BlackBerry denies rumor about BB10 running Google Play - BR Softonic

On Monday (11), the site CrackBerry has published images of what would be a device with BlackBerry 10 system running Google Play, the Android app store. The Canadian company did not take in to comment officially denying the rumor .

In a statement, the BlackBerry advantage to reaffirm the BlackBerry World as the primary source and reliable apps for BlackBerry devices:

There is no planning support for Google Play on the BlackBerry. The BlackBerry World remains the main source of trusted applications to BB and we continue to support open standards and open source tools, so that the BlackBerry developers can continue to create great apps in any of the development platforms we support.

Despite the photos do not appear to mount, it is certain that the declaration of the BlackBerry throws a bucket of cold water on what could be great news for BlackBerry users. On the other hand, the system, which was stagnant for years, seems to have regained the strength – or part of it – with the launch of BlackBerry 10. A good example is the success of applications BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android and iOS .

Source: CrackBerry

There is life on BlackBerry: BBM reached 20 million users ... - Telemoveis.com

There is still a long way to go to achieve the popularity of BBM WhatsApp, but available data suggest already have started on the right foot

Is this a sign for the BlackBerry? The BlackBerry Messenger shocked the industry of messaging applications to have reached 20 million users in the first week after arriving to Android and iOS. The reason may be the fact that the Canadian company’s proposal be successful in creating a kind of compromise between the app and its users, according to data recently advanced by Mobidia to BGR.

week of 20 October, the average time a user spent in BBM was 40 minutes (for U.S. users, remember), against 24 minutes of Tango, a platform that enjoys rival plenty of popularity within the same segment and providing an element of gaming to their users. In the European market the average time dismissed the application of the BlackBerry was 59 minutes.

The numbers are definitely positive for the Canadian company, although it is still far from “grab” their users for 160 minutes (median time of WhatsApp, current leader of this segment). The fact that it is still a recent application and be associated to these data is a potential indicator that your users are interested in the service.

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Google Play will not come to BlackBerry - Tudocelular.com

Google Play Store on BB10?

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Google Play on a BlackBerry 10.2 appeared on the internet yesterday, raising many speculations and hopes. In fact it would be something very interesting to the platform and its Canadian users. Besides representing a possible cord out of the bottom.

However, a representative of the BlackBerry told CNET that there is any planned support for Google Play on the BlackBerry. Thus, the images of yesterday really only served to generate some noise.

Adding Google Play could save the BlackBerry platform because it would solve one of the biggest problems that Canada has. That is, the absence of present popular applications on Android and iOS. Such applications do not arrive on the BlackBerry because they are expensive to develop, which is not worth it for a platform in free fall.

Let’s see what the BlackBerry decides to do now that will no longer be sold. From what we hear so far, no major changes (besides the CEO) planned, which does not bode well.

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BlackBerry concludes raised U.S. $ 1 billion and announced cutting 200 ... - Teletime

The BlackBerry announced on Friday, 14 which concluded before the deadline, the uptake of funding of $ 1 billion made through the issuance of convertible debentures. The contribution was obtained by agreement with Fairfax Financial Holdings and other shareholders. With the completion of the transaction, the financial group holds 16% of the share capital of the BlackBerry. BMO Capital Markets was the coordinator agent and the distribution of the debentures.

As previously announced, the Fairfax is committed to purchase $ 250 million of debentures and other investors, the remainder. The conversion price of the bonds into shares was set $ 10, which represents a premium of 28.7% over the closing price of the securities on the Nasdaq on the 1st of this month. The funding was expected to be completed within 30 days.

The transaction was the way found by the Canadian manufacturer of smartphones to avoid selling to own Fairfax, who had signed a letter of intent to purchase the amount of U.S. $ 4.7 billion, or by another bidder – China’s Lenovo was one of the candidates to take over the BlackBerry, so that it had signed a confidentiality agreement that allowed to analyze the company’s accounts.

