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<h1 style="text-align: center;">blackberry 10 os</h1>
<h2>[WHAT]</h2>
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<li>] blackberry 10 is a NEW mobile operating system(o/s), it is targeted to be used on the&nbsp;NEW blackerry 10 smartphone series&nbsp;as well as on tablets produced by Research In Motion(RIMM)&nbsp;- it is based on the qnx realtime os neutrino and made its initial entry into the blackberry product line up with the playbook tablet (as playbook os 1.0) which was&nbsp;first introduced in September 2011. This article takes a look at some of the features in this new o/s</li>
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<h2>[WHY] features (unique, different, better)</h2>
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<li>[USER INTERFACE] ui </li>
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<li>] lock screen</li>
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<li>] "swipe up" from the bottom of the screen to reveal your running applications in their active frames,(you dont need to press any buttons to power on the device)</li>
<li>] "swipe left" to reveal you home screen(s) with the apps grid</li>
<li>] "swipe down" from the top of the screen to shut down your phone</li>
<li>* lock screen in video demo 4.2 is displaying the notifications panel which indicates the source and count of notifications, also displaying time and next calendar appt</li>
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<li>] active frames&nbsp;= your running minimized apps ( similar to androids widgets or windows phone live tiles )</li>
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<li>] these apps can ADAPT(change what they do/display) when they are minimized (determined by the app)</li>
<li>] you can have up to 8 apps running on the start screen, 4 will be on the display first page, 4 more will be available by scrolling vertically down 1 more page</li>
<li>] these "active frames become your home screen ( VS a grid of app icons or )</li>
<li>] ADD ARTICLE comparing active frames VS widgets VS live tiles</li>
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<li>*] true multi-tasking</li>
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<li>] multiple apps are/can be always ON, always running, not "task switched" like some operating systems</li>
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<li>] home screen(s)</li>
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<li>] "swipe left" to scroll thru your apps (horizontally)&nbsp;&nbsp;-&gt; -&gt;, (like android)</li>
<li>] "tap"&nbsp;on the&nbsp;homescreen 'page dots' to choose which 'home&nbsp;screen page' to display (like android)&nbsp;</li>
<li>] bb10 has no physical menu buttons, ] phone ] search ] camera ]</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1089#content" target="_blank">hub</a></li>
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<li>] is&nbsp;a universal inbox, unique to blackberry, your "hub inbox" can include all your&nbsp;communication "accounts"&nbsp;(example ] email work and ] personal email, ] messaging accounts (including bbm, ... ) and&nbsp;social accounts like&nbsp;( linkedIn, facebook, twitter, ...) and&nbsp;FUTURE additonal applications from third party developers. It also integrates VOICE messages.</li>
<li>] hub also supports the native calendar application - displays your upcoming calendar appointments in your hub, you can "flow" into the "appointment details" or the "attendees"&nbsp;list and access additional&nbsp;details like recent social posts or your interactions with them (emails, messages) or ...</li>
<li>] hub&nbsp;is an open api</li>
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<li>which means&nbsp;that third party application developers can target their apps content for the bb hub as well, what that means to you is that the "next big app" that everyone "has to have" may well target it delivery notifications into the hub.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1127#content" target="_blank">flow</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] hub -&gt; email account -&gt; email.messages -&gt; email.message&nbsp; -&gt; message.attachment</li>
<li>*] 1 thumb&nbsp; NAVIGATION- app - actions menus are at the bottom of the screen</li>
<li>] application menus are located at the bottom of the screen, closest to your thumb,&nbsp;</li>
<li>] the&nbsp;"3 dots" glyph&nbsp;OPENS the app's&nbsp;context menu for the app - menu options for the "app" that you are in&nbsp;</li>
<li>for ex the browser HAS ] toolbar, ] back ] address bar, &amp;&amp; "3 dots" on its bottom menu bar</li>
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<li>] peak</li>
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<li>] peak is the ability to look into another application without leaving the application you are currently in. bb10 peak gives you the ability to peak forward and also to peak back. you can then launch the application that&nbsp;you are "peaking into" OR you can return to the application that&nbsp;your were previously working in.</li>
<li>] gesture "swipe up and right" - from inside any app and you can preview/peek at the&nbsp;"HUB" content without leaving the&nbsp;app your in, if you want to&nbsp;go into the hub continue right, if not - return down&nbsp;</li>
