1. Screen Reader is amazing and a native app. 2. Speakers are good enough... Better than HTC One M7. 3. Surf internet with HTML5, Adobe Flash and smooth, like your PC. 4. Call quality and sound is real and amazing. More than 4 week of no one fail call. 5. Battery: all day of hard use. Doesn't matter what you do. 6. SD card if you want extra music or videos. 7. Blackberry Hub, 3 years ahead of any other system. 8. Faster recharged. 9. Amazing original BB accessories (folder cover and pocket leather cover, mobile charged). 10. Keyboard and writing years ahead of any other device. 11. Alarm setting, better than others devices. 12. The screen at night doesn't hurt yours eyes (natural light). 13. Multitask faster than others devices. 14. Good materials made, and good grip. Contra: 1. When you use the scanner with flash, produce an white effect to all documents. 2. Haters want to attack you for use an a faster mobile than Iphone and Galaxys...
Interesting how media is always restrained in their reviews of the Z30 but if you look around the internet at consumer reviews they're all extremely high
I've been a BlackBerry user since 2003. I currently am running the Z10, and I love it. I don't need all these ridiculous apps and games, nor does the rest of the buisness community. We want efficiency and productivity... not Tinder and Flappy Bird. The gestures make navigating the phone a breeze. Typing is also a dream. I don't know why half of you even come to these videos when you're never going to appreciate BlackBerry for what they are. You know you aren't going to give the phone a fair shake, will probably never hold one, and just come here to troll. If you want a toy, get an iPhone/Android. If you want a tool, get a Blackberry.
I'm encouraged by your comments. I discovered a short while ago that you can't attached a text file or a PDF to an email as one might expect unless you first of all upload it to Google. Only videos and images can be attached directly which makes me think that Android is aimed at kids, not adults. The Z30 is on offer in the Netherlands now for around €300 which is a knockdown price in comparison to the launch price of around €510. So provided I don't have to sync everything to Blackberry's servers (the cloud) like I do with Android, I think I'm going to grab one.
Cody Brock Z10 hands down my fav phone ever,I got the z30 as my work phone cause my 10 broke and couldn't find the 10 any were for work and like that as well,and got the passport for personal and dont mind that one either!
Joe Jitsu I'm looking to upgrade soon. I've absolutely abused my battery and it's just not keeping up with me. I could just replace the battery, but seems like a good excuse to upgrade to the Z30.
Switched from Android to BB10 (Galaxy S3 to BBZ30), and I'm completely blown away from what BlackBerry has done with this phone. Honestly the best phone I have ever used. Yes your negative points are valid, not all Android apps work on the BB10 os, but what it does easily trumps the negatives.
I am a proud owner of z30 , actually on a table of Android and iPhone , it looks 2nd best after iphone5s , even better than htc one , its an amazing phone ! the stereo speakers and paratek antenna were not mentioned too i don't know why ?
I have the z30 for a month and I am happy with it. The battery life on this phone is better then any smart phone i had in the past. The new OS is functional and efficient. Apps are not an issue since i can download any android app to my phone by side loading it. It is fairly easy to do. I would recommend the phone. I hear lots of people trash bb yet those same people never held a bb 10 device before. Its a good phone
Blackberry should have always invested on the marketing part to maintain the awareness of their phones capabilities. And should have invested on the top 100 apps used worldwide in Android and iOS worlds at least to have them available for the mass. Too bad they moved to Android platform now...
I hope blackberry makes a recorvery in the mobile market, as its never really a choice anyone makes anymore and i mean Blackberry os is really clean fast and they're good phones
+NonsensicalSpudz Absolutely, I sold an iPhone 5c and kept the Z10, the lack of apps you find on iOS or Android is a major pisser, but the phone and the OS is great! The BBhub is a great way of seeing all your shit in one place. I really like it! It's a shame that the way the market goes with iOS, android and windows renders developers not bothering with BB10, because it's a really fluid platform.
I chose my Z10 for the removable battery. I wish BB will produce a new version of the Z10 or Z30, with rounded corners, not like the Leap. And the sliding keyboard we can see in this vid should be part of the BB product line. In a close future I hope. I like physical keyboards, but not on an Android-based such as the Priv.
