RIM execs sing love song as company tries to stay afloat
As RIM went to show developers its forthcoming operating system, BlackBerry 10, it released a music video of executives pleading for patience.
The love song, performed by the three top honchos, is called “Devs, BlackBerry is going to keep on loving you.” It’s somewhat of a throwback to the 1981 song “Keep on Loving You” by Speedwagon.
“So don’t be misled...The launch is just ahead,” sings VP developer relations Alec Saunders, referring to the oft-delayed BB10.
It’s an OS that’s way overdue. It’s supposed to make BlackBerry phones behave more like iPhones and Android devices. It’s supposed to be better for apps. It was supposed to be out there already, but unfortunately for RIM, it’s not in any consumer’s hands.
A previous deadline of late 2012 is now early 2013, missing the key holiday season. At one point, the OS previously known as BBX was pegged for an early 2012 release.
Early screenshots don’t reveal any revolutionary features, nothing to steal the spotlight from Android and iOS users. Other than BBM, but many people have already moved on with similar messaging apps like What’sApp.
What do you think will come next for RIM?
- Maurice Cacho, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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Posted by: Steve | Sep 26, 2012 4:22:10 PM
I've obviously seem different screen shots from you than...
Many people have moved from BBM...Umm..they have over 60 MILLION regular users of BBM currently. FYI, just this last quarter they gained 2 MILLION users. They are now up to 80 MILLION users.
No revolutionary features??? Seriously bud. If you are going to report on this stuff atleast watch the keynote of their latest event. Check it out here. VERY nice. Very interesting stuff. http://www.blackberryjamconference.com/americas/content/webcast
They have 3 main screens accessible at all times. ONE - Tiles screen showing your running apps (remember BB10 has the power to run your apps, not suspend them like Android or apple. In fact you can have uo tp 8 apps running at the same time. So in fact you can look at your screen and watch ALL 8 apps all running live. TWO - The BlackBerry HUB - This is where you see all your communications ie emails, text messages, BBM, Twitter, Facebook and other status updates all on the same screen just from one swipe. No need to close the app to see what the message is. Just swipe and look. THREE - The icon screen just like everyone else.
How about the new camera app. I can't remember what they call it but when you take a pictures of someone and you dont like the face expression (ie they closed their eyes) you can cycle back and select a different face. There is no need to retake a picture. EVER!!
Integrated NFC WOOHOO!
Replaceable battery!
The ability to easily port apps from Apple or Android in just days! The devs gotta love this!
Oh Oh, Bridging features to the PlayBook
The fastest internet browser out there! Yeppers even faster than most desktop computers!
Being able to make app purchases and having it applied to your monthly cell phone bill, or Paypal, or visa like everyone else.
Sorry Apple and Android are very boring for me now. You go into an app, get out and go into another app. I use my phone for communication with others. Not running games on it. Communications first and foremost is why I pick up my BlackBerry everyday. Oh by the way...Only BlackBerry gives me the security that I feel safe with (and the governments around the world too).
Posted by: Thomas Murray | Sep 29, 2012 10:50:20 PM
I am going back a while but I remember being "floored" when my partner started talking into her Blackberry!! To say the least I was incredibly impressed. Of importance here is to tell you with great certainty that you will never find a person as loyal to any service or product.I am a proud Canadian but have watched with disbelief as your company falls short in every way every day. As to loyalty I purchased the first "iphone" and also the new"iphone 5" It pains me, but as I say I am very loyal to what I believe to be far superior technology. I wish RIM all the success in the world but, I hate to say that my loyalty will stand as is. Unless you come up with something so revolutionary that it has no equal. Sadly as I follow the news, in my heart I see only doom and failure for the Once untouchable Company. Including your silly song on line I feel this time and money could be better spent in the development of my said product. Thank you for my rant, and good luck. You will need it!!
Thomas Murray Thorold Ontario Canada
Posted by: Micheal McGill | Oct 6, 2012 4:13:21 AM
I have to say, I have been a blackberry user since the begining, I have had at least 12 different phones from BB and have always been impressed. As long as RIM stays in business I will always be a loyal customer. I left them for about 3 months last year simply because I was afraid of what will come of RIM and I feel most people who use BB's are and that is why they switched. I went to the Iphone and within the 3 month period i had it ... I went to Rogers and switched back to my 9900. They had no use for my iphone 4s and neither did I .. so I sold raffel tickets to my fellow BB user friends for $5 each and the winner got to smash my then new iphone with a sledge hammer.... I made $905.00 .. which paid for the iphone and the rest paid for my stress with the phone. Blackberry's for me have proven to be must more stable and smarter then the average smart phone.. at least that's my opinion. Hold in there RIM ... there is plenty of iphone users that are closet BB fans .. they will come crawling back .... we always do!!!!!!!