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I want to love BB10, but I can’t

Blackberry Os I’ve decided to switch gears a little bit today and talk about a subject that I’ve been neglecting for far too long at this point, and that’s talking about BlackBerry 10. I was excited to learn that even when their brand was tanking they...

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BlackBerry says Z10's BlackBerry 10.1 update going out this month, U.S. carriers talk Q10 availability

Blackberry Os Along with the announcement of the new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone, BlackBerry today announced some more big news for its other two BlackBerry 10-powered smartphones. Owners of the full-touch BlackBerry Z10 will be glad to learn that...

6 days ago by Alex Wagner 4

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Apple isn't going anywhere, and that includes iOS 7

Business And Money It can be said that Apple was once the world's most advanced mobile operating system. The original iPhone (and its four successors) sported a 3.5-inch touch screen, an Internet browser, and a multitude of native apps. iOS was quite simply...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 79 62 Reactions

BlackBerry 10.1 developer preview reveals new features like HDR camera mode, easier app updating

Blackberry Os BlackBerry hasn't really made any major announcements regarding BlackBerry 10.1, but yesterday the company rolled out a developer preview version of the new OS so that application creators can see how their software will run on the...

Apr 18th by Alex Wagner 1

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Featured user review BlackBerry Z10 4-17-13

Featured User Reviews Coming in third behind the Note II by a little more than 100 points, the BlackBerry Z10 continues to be voted as one of the best smartphones available.

Apr 17th by The PhoneDog 1

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Why aren't you using Android?

Android I’ve switched platforms so many times that I could never hope to count how many times I’ve used iOS, Android, webOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and/or Windows Phone, to Nokia’s efforts back in the day, to PalmOS for good measure.

Apr 17th by Evan Selleck 232 150 Reactions

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BlackBerry Z10 Written Review

Blackberry Os The BlackBerry Z10 is, for all intents and purposes, a very important phone. This is the first phone from the “new” BlackBerry. This is the first phone to run BlackBerry 10.

Apr 15th by Evan Selleck 37 23 Reactions

BlackBerry to seek regulatory review of report on Z10 return rates

Blackberry Os There's almost always quite a bit of speculation and analysis that accompanies the launch of a major new smartphone as everyone scrambles to find out just how well the device is performing at retail. That's been especially true with the...

Apr 12th by Alex Wagner 4

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Featured user review BlackBerry Z10 4-10-13

Featured User Reviews As our top three smartphones remained the same for the past two weeks, they are even currently trending in the same positions.

Apr 10th by The PhoneDog 4

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Google. BlackBerry. They're both unique, but only ONE can come out on top. Welcome to the dogfight battle between the BlackBerry Z10 and Google Nexus 4! It's a knock-down-drag-out between Google's Nexus flagship and BlackBerry's...

Apr 3rd by Aaron Baker 2

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BlackBerry Z10 vs. Google Nexus 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android It's a dogfight battle between the best of the best of Google and BlackBerry! The BlackBerry Z10 is the company's current flagship smartphone, while the Google Nexus 4 represents the most pure Android smartphone that money can buy at the...

Apr 3rd by Aaron Baker 2

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Featured user review BlackBerry Z10 4-3-13

Featured User Reviews One, two, three, four. The BlackBerry Z10 has held each of those positions in the Official Smartphone Rankings. This week it landed in third providing it with a chance for us to feature a user review.

Apr 3rd by The PhoneDog 2

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I can't see upgrading to the new iPhone just for a new camera

Ios It’s spring time, which means there are flowers blooming, the weather is getting nicer (for some parts of the U.S., anyway), and it means we’re closer to an Apple announcement. We know that’s the case because the rumor mill is starting to...

Apr 2nd by Evan Selleck 81 66 Reactions

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Verizon BlackBerry Z10 Unboxing

Blackberry Os The BlackBerry Z10 is a huge improvement for BlackBerry and brings new innovations like BlackBerry Hub and BlackBerry Story Maker, but at $199.99 on a two-year contract, it's priced right up there with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One -...

Apr 2nd by Aaron Baker 4

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Will Samsung's Galaxy S 4 be a little bit too expensive?

Android We’re just a few days away from when AT&T is set to kick off their pre-order extravaganza for Samsung’s Galaxy S 4. As with any impending, high-profile device, I imagine that AT&T is going to see plenty of pre-orders.

Apr 1st by Evan Selleck 98 80 Reactions

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It's time for the April Fools jokes to go by the wayside

Lifestyle So today is April 1, which means that’s somewhat of a holiday for some people out there. This is the one day of the year that the Internet’s biggest names drop their serious faces and do their best to crack a joke. Or two. Or three.

Apr 1st by Evan Selleck 6 2 Reactions

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HTC, a carrier exclusive isn't going to help you

Android I’m beginning to believe that HTC doesn’t think they have it hard enough already. That, for whatever reason, they believe they have to handicap themselves right out of the gate here in the U.S., just to make any victory they might get...

