blackberry 10

fastar1 said:
This is pretty great. I often carry around my FM tuner and I'd prefer to have everything in one device. At the same time I've been reluctant to jump onto Android (Note II had an FM tuner) because there's basically no security. But on a BB phone, I'm guessing that any malicious Android code would be useless? Can anyone confirm?
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Very good question!

Here is a response from the guy who helps run CrackBerry.com and knows BB inside and out.

"Depends on where you download from really however, AndroidonBlackBerry 10 doesn't run like well... AndroidonAndroid. Android apps onBlackBerry 10 run in a more secure environment and essentially any spyware/malware looking to run on your device will have issues as it's looking for an 'Android' set-up whereas the Android portion of BlackBerry 10 is different.

It's all emulated and full of sym links, if spyware/malware is looking to exploit your device it's looking for Android specific things to exploit which, it can have trouble finding. Think of it like this.... a Windows virus can't run on a Mac because it was designed for Windows. While you might be able to download it, it can never work at its full potential because it's running in a different environment than what is intended.

Still, you shouldn't be downloading random APK files and installing them, you should stick to trusted resources such as APK downloaders for Google Play, the Amazon App Store and apps such as Droid Store for BlackBerry 10 and Snap for BlackBerry 10. Downloading from random sites is never a good practice."


I'd like to add to this, there are "trusted" app stores such as Snap (which is a front for the Google Play store), the Amazon App store (yes mega giant Amazon, and they have publicly stated they welcome BB10 owners to download their apps) and Aptoide (run by BB10 enthusiasts who personally check and approve each android app that runs flawlessly on BB10). Otherwise, there are lots of unknown sites with .apk files that you can download, but you don't really know whats on those files, increasing your risk.
 
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Damn it I have a Z10 - Now I am sad :( lol
SunnY S said:
Just tap the Music icon on your home page, then hit the radio button at the bottom.

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I can upgrade to a z30 for 60 bux....for the people who have one is it worth it do you think? I have a wicked talk/data plan so I don't mind restarting the term again.
 
meme said:
I can upgrade to a z30 for 60 bux....for the people who have one is it worth it do you think? I have a wicked talk/data plan so I don't mind restarting the term again.
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Are you nuts to even ask, run! Don't walk, RUN for this deal.

The Z30 is light years better than the Z10. This is the first phone I can actually see me keeping for a few years, it's that good!


Improvements over the Z10 :

-awesome bigger 5" super amoled display

-Faster processor with quad core GPU

-stunningly long battery life (no more carrying silly spares like I did with the Z10)

-Dual stereo speakers. They sound as good as if not better than the HTC One

-Bigger easier to type on keyboard

-FM radio tuner

-Paratek antenna technology (fewer dropped calls)

-smoother, higher quality glass

-better built and overall quality over the plasticky Z10

-feels better in the hand than Z10





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I can't seem to update my z30 to the latest version...this blows!
 
SunnY S said:
Are you nuts to even ask, run! Don't walk, RUN for this deal.

The Z30 is light years better than the Z10. This is the first phone I can actually see me keeping for a few years, it's that good!


Improvements over the Z10 :

-awesome bigger 5" super amoled display

-Faster processor with quad core GPU

-stunningly long battery life (no more carrying silly spares like I did with the Z10)

-Dual stereo speakers. They sound as good as if not better than the HTC One

-Bigger easier to type on keyboard

-FM radio tuner

-Paratek antenna technology (fewer dropped calls)

-smoother, higher quality glass

-better built and overall quality over the plasticky Z10

-feels better in the hand than Z10





Sent from my Z30 using Tapatalk
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How is the camera? That's the game changer for me to have switched to the iPhone 4s from the BBry bold a couple of years ago. I can't believe i'm saying this, but these specs sound so good that i'm thinking of coming back to the Blackberry... (did I just really say that?)

My contract is up... was going to wait it out for the Samsung S5.
 
