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While Instagram might be enjoying a large user base on iOS and Android, at least as far as official apps are concerned, those on Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 have to resort to third-party apps instead. In fact last we heard, Instagram for BlackBerry 10 might not be coming soon as the company’s CEO stated that they had no plans to develop for BlackBerry 10 at the moment, but thanks to a leaked screenshot, perhaps Instagram might have had a change of heart.

According to the leaked screenshot spotted in the CrackBerry forums, it shows off the BlackBerry Hub on the BlackBerry Q10 with the Instagram tab on it. The person who posted the photo claims that Instagram for BlackBerry will be announced within the next few weeks and is actually meant to coincide with the release of the BlackBerry 10.2 update. While this definitely sounds like good news, it should be noted that Instagram has been pretty quiet on the matter, not to mention its CEO actually confirmed that they weren’t developing for BlackBerry 10 at the moment.

Of course it is entirely possible that they had a change of heart, or perhaps wanted to keep things a secret, but in any case take it with a grain of salt for now, but hopefully we will be able to get more official information at a later date.

Instagram Spotted On BlackBerry 10 Hub [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

Prior to unveiling the BlackBerry 10 platform in January, the Canadian manufacturer organized a few developer-focused events in order to get as many apps as it could for its nascent platform. Still most top apps that can easily be found on both iOS and Android are missing on BlackBerry, and there’s no doubt about the fact that one of the reasons BB10 has failed to take off is that most users are put off by the lack of decent applications. The company recently announced the formation of a special committee that is going to look into “strategic alternatives” for its survival, which might include partnerships, alliances or a sale of the company. As per a new report by Forbes, developers are likely to stay away from BlackBerry seeing as how it is now up for sale.

Citing iOS and Android as the top two platforms, by no means an overstatement, developers are now more likely to consider Windows Phone as the third go-to platform instead of BlackBerry. It was reported recently that WP has indeed passed BB to clinch the coveted third position in the global smartphone market. The report does seem to make sense, BlackBerry is now the lowest step on the ladder and might not serve enough value for developers to put their time and resources into developing apps for it. Ultimately its the company and the users that will suffer. From any aspect, things are certainly not looking up for the ailing Canadian manufacturer and the situation isn’t expected to improve anytime soon.

BlackBerry’s “Strategic Alternatives” May Drive Away Developers original content from Ubergizmo.

It was rumored a few days ago that BlackBerry was pondering the idea of going private, which led to a lot of chatter about what the company could be up to. However, BlackBerry has officially come out and confirmed that they’re pursuing “strategic alternatives,” although the company said that nothing is set in stone just […]

After its previous look at strategic alternatives yielded little fruit, BlackBerry is once again going back to the blackboard. Its board is currently considering "possible joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances, a sale of the Company or other possible transactions" to help boost the performance of BlackBerry 10. So… any takers?

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Heads up, BB10 users: your Facebook app is in need of an update. As in, there’s one waiting for you. Facebook v10.2.1 for BlackBerry 10 adds Facebook Chat, enhanced message details, quicker scrolling while in Newsfeed and an “enhanced photo experience.” Moreover, you’ll find added Page Admin functions as well as a “refreshed look and feel to your Pages.” Naturally, the update is being provided for free, and can be picked up in the Appworld right here. Of course, it’s also sporting a sterling 2 out of 5 rating, so hopefully the new features will go a ways toward improving the aforesaid mark.

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