<li>] gesture "swipe left" - peek back</li>
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<li>] notifications - pullout from hub view, lockscreen</li>
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<li>] swipe up -&nbsp;from any app and on the left hand side of the screen their will&nbsp;be a&nbsp;notifications panel. This panel indicates any new activity notifications on the accounts that you have included in your hub.</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1083#content" target="_blank">keyboard(s) virtual</a>,</li>
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<li>] advanced predictive text engine, learns from you&nbsp;as you use it, see David Pogues NY Times article in the REVIEWs section as he explains his experience</li>
<li>] "swipe up" to insert a&nbsp;"predicted word" into your message</li>
<li>] "swipe down" to delete/remove an inserted word from your 'message'</li>
<li>*] kb has&nbsp;frets, places the "predicted words" onto the various frets</li>
<li>] heat sensors&nbsp;below the keyboards virtual keys to detect "touch typing mistakes" and "re-position the keys" on the&nbsp;keyboard to more accurately reflect your typing&nbsp;mannerisms&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] settings</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;"swipe down"&nbsp;from&nbsp;top to&nbsp;display setting</li>
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<li>] multi-touch&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1052#content" target="_blank">voice control</a> - </li>
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<li>] NEW to bb 10, voice activated assistant, similar to apples siri or google now,&nbsp;</li>
<li>] VIDEO DEMO (in German BY Telekomm Press)</li>
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<li>[ FILESYSTEM]</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;Blackberry Balance - personal &amp; business&nbsp;MODES - 2 seperate partitions, your company can&nbsp;manage&nbsp;the business&nbsp;mode of your device, while you&nbsp;manage the&nbsp;personal side of your device. the remote management tools of enterprise can not access the personal partition of the device and vice versa. No need to carry 2 phones anymore for those that had a blackberry work phone and a personal iphone/android/other phone.</li>
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<li><a href="http://youtu.be/ZE58LaYpcUA" target="_blank">VIDEO (2:00) official blackberry preview demo of Balance feature</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] filesystem w/integrated cloud storage options - the file save&nbsp;screens provide options to access your Box, Dropbox, Sugarsynch&nbsp;or SkyDrive cloud based storage solutions&nbsp;as well as the devices file system. &nbsp;</li>
<li>] filesystem SD - separate access option to manage files stored on removable SD storage options</li>
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<li>[NETWORKING]</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;cellular -&nbsp;YES -&nbsp;gsm,w/cdma/LTE,</li>
<li>] wless - YES -&nbsp;a/b/g/n YES</li>
<li>] bluetooth -&nbsp;YES</li>
<li>] NFC -&nbsp;YES</li>
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<li>[PERFORMANCE]</li>
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<li>] TBD</li>
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<li>[SECURITY]</li>
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<li>] bb 10 os platform is the only FIPS certified mobile platform</li>
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<li>[MANAGEMENT]</li>
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<li>] business MODE, remote wipe, encrypted partitition, remote management</li>
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<li>[APPS-NATIVE] </li>
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<li>] hub* aka ( ] mail +&nbsp;] messaging +&nbsp;] voice +] social ) </li>
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<li>] calendar</li>
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<li>] contacts&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1070#content" target="_blank">browser</a>&nbsp; (fastest browser in existance)</li>
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<li>] early benchmark tests indicate that the native WEB BROWSER app on BB10 may be the fastest, browser built. Not just the fastest mobile browser but fastest browser, period.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1149#content" target="_blank">bbm</a> (messages with new wifi VOICE calling service)&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] blackberry messenging service ADDS features for VIDEO chat and SCREEN SHARING option that enables blackberry users to share their screen with other blackberry users.</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1054#content" target="_blank">camera</a></li>
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<li>] time&nbsp;shift feature that enables you to capture&nbsp;various stages of an image, EX snap a picture and then roll back in time a bit when the person was smiling a little nicer or their eyes were'nt closed, works on multiple faces within 1 image,&nbsp;<a href="/view/article?id=1024#content" target="_blank">VIDEO&nbsp;[2:00] demo</a>&nbsp;- 2 brief demos of using the this feature</li>
<li>] filters - apply instagram like filters to your photos, (check out the camera page to see video demo )</li>