You failed to mention USB on the go, cloud storage integration in file manager, mirrorcast, WIHI Direct, Radio integration in music player, OS optimisation, hardware specs that optimise performance and battery life, features build into the OS that other platform rely on apps for. Best sound system with natural sound. BBM voice and video build-in. Multiple antennas with best signal, multiple microphones for best voice quality. Standard connectors, hub integration, which is not only a central place for all conversation but a hub where third party services (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Windows Live, etc) integrate seamlessly. Best and fastest browser. Kick ass security. Support for all type of emails (pop, caldav activeSync, IMAP, CarDav, Notes, etc), Sharepoint integration, Secure Workspace, work and personal parameters, remote device management, hotspot, tethering, device monitoring and data usage control. Data compression lower data usage. You really didn't do justice to this review.
@ Fabian, I assume you're talking about syncing with your reference to cloud storage. Personally, I would want to disable that and only sync to my laptop. Is it possible to disable syncing without affecting other apps like the calendar?
I was referring to DropBox, Box, OneDrive etc. Yes you can choose not to sync with cloud storage and it will not appear in the file manager. You also have options to not sync folders or calendar in your mailbox. The following options are available and you can turn it on or off inbox, drafts, outbox, send, trash, archive, junk calendar, contacts, task, etc. Hope this answers your question
After many months from this review, here's what the Blackberry Z30 won from international award-giving bodies: (1) Red Dot Award 2014 for Top Design award (2) Mobile Madness 2014 for Best Smartphone Reader's Choice (3) Best in Biz Awards International 2014 for Consumer Product of the Year (Gold award). This competition is judged by press and industry analysts.
I would love to try out the BlackBerry Z30; however, I'm not willing enough to purchase one. I feel like the Hub and the gestures would make it great for someone who just wants to get work done. My Android phone is great, but I feel like a BlackBerry gets productivity right.
I literally still use this phone. People make fun of me all the time but I've sworn by blackberry for every phone I've had , I dropped it today and the power broke off so I popped it back in and still works but her days are numbered !:D
how can you consider the appworld as a ''don't like'' since you can install everything that exists on android's play store??? BB can run any android app....
Joseph Eyrich Blackberry's OS does not have Android's framework. Half of the apps require android's framework , also some other apps are specialized. For example Xposed framework and the apps that work on that framework. Those apps will not work on Blackberry OS. Also it will never come out of the box , you'd have to sideload the apps. And Why would you buy a Blackberry OS device to run Android apps? "Most of the android apps" meaning at least %50.1 of Android apps , that makes "roughly" around 500,000 apps. Blackberry would go bankrupt before even finishing %5 of that number. Empty promises to keep the shareholders from cashing out. Delaying the inevitable in hopes of getting back into the trend again which is "almost impossible" short of making an Android Blackberry.
i have been using BBZ30 for almost two months and i love it. simply, the UI experience and the use of gesture will always amuses me its not about taping and sliding anymore, the good battery comparing to my lovely HTC ONE and lack of apps never bothered me, MAPS? i hated google maps anyway and unticking an authority off an installed app never prevented installing it.
Hey Mike, the "mark prior read" feature does exist, albeit hidden. In the hub, long press the date near the top just underneath "blackberry hub". You will see it is in the overflow menu.
jonathan preziose im dumb right that's because i go in to the blackberry app world and type in google maps nothing comes up i'm not side loading apps i want apps in the app store to be what i want if i look up a game or app it should be there
CES 2013 was when I started watching pocketnow videos! What a great year you guys have done! Great job as usual with pretty much everything you upload. Can't wait to see what you cover in 2014. Thanks guys! And congrats to Tony becoming editor in chief!
Was pleasantly surprised with the review, thanks Michael. It was very fair, I only suggest that you try installing OS 10.2.1 and then the Amazon App Market (or 1stmobile or any others). You can with that update now install APKs directly from your phone. No need to sideload Android apps ever again. Using a third party Android App Market allows you to download apps just as you would on an Android phone. Definitely give the update a try, BlackBerry really seems to be trying to temporarily fix the App gap until more big name developers come on-board. Thanks again for the fair review!
Mark prior read has been there since 10.0 - just press on a date and select "mark prior read" or "delete prior". No need to highlight each message separately.
