, I really hope this doesn't flop. Also thanks for showing that the stock changed name. I like to keep an eye on it.

[Kath]

Seems like a solid phone honestly

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Kaabii;39415131]As a KW citizen, I really hope this doesn't flop. Also thanks for showing that the stock changed name. I like to keep an eye on it.[/QUOTE]

Me too. It's a normal day for BB on the stock market today. I'm hopeful the stocks will surge in the upcoming days

[editline]fsfads[/editline]

they're already going up

[Protocol7]

It does seem like a pretty nice phone. I'm very interested to see how they fare now that the Blackberry is up to "modern" smartphone standards.

[Kaabii]

[QUOTE=PassTheBong;39415144]Me too. It's a normal day for BB on the stock market today. I'm hopeful the stocks will surge in the upcoming days

[editline]fsfads[/editline]

they're already going up[/QUOTE]

The stocks app on my iPod still lists it as RIMM.

[MIPS]

Wait, so the old Research in Motion branding is gone?

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Kaabii;39415157]The stocks app on my iPod still lists it as RIMM.[/QUOTE]

Yes, same for me on my android. Maybe they have to tell their investors that the name's going to be changed before people freak out saying "WHERE'D MY RIMM/RIM GO"

[editline]30th January 2013[/editline]

[QUOTE=MIPS;39415203]Wait, so the old Research in Motion branding is gone?[/QUOTE]

That's correct. RIM is now Blackberry.

[I]One Brand. One Promise.[/I] -Thorsten Heins

[Kaabii]

[QUOTE=MIPS;39415203]Wait, so the old Research in Motion branding is gone?[/QUOTE]

Apparently. Rebranding everything as Blackberry. I should go see if they're replacing their RIM logo on their buildings next time I'm around the Uni of Waterloo area.

[editline]30th January 2013[/editline]

[QUOTE=PassTheBong;39415208]
[I]One Brand. One Promise.[/I] -Thorsten Heins[/QUOTE]

You'd better deliver on that promise, Heins.

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Kaabii;39415224]Apparently. Rebranding everything as Blackberry. I should go see if they're replacing their RIM logo on their buildings next time I'm around the Uni of Waterloo area.

[editline]30th January 2013[/editline]

You'd better deliver on that promise, Heins.[/QUOTE]

Take pics! Their old sign looks so garbage lol. I've always liked the "Blackberry" logo

Also he's got no choice. This is make-or-break. But Heins says the unveiling is [url=http://www.thestar.com/business/2012/11/15/new_bb10_phones_just_the_beginning_rim_exec_says.html]Just the beginning[/url]

[koeniginator]

So, could someone more knowledgeable on the subject explain to me what this means for mobile computing? What will this do that Android/iOS/Windows Phone doesn't? Why would someone want to switch?

[Lazzars]

Having had a go with this recently i will say it's very very nice to use. Their new on screen keyboard alone is an impressive upgrade but with all the rest of the changes it's significantly better than BB OS7.

But even with nice software and nice handsets i don't think it's going to do much to save the company. It'll just be trying to pry Android users away and cutting into WP7/8 market share, Apple users tend to stay that way.

[Genericenemy]

You know Blackberry in the last few years really seems like commodore in it's dying days. Desperately trying to save itself.

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Lazzars;39415302]Having had a go with this recently i will say it's very very nice to use. Their new on screen keyboard alone is an impressive upgrade but with all the rest of the changes it's significantly better than BB OS7.

But even with nice software and nice handsets i don't think it's going to do much to save the company. It'll just be try to pry Android users away and cutting into WP7/8 market share, Apple users tend to stay that way.[/QUOTE]

Yes, I have had the privilege to check the device out myself, and I must say i'm quite impressed. But the BB10 is supposed to be more innovative than the rest.

For example, the all-touch device doesn't even have a 'Home button" because it's all run from shortcuts that you swipe with your finger. Blackberry's been good at doing what other people haven't done yet, it's just they take forever to catch up, which is why people fear it's too late for Blackberry to even get their foot in the door

[Kaabii]

[QUOTE=PassTheBong;39415357]Yes, I have had the privilege to check the device out myself, and I must say i'm quite impressed. But the BB10 is supposed to be more innovative than the rest.

For example, the all-touch device doesn't even have a 'Home button" because it's all run from shortcuts that you swipe with your finger. Blackberry's been good at doing what other people haven't done yet, it's just they take forever to catch up, which is why people fear it's too late for Blackberry to even get their foot in the door[/QUOTE]

Actually Palm did that years ago. The idea of gestures anyway, although it was done in an area offscreen for the most part.