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<li>] NEW remember</li>
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<li>] a bookmarks folder FOR anything - bookmarks, emails, create and organize folders to structure your data.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] docs-to-go</li>
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<li>] this is a microsft word ish type app suite - it enable you to primarily view word, excel and powerpoint docs. You can also create and edit(limited) word , excel and powerpoint presentations(limited)&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] NEW storyteller</li>
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<li>] native app to build multi media collages combining photos, videos, music&nbsp;</li>
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<li>[APPS-THIRD-PARTY]</li>
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<li>] it appears that many of the major players in the consumer APP game are&nbsp;onboard with the&nbsp;bb10 platform and will have APPS in the BB store come launch date, these players include the likes of &nbsp;...</li>
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<li>] Facebook,&nbsp;] Twitter,&nbsp;] linkedIn,] foursquare, ,&nbsp;] box, ] dropbox, , ] evernote,&nbsp;] TuneIn Radio, ] IheartRadio, ] slacker ] Shazam, ] Spotify,] Wikipedia, ] Dictionary.com, ] Poynt, , ] ebay, ] ESPN, ] MLB, ] PGATour ] NHL ] scoreMobile,&nbsp;] bloomberg, ] etrade] FinancialTimes ] Wall Street Journal ] ny times, ] theEconomist ] google talk, ] &nbsp;yahoo messenger] skype,] ....&nbsp;</li>
<li>] for a more complete listing <a href="http://forums.crackberry.com/news-rumors-f40/list-confirmed-apps-coming-bb10-751324/">http://forums.crackberry.com/news-rumors-f40/list-confirmed-apps-coming-bb10-751324/</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] ??? =</li>
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<li>&nbsp;] g.maps, ] g.search, ] youtube] Instagram,] windows messenger&nbsp;] skyDrive/OneDrive</li>
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<li>[ECOSYSTEM]&nbsp;the collection of services and products that enhance/facilitate the blackberry user experience</li>
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<li>] blackberry&nbsp;world -</li>
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<li>apps - YES, 70,000+ announced at launch, 120,000+ announced at developer conference 2013,</li>
<li>music - YES,</li>
<li>video - YES</li>
<li>books - YES</li>
<li>other -&nbsp;...</li>
<li>single blackberry id , can be tied to a single payment method for all bb world purchases, payement options include CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL and CARRIER BILLING</li>
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<li>[ECOSYSTEM]&nbsp;the collection of services and products that enhance/facilitate the blackberry user experience</li>
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<li>] blackberry&nbsp;world -</li>
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<li>apps - YES, 70,000+ at launch</li>
<li>music - YES,</li>
<li>video - YES</li>
<li>books - YES</li>
<li>other -&nbsp;...</li>
<li>single blackberry id , can be tied to a single payment method for all bb world purchases, payement options include CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL and CARRIER BILLING</li>
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<h2>[WHY NOT]</h2>
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<li>ios 6 advantages</li>
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<li>this article summarizes some of the key advantages of the ios 6 os vs the bb 10</li>
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<li>windows phone 8</li>
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<li>this article summarizes some of the key advantages of the&nbsp;windows phone 8&nbsp;os vs bb 10</li>
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<li>android jellybeand 4.2</li>
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<li>this article summarizes some of the key advantages of the&nbsp;android jb 4.2&nbsp;os vs bb 10</li>
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<li>apps - voice assistant</li>
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<li>preview version of the voice assistant ( siri, google now, ) - looks pretty shaky,</li>
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<h2>[WHERE]</h2>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1069#content" target="_blank">blackberry 10 touchscreen ( london or L series&nbsp;- Z10)</a></li>
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<li>] details of 1 model&nbsp;of the&nbsp;bb 10 touchscreen hardware models</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=906#content" target="_blank">blackberry 10 touchscreen ( london or L series - aristo )</a></li>
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<li>] details of 1 model&nbsp;of the&nbsp;bb 10 touchscreen hardware models</li>
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<li>] blackberry 10 keyboard (nevada series - Q10 )</li>
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<li>] details of 1 of the first physical qwerty keyboard bb10 devices</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/item?id=148#content" target="_blank">blackberry playbook</a></li>