To me, the BlackBerry Q10 is the best PHONE right now. And BlackBerry 10.2.1 is the best OS right now. With the Q10s unbelievably amazing keyboard shortcuts, its amazing QWERTY keyboard, access to the Hub at all times, true multitasking, instant replies and so much more, it truly is the best phone. It's not the best media device, but its definitely the best phone.
I carry a BB for work and a Lumia 920 as my personal phone and I find myself wishing the two companies could partner in future innovations. So many BB features that I love but cant commit to fully because the negatives far out weigh the positives..
Pocketnow this would really be an insane combination. Before FairFax bought over BB and Microsoft bought Nokia, MS was interested in BB, and I think it still should be, even after buying Nokia! If that merger happens, the iPhones and Android based devices would have their audience limited. On the other hand the corporate world, big and small businesses alike would be buzzing with MS devices (A combo build of Nokia+BB, marketed by MS)! Just a crazy prediction! :P But then again as a BB loyalist, I hope that BB gets its act together and resolve the Apps and Pricing problem, which is a major concern for the end user! Once that done, BB will be Back in the Big Leagues!
Why does everyone forget to mention how awesome the browser is on this platform. No other mobile computing device can compare to its browser. My Z10 runs Web based trouble shooting programs that if you've got any other platform you will be forced to open a computer.
Because we're all haters in the smartphone arena. ..you either have Android or iphone....blackberry needs to advertise there product to let consumers know it's still a viable option
I agree. But the Android runtime closes that gab. However I hate running Android apps on my Z30. The is no consistency and Android apps are unorganised and doesn't have any structure.
Jesusarus Rex So....pretty much the same as the iPhone 6 and it just released in 2015; both iPhone 6 and 6+ is only 326 ppi. So who is dated now? But I don't see anyone complaining about Apple phones. Apple phone specs is crap comparing to all other high-end phones now-a-day.
The BlackBerry Z30 is by far the best full touch smart phone out to date. All thanks to the BB10.3.1 update. BBW Apps and Android Apps. There's many you can choose.
the phone is pleasant to hold and look at... But that's about it on the positive side a couple of weeks ago. I just got it, it is my first BB. First, I tried to install about 7-8 diferent apps. They say android apps work on BB now, but they don't. Installation failed for 5 of those 7-8. Even when istalled apps crash or freeze, e.g. popular games. Some app developers simply say "not available for this device". No such problems on my HTC. Second, the PC fails to discover the phone. Tried on 4 different PCs, which have no problem discovering HTC, or Iphone. With BB, they fail to show the phone in My Computer, and there's always some problems with Blackberry Link too. My wifes BB Q10 has the same issues. This miscommunication with PCs seems to be a persisten BB issue and it is annoying. Third, the screen glass is really poor quality. After using it for a couple of weeks, I have more scraches on it than I have had on my HTC after 1.5 years... Never dropped it. Sorry, this is just not good enough for any amount of money
I think this review is forgetting one major advantage that the Z30 has on most smart phones. It supports OpenGL ES 3.0. Unfortunately, there aren't many apps that take advantage of it. Also, not that it really matters, but I worked on Blackberry devices for a living at one point (best job ever btw) and worked on beta versions of the Z30 (back then it was still called A10) and the Z10 Porsche edition. Before then, I wasn't a fan of Blackberry at all, and now I gladly say without a doubt that it's the best phone I've ever used. The Playbook was great too, but sadly short lived...
Happy New Year for all pocketnow crew :) i have been following you about almost 6 months now and your web & videos rock thanks guys. Keep on the good work.
I swapped my Q10 for an iphone5 I love that iPhone has more apps native to it, but miss my call quality and better signal from my Q10 probably the best phone I have owned. Little to no problems with hardware and the hub had to be the best feature on the phone. Seeing everything in one location made it so easy and saved so much time so you don't have to open and close so many different apps to save battery power on other devices
I believe that a few modifications on the z30 can make a big difference and could result in more sales. Though it looks fine on the white z30, they could have blackened the chin and buttons on the black z30. They could have also covered the hdmi and usb ports which makes the device look cheap and incomplete. A little effort will make the z30 look sleek, seamless, business-like, and worth the money we paid for. (the bb experience is worth it, but you know what I mean)
You didn't touch on it Michael, but I noticed the keyboard appeared to remain in caps on mode when you tapped a couple of keys and didn't switch to lowercase as one might expect. Also, I've read elsewhere that Wifi tends to drop without warning whereby the phone will switch automatically to mobile data to retain the connection. Even so, the Wifi indicator remains on. Any comments on that? You mentioned Blackberry has good predictive text, but I prefer to disable that. I trust that's possible on the Z30.
