Polled BlackBerry Users Want BlackBerry 10 To Be Themable

Polled BlackBerry Users Want BlackBerry 10 To Be ThemableOne of the more customizable features of Android is the ability to theme it however you want, and the best part is that depending on the level of customization, you might not even need root access to be able to do it. This is compared to other platforms like iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry 10 which are more rigid, where customization is basically changing the wallpaper and the ringtone.

However it seems that during a poll conducted by CrackBerry, they have found that the majority of those who participated in the poll want the ability to theme their BlackBerry 10 handsets. The votes came in at over 60%, while the remaining numbers were kind of split in the middle between saying no to theming, and that it doesn’t matter.

We guess this is particularly important to BlackBerry users because with BlackBerry 7, users could download themes or create their own themes if they wish. It’s that level of personalization that really gets a user to feel more connected to their phone, and maybe even to the brand which can help create loyalty.

Unfortunately it seems that theming is not a feature that BlackBerry is concentrating on at the moment, at least not for BlackBerry 10, but who knows, perhaps it might arrive at a later date, but in the meantime what do you guys think? Do you wish that you could create or download BlackBerry 10 themes?

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BlackBerry 10 Receives Full Operational Capability Certification By Department Of Defense

BlackBerry 10 Receives Full Operational Capability Certification By Department Of DefenseBlackBerry phones used to be the darling of the enterprise and government sector but with the Canadian company falling behind the competition, we have started to see companies and governments start to swap out BlackBerry phones for iOS or Android devices.

That being said, it looks like despite the White House potentially considering the use of non-BlackBerry devices, the Canadian company has achieved something that no other company has yet, which is to have BlackBerry 10 achieve Full Operational Capacity on the US Department of Defense networks. (more…)

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    Smartphone growth slowing warns IDC (and emerging markets aren’t helping)

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    BlackBerry 10 QWERTY Prototype Photos Leaked

    BlackBerry 10 QWERTY Prototype Photos Leaked

    It has been a while since BlackBerry launched any new devices, the last smartphone to come out of Waterloo was the Z30, which was basically an enlarged version of the Z10. The company’s hardware division hasn’t been able to produce a hit for quite some time now, but with the new leadership taking charge a few months back, there are once again signs of a possible comeback. BlackBerry has reiterated its commitment to devices multiple times, and its expected to launch at least two high end devices in 2014. Photos of an alleged BlackBerry 10 prototype with a full QWERTY keyboard have leaked, presumably hinting at what’s to come from the ailing Canadian manufacturer.

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    BBM 2.0 Brings Voice Calling, Channels, Dropbox And More

    BBM 2.0 Brings Voice Calling, Channels, Dropbox And More

    Last year BlackBerry Messenger was finally opened up to iOS and Android. When the app was launched, it didn’t come with all of the features that were exclusive to BBM on BlackBerry smartphones, features such as voice calling and BBM Channels. Back then the company said that it was working on quite a few features that would be rolled out as BBM 2.0 in 2014. It has delivered on its promise, with BBM 2.0 now being available for iOS and Android. New features have also been added to BBM for BlackBerry 10.

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    BBM “Find Friends” feature added for iOS and Android

    Just in case you’re having trouble finding friends using BlackBerry’s own BBM on your iPhone or Android device, BlackBerry has added a feature called “Find Friends on BBM” to the … Continue reading

    BlackBerry 10 update brings quick-filters

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    BlackBerry CEO accuses rivals of FUD-spreading

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    Blackberry pulls latest Twitter for BB10 update, offers downgrade instructions

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    BlackBerry Dropped Plans To Release Two More BB10 Devices

    BlackBerry Dropped Plans To Release Two More BB10 Devices

    It has almost been an entire year since BlackBerry set upon its perceived path to recovery, with great fanfare. The company conducted six separate events in six different cities around the world to celebrate the launch of its new platform, BlackBerry 10 and the announcement of two new devices, the Z10 and the Q10. Both devices failed to make their mark, and the Z30 didn’t prove to be a hit either. It became clear early in the year that BlackBerry’s new devices weren’t going to be a success and it appears that the company itself knew that, seeing as how it cancelled plans to release two more devices in 2013.

    The Wall Street Journal discovered this information buried deep inside the SEC filings that the company made after revealing its Q3, 2013 fiscal results, a quarter where it lost $4.4 billion. The company said that it cancelled the launch “to mitigate the identified inventory risk.” The devices, rumored as the Cafe and Kopi series, were believed to be low-end devices geared towards emerging markets. There weren’t even expected to be released in North America or Europe. BlackBerry has now made significant changes to have it makes smartphones. It has partnered with Foxconn for five years to develop smartphones for emerging markets, whereas Waterloo will focus on high-end devices preferred by customers in Western markets as well as its enterprise customers.

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