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Kaabii;39415370]Actually Palm did that years ago. The idea of gestures anyway, although it was done in an area offscreen for the most part.[/QUOTE]

whoa, wayback throwback, i totally forgot about that

[editline]30th January 2013[/editline]

[QUOTE=koeniginator;39415301]So, could someone more knowledgeable on the subject explain to me what this means for mobile computing? What will this do that Android/iOS/Windows Phone doesn't? Why would someone want to switch?[/QUOTE]

I will update the OP with videos so you can watch and be amazed

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=The golden;39415433]One of the reasons BlackBerry 10 is arriving a little late is because they took it back to the drawing board and did some rethinking.

People have the misconception that this will be directly competeing with Android/iPhone - which it does in a way, but BlackBerry wants to attack the business crowd again rather than the teenage crowd. I bet you nothing Android or iOS offers in terms of business tools can touch what BlackBerry is currently offering with BB10. They wanted to get away from the already over-saturated mobile media-machine market and go back to the business market.[/QUOTE]

One of the features they've created to achieve this, is Blackberry Balance. Where you can seamlessly switch between work and personal workspaces, which essentially connects you to Blackberry Enterprise when you're at work, and Blackberry Internet when you're using it personally

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLvJG31ZK-8[/media]

[Lazzars]

[QUOTE=PassTheBong;39415357]For example, the all-touch device doesn't even have a 'Home button" because it's all run from shortcuts that you swipe with your finger. Blackberry's been good at doing what other people haven't done yet, it's just they take forever to catch up, which is why people fear it's too late for Blackberry to even get their foot in the door[/QUOTE]

The capacitive bezel around the edge of the screen is a real nice touch, no need for a home button and outdoes the bad Samsung design of light up buttons at the bottom of the device. You can tell the Blackberry reps are genuinely enthusiastic about it too as they haven't had any nice new toys to play with for over a year now.

[cNova]

Sounds nice, is this the first device of Blackberry which has a touchscreen?
Also i had to do this
Looked like it would match
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/0v5a4tZ.png[/IMG]

[viperfan7]

I got to see the OS a few months back, it was really impressive

[Demache]

[QUOTE=cNova;39415541]Sounds nice, is this the first device of Blackberry which has a touchscreen?
Also i had to do this
Looked like it would match
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/0v5a4tZ.png[/IMG][/QUOTE]There was the BlackBerry Storm a long while back.

[Kaabii]

The bold 9900 had one, and it wasn't a giant button like the Storm.

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Demache;39415633]There was the BlackBerry Storm a long while back.[/QUOTE]

Not to mention the 9900 Bold is touch screen aswell

[Lazzars]

[QUOTE=Demache;39415633]There was the BlackBerry Storm a long while back.[/QUOTE]

And it was awful

Then the Storm 2 which was also awful

And the Touch Torch which was awful

the Touch Curve was alright though

It's a sad trend RIM haven't had much luck with touch only devices and have done much better with hybrid mobiles. That is why they took so long with the new phones and why i was so surprised when i liked it.

[PassTheBong]

[img]http://global.blackberry.com/content/dam/blackBerry/images/campaigns/bb10-aggregator/blackberry-z10.png[/img]

possible box art

[Scot]

At this point, trying to compete with Apple, Windows and Google is entirely pointless.

[PassTheBong]

[QUOTE=Scot;39415813]At this point, trying to compete with Apple, Windows and Google is entirely pointless.[/QUOTE]

Is this a joke?

the blackberry 10 has already proven itself faster than the iphone5 not to mention iphone loyalty is declining now, plus the windows phone 8 is garbage.

androids really the only obstacle, and blackberry offers features android devices aren't capable of.

[Scot]

[QUOTE=PassTheBong;39415870]Is this a joke?

the blackberry 10 has already proven itself faster than the iphone5 not to mention iphone loyalty is declining now, plus the windows phone 8 is garbage.

androids really the only obstacle, and blackberry offers features android devices aren't capable of.[/QUOTE]

From what I have seen BB10 has some very nice ideas but at the end of the day it does nothing that the other three can't do better.

[Scot]

[QUOTE=Amiga OS;39416013]For one thing, you won't have any chinkey chonk OEM's taking a shit on BB OS 10, that can do nothing but help their brand image.[/QUOTE]

Customization is a bad thing?

[Protocol7]

[QUOTE=Scot;39416036]Customization is a bad thing?[/QUOTE]

When executed more sloppily than a lame donkey taking a shit, yes.