***** cool i see that but do you do an over the air update or do you have to download the file plug it into the computer and its it any 10.2.1 or is only the beta leak?
TechPimp You can just check for updates in the setting page of the phone or on your computer with Blackberry Link, it doesn't matter. Hopefully the update will be there otherwise it will come soon.
For myself I like the Z30 more than the Z10. I like the screen size. I am not much of a gadget user. Since this video was produced there have been a number of updates that made many improvements. I use my phone mainly for business and personal management. I can do financial transactions without security worries. I have been using some Android apps without any problems. This phone runs Flash and Java which some of its competitors will not do.
3:14 When you said "Apollo" I was thinking "What?! The music player for CyanogenMod? That's like the best music app ever!" Then you said Pandora and I was sad.
The Z30 which I intended to buy last week is no longer available unfortunately, but Blackberry is launching the Blackberry Leap at the end of April, so I'll probably buy that instead.
I just bought a white z30 world phone unlock from Crackberry.ca for $249.99 last week. This is an awesome phone. It has the same specs if not better then the iPhone 6 but 3 to 4 times less expensive. I am iSheep no more. hahahaha
***** Unfortunately, I don't live in the US. If I get it sent to Europe, it acquires 'value' during the trip for which Dutch Customs adds 21% VAT and 8.5% import duty both over the original cost and over the shipping costs as well. Also, the euro is worth bugger all since Draghi initiated the ECB QE and the FX rate is abysmally low now. The Leap will be OK though I'm sure. I just want to get away from Android. You can't do anything with that OS unless you're prepared to upload everything to Google. I prefer to keep my data within the confines of my own four walls. Thanks anyway though. ;)
Hmmm I have 10.2 on my Z10 and direct install of APK files is easy.. Netflix, Snap chat, Vine, Instagram, Clash of clans and even.. flappy bird. All work flawlessly. Just my .02 cents. App shortage no more.
I'm on the verge of buying a _used_ Z30. It has a nice OS, (probably) no spying from Google, great speakers and good audio audio (and... low camera quality), and I could tolerate the lack of apps (as I don't use them), but what got me is that it's very hard to replace the battery, and if you do, you'll more than likely break NFC. That's a design flaw I won't tolerate, especially because I want a used one (it normally costs upwards of $165 without screen damage in my country BTW, one for an amazing $130 for some reason). And BB10 development is practically dead. Should I still buy it? What do you think? I'll probably get something with an Exynos chipset (for audio quality) and install a custom ROM with custom notifications, keyboard etc. to make it similar to BB10. For example a Galaxy Alpha, or a Motorola, or a Lenovo.
Hey Pocket Now Team thanks for the great videos in 2013, and I look forward to watching the best Tech Reviewers on the net in 2014. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great videos, you guys are awesome.
I have one.... a major issue is the microphone.... everyone I talk to says my voice is muffled. No matter how I hold it. It's primarily, I believe, because the mic is moronically placed on the rear of the device.
We seriously do not need an Android/Apple dominated world. Love or hate the other OSs will only leave us with platforms we will end up hating. Keep up the good work Pocketnow and have a good New Year!
I have an HTC One as my daily driver but after picking up a z10 I'm impress. It really hasn't disappoint me like a Samsung phones do. Blackberry has a winner in their hands, and a bonus now that you can use android apps.
Thanks for the review, only the 2nd I've seen on a Z30 . I bought mine 1/11/2013 . I never understand this hang up Americans have with Apps. I get all the apps I need. The user interface is brilliant. I put a mat, non glossy screen protector on mine- doesn't show fingerprints. Glass weave is much better than Nexus or Motorola as is battery life. Haven't used maps as I use Navigon on my Note2. Overall I think it's a very good phone - 8.5.