“I am excited to be joining this iconic brand at such an important time in its history,” said John S. Chen, who became interim chief executive of BlackBerry, after the completion of the financing. “I look forward to leading the BlackBerry in the pursuit of a successful transformation and retrieve the position of innovator in the market. Believe in the value of the brand and I am confident that we will rebuild the BlackBerry for the benefit of all our customers.”

Chen will hold the position until completing the restructuring process and the search for a new CEO. The agreement also provides that Prem Watsa, chairman of Fairfax Financial, has seat on the Board of Directors and integrate the company’s board.

One of the first measures of Chen, as part of the reorganization process, will be laid off 200 employees at its headquarters in Irving, Texas. Notification of adjustment and retraining of workers (Warn, its acronym in English) was filed on the 5th, according to the website All Things Digital. In the coming months, are expected to more job cuts, which should arrive by the thousands, according to the restructuring plan.

BlackBerry 10 will not support the Google Play Store - Tecmundo

The rumor seems to have been demystified. (Image Source: Playback / CrackBerry)

Earlier this week, a picture conveyed by CrackBerry forum suggested the existence of a partnership between Google and BlackBerry 10 (see more here). However, a representative of the Canadian company told CNET that an ecosystem flowery will not be inaugurated soon by the companies. “I can confirm that there are no plans to support Google Play Store for BlackBerry,” said this source – not official, should be noted.

strategy BlackBerry is even mysterious: the libraries of applications for Android and iOS are extensive, and a partnership with the giant of the searches could actually make sales of BlackBerry mobiles were leveraged. If the company’s decision is true, BlackBerry 10 will not have, finally, access the online store of Google Apps.

More information about the objectives pursued by the Canadian company currently does not have surfaced. It is necessary to highlight that the passage mentioned by CNET portal refers to the declaration of an unknown “representative” of the BlackBerry. Even without official confirmation, demystifying the rumor has circulated heavily through the portals of technology worldwide. Stay tuned and follow our Tecmundo in future updates.

Communication Windows Phone and BlackBerry going in opposite directions - to the Minute News

The number of mobile phones with Windows Phone system shipped to retail increased 156% between the third quarter of last year and the same period this year, according to data from IDC analyst. In contrast, with the most recent release virtually silenced, the Blackberry has almost disappeared.

Microsoft platform equipped 9.5 million mobile phones offered for sale, which represents a 3.6% share of the market for smartphones. The vast majority of handsets with Windows Phone is Nokia, whose business was purchased by Microsoft.

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Altogether, hit stores about 261 of smartphones over the last quarter, 79 million more than in the same months of 2012. This rise of Windows Phone is far above the average market growth, which was 39.9%.

Contrary to this, the BlackBerry – which made a failed launch of new devices and a new platform earlier this year and walked, without success, to find a buyer – almost disappeared. The brand sent 4.5 million mobile phones for retail, a decrease of 41.6%, which leaves it with 1.7% market share.

Windows Phone grows 156%, almost disappears BlackBerry - Público.pt

The number of mobile phones with Windows Phone system shipped to retail increased 156% between the third quarter of last year and the same period this year, according to data from IDC analyst.

Even with the numbers to soar, the Microsoft platform equipped only 9.5 million handsets offered for sale, which represents a market share of 3.6%. The vast majority of handsets with Windows Phone is Nokia’s mobile phone business which Microsoft decided to buy an acquisition to be completed in the first months of next year.

This rise of Windows Phone is far above the average market growth, which was 39.9%. Altogether, hit stores about 261 smartphones over the last quarter, 79 million more than in the same months of 2012.

Android system (which is sold in handsets of various brands and various price levels) achieved aumntar leadership, and now have a 81% share, with iOS, Apple, at 12.9% (the new iPhone 5S and 5C were submitted in September and, in most markets, became available only after the end of that month, in the fourth quarter).

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BlackBerry – which made a failed launch of new devices and a new platform earlier this year and walked, without success, to find a buyer – almost disappeared. The brand sent 4.5 million mobile phones for retail, a decrease of 41.6%, which leaves it with 1.7% market share.