Mar 30th by Evan Selleck 86 28 Reactions

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The version of Android on your device doesn't matter anymore

Android Fragmentation! Okay, just had to get that out of the way. This isn’t an article about how terrible fragmentation is. In fact, I’m going to embrace it from here on out. Why? Because there’s just no getting away from it.

Mar 29th by Evan Selleck 63 24 Reactions

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BlackBerry Z10: One month later

Blackberry Os The buzz around the BlackBerry Z10 has died down, but in the specs department, it has a lot to like. Just over one month after the launch of the device and right on the heels of retail availability on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, is the...

Mar 28th by Aaron Baker 34

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BlackBerry Z10 to Verizon Wireless

New Phones As anticipated, the BlackBerry Z10 became available at Verizon Wireless on Thursday March 28, 2013.

Mar 28th by The PhoneDog 1

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Is it time to keep our devices on during takeoff and landing?

Lifestyle In August of 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that they would be setting up a working group to study the impact portable electronic devices have on flights. We’re nearing the time when that particular committee is set to...

Mar 27th by Evan Selleck 68 44 Reactions

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Featured user review 3-27-13 BlackBerry Z10

Featured User Reviews Falling to third after a second place finish last week, the BlackBerry Z10 host our featured user review for this Wednesday March 27, 2013.

Mar 27th by The PhoneDog 2

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2G coverage will keep me from the Simple Choice, T-Mobile

Business And Money Earlier today, T-Mobile made right all those leaks we’ve been seeing over the last few weeks. The carrier has officially become the “un”carrier, and done away with the legendary two-year contracts that have throttled the wireless carriers...

Mar 26th by Evan Selleck 98 55 Reactions

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Can BlackBerry make a laptop powered by a phone worthwhile?

Blackberry Os Despite all the functionality that manufacturers and designers shove into our smartphones, I still see it as a personal device that’s meant to supplement other devices. Specifically, since I use my phone as a means to check email, I see it...

Mar 25th by Evan Selleck 7

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BlackBerry to promote Z10 by rolling out new takeover ads

Blackberry Os This year has brought with it a lot of newness for BlackBerry, including a new company name as well as the launch of both a new mobile operating system and a new phone. Now it looks like BlackBerry will soon be implementing a new marketing...

Mar 24th by Alex Wagner 27 23 Reactions

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There is hope for BlackBerry

Blackberry Os I've recently stumbled upon CrackBerry's interview with BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, and I have to admit, I'm pleased with the Waterloo-based company's perspective. Heins was asked a series of questions by Kevin Michaluk ranging from...

Mar 24th by Chase Bonar 56 30 Reactions

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If iOS disappoints, Apple will still rake in sales

Ios Trying to beat expectation is hard. Some might say impossible. For the mobile industry, especially when we’re talking about flagship devices from the most popular manufacturers, beating expectations is just something that isn’t even...

Mar 22nd by Evan Selleck 139 119 Reactions

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Are you picking the Z10, Q10, Galaxy S 4 or One?

Android We may only be a few months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to be excited about. There is so much happening in the mobile space this year that it can be hard to keep up. We’ve got new devices, new mobile operating...

Mar 21st by Evan Selleck 199 142 Reactions

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Featured user review BlackBerry Z10 3-19-13

Featured User Reviews Moving back into the top three again this week, the BlackBerry Z10 is the smartphone in our featured user review segment this Tuesday March 19, 2013.

Mar 19th by The PhoneDog 3

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Apple, make an iPhone with a bigger display and we'll call it good

Ios I still get excited about new phone announcements. Even if the mystery is pretty much destroyed before the event, thanks to leaks, rumors, and wild speculation, I’m still eager to see what a company showcases on the stage that they’ve...

Mar 19th by Evan Selleck 206 166 Reactions

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BlackBerry Z10 Black (CDMA)

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"intuitive, easy, smart, cool = blackberry 10"

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The BlackBerry Z10 is a great phone. Sales are strong wherever it is launched - UK, Canada and UAE. Customer sentiment is very positive. BlackBerry Z10 takes smartphones to the next level. they focus on the user experience making it more efficient and easier to use. Definitely for people who 'want to get things done.' More launches are coming soon and more apps will be created/ can be sideloaded from android (easy to do). Security is top class and can't be matched by any other. ... more...

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BlackBerry Z10 Written Review

The BlackBerry Z10 is, for all intents and purposes, a very important phone. This is the first phone from the “new” BlackBerry. This is the first phone to run BlackBerry 10. This is the first phone to show that BlackBerry is ready to play against the likes of Apple, Google, and even Microsoft when it comes to the smartphone market. The BlackBerry Z10 is a lot of things, but what I’ve wanted to know since the device’s unveiling, is whether or not it can live up to... more...