2:30 - hold down on the date bar, and all previous message will highlight ("select all"), which also opens the menu where you can immediately select "mark read" or "delete." If you do this by today's date, you can "mark all read." To "delete all twitter messages," or anything in one account, just go to that account first then do this exercise.
I really do believe the only company/brand that could outshine apple is the originated beginning smartphone blackberry. They just really need to work on the apps, and build more models with keyboards that we all fell in love with since the beginning.
To mark all as read just hold down on the date it will show up in the side menu. I can direct install apks on 10.2.1 and have a fully customizable quick toggle like Android. How do you find the Z30 design vanilla yet love Nokia Lucia coloured bricks?
Love my Z30, but after a year of use the battery has lost some strength. Oddly after 5 months of use my Silver Edition Passport battery became the weakest overheating battery I have ever worked with. My Q10 keyboard broke and my Z10 won’t update past BB 10.2..
Which model is the phone with a sliding keyboard we see at 3:28? That would be great if BlackBerry makes some models like that one. With BB10 not Android.
Yes after using android app sites, and 10.2 apps you don't need to sideload. It just installs. There is quite a few glitches fixed with the 10.2 update. Battery life could be better but really they got it right this time. I have a Z10, but I really like the OS and quite a few android apps work great. The hardware is terrific, except for battery life. You guys should really post an update to your review for the Blackberrys after the 10.2 update.
Well your first problem with not being able to "Mark All as Read" is trying to do so while you have one email open. This is a nice criticism as I like your reviews but please know the product before you review it... Mark all as read has been a "feature" ( as if, why do I even need to say that)? - since the O/S came out. Go to the hub main screen.. Hold down on the date.. and like magic.. mark all as read comes up..smh.
Best of all. All messages are categorised under date headings. So you can click and hold on any date heading and the messages from that date will be selected. BlackBerry is sometime to smart and is under estimated.
1. Screen Reader is amazing and a native app.
2. Speakers are good enough... Better than HTC One M7.
3. Surf internet with HTML5, Adobe Flash and smooth, like your PC.
4. Call quality and sound is real and amazing. More than 4 week of no one fail call.
5. Battery: all day of hard use. Doesn't matter what you do.
6. SD card if you want extra music or videos.
7. Blackberry Hub, 3 years ahead of any other system.
8. Faster recharged.
9. Amazing original BB accessories (folder cover and pocket leather cover, mobile charged).
10. Keyboard and writing years ahead of any other device.
11. Alarm setting, better than others devices.
12. The screen at night doesn't hurt yours eyes (natural light).
13. Multitask faster than others devices.
14. Good materials made, and good grip.
Contra:
1. When you use the scanner with flash, produce an white effect to all documents.
2. Haters want to attack you for use an a faster mobile than Iphone and Galaxys...
Interesting how media is always restrained in their reviews of the Z30 but if you look around the internet at consumer reviews they're all extremely high
The mainstream media wants to promote Apple all the time.
*****
Thank you.
Malia K Yes that is not a good thing, especially when Apple products are truly sucking real bad lately.
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I've been a BlackBerry user since 2003. I currently am running the Z10, and I love it. I don't need all these ridiculous apps and games, nor does the rest of the buisness community. We want efficiency and productivity... not Tinder and Flappy Bird. The gestures make navigating the phone a breeze. Typing is also a dream. I don't know why half of you even come to these videos when you're never going to appreciate BlackBerry for what they are. You know you aren't going to give the phone a fair shake, will probably never hold one, and just come here to troll. If you want a toy, get an iPhone/Android. If you want a tool, get a Blackberry.
I'm encouraged by your comments. I discovered a short while ago that you can't attached a text file or a PDF to an email as one might expect unless you first of all upload it to Google. Only videos and images can be attached directly which makes me think that Android is aimed at kids, not adults.
The Z30 is on offer in the Netherlands now for around €300 which is a knockdown price in comparison to the launch price of around €510. So provided I don't have to sync everything to Blackberry's servers (the cloud) like I do with Android, I think I'm going to grab one.
Totally agree Cody
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Cody Brock Z10 hands down my fav phone ever,I got the z30 as my work phone cause my 10 broke and couldn't find the 10 any were for work and like that as well,and got the passport for personal and dont mind that one either!
Joe Jitsu I'm looking to upgrade soon. I've absolutely abused my battery and it's just not keeping up with me. I could just replace the battery, but seems like a good excuse to upgrade to the Z30.