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<li>] released in late 2011 with playbook OS, this 7" tablet is scheduled to recieve a bb 10 os update as well</li>
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<li>] ? bb playbook&nbsp;10"</li>
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<li>] rumored NOT announced, a 10" form factor version of the bb playbook</li>
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<h2>[WHEN]</h2>
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<li>] os [PLANNED] release date , Q1 2013 - January 30 Global Launch Event</li>
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<li>x]&nbsp;source = Thorsten Heins RIM ceo</li>
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<h2>[EXAMPLE]</h2>
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<li>] 2012-01-09 bb10 demo - unified inbox - Hub -&nbsp;</li>
<li>] <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5974362/the-complete-blackberry-10-video-walkthrough-surprise-its-neat?post=55990241" target="_blank">VIDEO(6:00) -&nbsp;bb habs fan - demos&nbsp;the basics and more</a> - to Gizmodo - covers hub, flow and peek basics and&nbsp;then some more details on using the Calendar, some additional features of the advanced keyboard functionality including multilanguage support,breif look at the new browser</li>
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<h2>[HOW-TO]</h2>
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<li>] getting started with the&nbsp;[BLACKBERRY OS 10] - step by step</li>
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<li>] from within any app - use "swipe up and to the right" to "peek" at the "hub", IF you want to access your "hub" continue gesture, IF NOT then swipe back down</li>
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<li>] mastering blackberry 10 gestures and more tips</li>
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<li>http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-master-blackberry-10s-gestures</li>
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<h2>[REFERENCE]</h2>
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<li>] overview - art - bb10 - operating system&nbsp;(this)</li>
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<li>x] (id=796) moved notes FROM smartphones /features/ os to HERE as THIS</li>
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<li>] 2012-01-30 VIDEO [72:00] <a href="http://tremolo.edgesuite.net/blackberry_experience_launch/desktop_dvr/index.html" target="_blank">blackberry 10 worldwide intro at NYC</a></li>
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<li>] global launch presentation LIVE from New York city, NY</li>
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<li>] 2012-01-29 story on history of QNX, features</li>
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<li>crackberry.com/history-qnx-and-it&rsquo;s-implementation-blackberry-10</li>
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<li>] cnet - how to market the bb10</li>
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<li><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57522018-94/blackberry-10-how-rim-might-reel-you-in-really/">http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57522018-94/blackberry-10-how-rim-might-reel-you-in-really/</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] cnet - preview</li>
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<li><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-6452_7-10013920.html">http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-6452_7-10013920.html</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="http://crackberry.com/blackberry-10">http://crackberry.com/blackberry-10</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>crackberry.com websites blackberry 10 page.</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1024#content" target="_blank">VIDEO [5:00] demo of "hub"</a> by Jeff Gadway(RIMM)</li>
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<li>2013-01-09 blackberry 10 hub demo VIDEO src=forbes interview, parmy olsen(Forbes) talks to Jeff Gadway from RIM, Jeff&nbsp;shows and tells us a bit about the new blackberry&nbsp;"hub" a unified&nbsp;inbox&nbsp;and the blackberry "flow", this guy is excellent presenter, better then the bb&nbsp;PR guys ] crosscut menu,&nbsp;] keyboard - predictive text engine, ] testing with 180 carriers globally,</li>
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<li>] <a href="/view/article?id=1025#content" target="_blank">VIDEO [2:00] demo of "browser"</a> by (RIMM)</li>
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<li>2013-01-dd blackberry 10 browser&nbsp;demo VIDEO src=RIMM,&nbsp; Mathew from RIMS browser teams demos some changes in the new browser in bb 10. The title moves off the screen automatically(you can pull it down), the url bar is smaller and at the bottom of the screen, option to add to homescreen for web pages, use TAGS to organize your bookmarks.</li>
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<li>] VIDEO[13:12] demo of bb 10 operating system by Jeff Gadway(RIMM) with Michael of Engadget</li>
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<li>2013-09-25 - covers hub, active frames, app tray</li>
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