Blackberry 10 Launched - Google Maps dumped
Date: Thursday, January 31 @ 11:27:26 UTC
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Blackberry launched their new range of handsets at an event in New York yesterday. The new devices run the latest software, known as BB 10. Two new handsets were unveiled, the Z10, equipped with a 4.2 inch touchscreen and the Q10, a 3.2 inch handset with a Blackberry's trademark physical keyboard, much loved by business.
BB10 is a complete ground up re-write of the platform with many new features, full multi-tasking, the ability to have separate business and personal areas which are firewalled from each other.
Although full details of BB10's map app have yet to be revealed, early reports are mixed. Although it now includes turn-by-turn directions, those who have had an opportunity to try it describe it as basic and underwhelming.
Whilst Google are no longer providing the map data there is some confusion over who is. A few sites claim it is TomTom and others claim it isn't but don't know who is! TomTom have made no formal announcement on the subject so we await confirmation with interest.
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