Switched from Android to BB10 (Galaxy S3 to BBZ30), and I'm completely blown away from what BlackBerry has done with this phone. Honestly the best phone I have ever used. Yes your negative points are valid, not all Android apps work on the BB10 os, but what it does easily trumps the negatives.
Oh and with 10.2.1, you have access to the Play Store directly. No more side loading. You just download directly. It's awesome.
Through Snap. don't forget that. ;)
I love my Q10. Never thought I mma be a BB user :) 1 year using and the same feeling. Can't get bored
I am a proud owner of z30 , actually on a table of Android and iPhone , it looks 2nd best after iphone5s , even better than htc one , its an amazing phone ! the stereo speakers and paratek antenna were not mentioned too i don't know why ?
I have the z30 for a month and I am happy with it. The battery life on this phone is better then any smart phone i had in the past. The new OS is functional and efficient. Apps are not an issue since i can download any android app to my phone by side loading it. It is fairly easy to do. I would recommend the phone. I hear lots of people trash bb yet those same people never held a bb 10 device before. Its a good phone
Blackberry should have always invested on the marketing part to maintain the awareness of their phones capabilities. And should have invested on the top 100 apps used worldwide in Android and iOS worlds at least to have them available for the mass. Too bad they moved to Android platform now...
I would love to see a official BB launcher for android.
There is. It is in the paly store
.....go into the hub , long press over the date and click mark prior items read.
Much appreciated. ^M
Never ceases to amaze me how people who review then criticize BB10 dont know how to use it.
+clarda1 it's the same case on all other phones reviews, but u're right, they take BB for granted withought going in depth on the features.
+Pocketnow Crackberry would be of a good help in discovering further features on BB ;)
I hope blackberry makes a recorvery in the mobile market, as its never really a choice anyone makes anymore and i mean Blackberry os is really clean fast and they're good phones
+NonsensicalSpudz Absolutely, I sold an iPhone 5c and kept the Z10, the lack of apps you find on iOS or Android is a major pisser, but the phone and the OS is great! The BBhub is a great way of seeing all your shit in one place. I really like it! It's a shame that the way the market goes with iOS, android and windows renders developers not bothering with BB10, because it's a really fluid platform.
Sorry about your luck buddy
I chose my Z10 for the removable battery. I wish BB will produce a new version of the Z10 or Z30, with rounded corners, not like the Leap. And the sliding keyboard we can see in this vid should be part of the BB product line. In a close future I hope. I like physical keyboards, but not on an Android-based such as the Priv.
You failed to mention USB on the go, cloud storage integration in file manager, mirrorcast, WIHI Direct, Radio integration in music player, OS optimisation, hardware specs that optimise performance and battery life, features build into the OS that other platform rely on apps for. Best sound system with natural sound. BBM voice and video build-in. Multiple antennas with best signal, multiple microphones for best voice quality. Standard connectors, hub integration, which is not only a central place for all conversation but a hub where third party services (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Windows Live, etc) integrate seamlessly. Best and fastest browser. Kick ass security. Support for all type of emails (pop, caldav activeSync, IMAP, CarDav, Notes, etc), Sharepoint integration, Secure Workspace, work and personal parameters, remote device management, hotspot, tethering, device monitoring and data usage control. Data compression lower data usage. You really didn't do justice to this review.
@ Fabian, I assume you're talking about syncing with your reference to cloud storage. Personally, I would want to disable that and only sync to my laptop. Is it possible to disable syncing without affecting other apps like the calendar?
I was referring to DropBox, Box, OneDrive etc. Yes you can choose not to sync with cloud storage and it will not appear in the file manager. You also have options to not sync folders or calendar in your mailbox. The following options are available and you can turn it on or off inbox, drafts, outbox, send, trash, archive, junk calendar, contacts, task, etc. Hope this answers your question
Fabian Brown Great! Just what I wanted to hear. :)
After many months from this review, here's what the Blackberry Z30 won from international award-giving bodies:
(1) Red Dot Award 2014 for Top Design award
(2) Mobile Madness 2014 for Best Smartphone Reader's Choice
(3) Best in Biz Awards International 2014 for Consumer Product of the Year (Gold award). This competition is judged by press and industry analysts.