Dresden said:
How is the camera? That's the game changer for me to have switched to the iPhone 4s from the BBry bold a couple of years ago. I can't believe i'm saying this, but these specs sound so good that i'm thinking of coming back to the Blackberry... (did I just really say that?)

My contract is up... was going to wait it out for the Samsung S5.
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I've never had a problem with the Z30 camera. Today's smartphone cameras across all the brands are pretty good.

If it's pure specs you are after. Few can touch Samsung. They are simply the best.

The painful bloatware on the samsung which is supposed to be even worse on the S5 with them bringing a new interface concerns me. Esp now, if you've been reading the tech blogs lately, samsung and Google are about to get a whole lot closer now that Google sold off Motorola.

Android and samsung will increasingly spy on you with their software. This bothers me. Coupled with the Sammy bloatware. No thanks.

If you want a safe, secure and dynamic OS like bb10, with the ability to run most Android apps, awesome keyboard, useful hub, then this could be the right platform for some people.

And hey, BlackBerry is Canadian, eh?




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SunnY S said:
I've never had a problem with the Z30 camera. Today's smartphone cameras across all the brands are pretty good.

If it's pure specs you are after. Few can touch Samsung. They are simply the best.

The painful bloat ware on the samsung which is supposed to be even worse on the S5 with them bringing a new interface concerns me. Esp now, if you've been reading the tech blogs lately, samsung and Google are about to get a whole lot closer now that Google sold off Motorola.

Android and samsung will increasingly spy on you with their software. This bothers me. Coupled with the Sammy bloat ware. No thanks.

If you want a safe, secure and dynamic OS like bb10, with the ability to run most Android apps, awesome keyboard, useful hub, then this might be a good solution for you.

And hey, BlackBerry is Canadian, eh?




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Thanks for the honest review.

I'll have to wait it out to see the s5. Planning on the new line of galaxy pro tabs as well- to streamline my phone/tab/ smart tv


Don't get me started on Google and spying. Just look at how complicated (for the avg user) it is to sign out and in with a new id..


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How do you load android apps ? I looked it up and the sites for the program will not download .
 
My carrier is Koodo
 
Sky_high said:
My carrier is Koodo
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should be out,

have you tried manual update in settings? Did you plug your phone into a PC and fire up BB link?

another thing to try…...plug a sim card from a buddy with a BB10 on a Bell or Rogers network and it should see the update automatically. When its done, just put your sim card back in.

Last but not least, call Koodo and ask them whats up.
 
The Z30 does have nice features, but it's simply too big for me. And I don't really feel lacking on my Z10, which I feel is the perfect size. I'll be holding out to see of there's a new sub 5" device this year. Then again if I could get one for 60 bucks..

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If you want to give a BB10 a try, Koodo (telus) has a deal going.

$140 for a Z10, includes sim, 1 yr warranty, and free shipping. Less risky than dealing with an unknown on kijiji/ebay and a 1yr warranty to boot.

https://shop.koodomobile.com/certifiedpreowned/c99999905-p0.html

Just set your tab to $0 (meaning you will pay up front), when it asks you what plan you want, just skip it and head to check out.



EDIT : according to sources, they are now SOLD OUT.
 
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I have had a Z30 for a few months and I absolutely love it. I wouldn't trade for any other phone. The battery is amazing and this last software upgrade is even better than the leaked version I had a few months back. It sucks, that carriers are making it difficult for people to experience this phone. Most stores don't even have them on display. Once you use a Z30, you can never go back to a 10.

Screen is much better and brighter, easier to use the touchscreen keypad since the phone is bigger. Phone feels really solid in your hand.
 
STARSHIP said:
Answering the phone just got easier or did it. not having much luck with the new method, but still better than before.
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I pressed the wrong button the first time someone called me after the last software upgrade, but that was mostly because I wasn't expecting it to be different. Works well now, and it seems less susceptible to doing the wrong thing in the process of taking the phone out of my shirt pocket.
 
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