You can select all messages in the hub. Click and hold on the date header and you'll select all messages prior to that date
I would love to try out the BlackBerry Z30; however, I'm not willing enough to purchase one. I feel like the Hub and the gestures would make it great for someone who just wants to get work done. My Android phone is great, but I feel like a BlackBerry gets productivity right.
I literally still use this phone. People make fun of me all the time but I've sworn by blackberry for every phone I've had , I dropped it today and the power broke off so I popped it back in and still works but her days are numbered !:D
I love my Z10! Thank you for your support!
how can you consider the appworld as a ''don't like'' since you can install everything that exists on android's play store??? BB can run any android app....
No , it can't.
Dogukan Çil almost any and they struck a deal with amazon so they will be porting over most of the android apps ie COC HULU NETFLIX ETC
Joseph Eyrich Blackberry's OS does not have Android's framework. Half of the apps require android's framework , also some other apps are specialized. For example Xposed framework and the apps that work on that framework. Those apps will not work on Blackberry OS. Also it will never come out of the box , you'd have to sideload the apps. And Why would you buy a Blackberry OS device to run Android apps?
"Most of the android apps" meaning at least %50.1 of Android apps , that makes "roughly" around 500,000 apps. Blackberry would go bankrupt before even finishing %5 of that number.
Empty promises to keep the shareholders from cashing out. Delaying the inevitable in hopes of getting back into the trend again which is "almost impossible" short of making an Android Blackberry.
I'm 3 years late but.... sarcasm?
My BlackBerry Q5 broke 2 months ago. My brand new Leap is coming today!!
what was so wonderful about web OS? all of the reviewers seem to still be in love with it and treat it like the king above all
The gmail app on Android doesn't have a mark all option either
i have been using BBZ30 for almost two months and i love it. simply, the UI experience and the use of gesture will always amuses me its not about taping and sliding anymore, the good battery comparing to my lovely HTC ONE and lack of apps never bothered me, MAPS? i hated google maps anyway and unticking an authority off an installed app never prevented installing it.
A solid honest review. I dig that he chose the Z30 for his last review of 2013
Hold down on the date in the Hub and an option to mark all previous as read will pop up.
To "Mark all as read" you have to touch and hold the little bar that displays the date within the hub. This will open anything on that date an before.
Hey Mike, the "mark prior read" feature does exist, albeit hidden. In the hub, long press the date near the top just underneath "blackberry hub". You will see it is in the overflow menu.
i think blackberry 10 os is way nicer then ios . just think they need apps that would help them get people to use there phones.
exactly, and this is why i moved from bb to apple
i moved from bb to android because it had no apps Erman Tunca
trever pitts your dumb because you can install android apps on bb
jonathan preziose im dumb right that's because i go in to the blackberry app world and type in google maps nothing comes up i'm not side loading apps i want apps in the app store to be what i want if i look up a game or app it should be there
EXACTLY, so fu ck blackberry untill they got apps :)\
CES 2013 was when I started watching pocketnow videos! What a great year you guys have done! Great job as usual with pretty much everything you upload. Can't wait to see what you cover in 2014. Thanks guys! And congrats to Tony becoming editor in chief!
No mention of Miracast/Paratek antenna/Speaker quality/HDMI/Qi Charging?
I absoulty love any video you do in pocket now. Best tech reviewer ever.hats off man
Hey, many thanks for watching! ^M
welcome.keep making these videos.....
Was pleasantly surprised with the review, thanks Michael. It was very fair, I only suggest that you try installing OS 10.2.1 and then the Amazon App Market (or 1stmobile or any others). You can with that update now install APKs directly from your phone. No need to sideload Android apps ever again. Using a third party Android App Market allows you to download apps just as you would on an Android phone. Definitely give the update a try, BlackBerry really seems to be trying to temporarily fix the App gap until more big name developers come on-board.
Thanks again for the fair review!
Mark prior read has been there since 10.0 - just press on a date and select "mark prior read" or "delete prior". No need to highlight each message separately.
To me, the BlackBerry Q10 is the best PHONE right now. And BlackBerry 10.2.1 is the best OS right now. With the Q10s unbelievably amazing keyboard shortcuts, its amazing QWERTY keyboard, access to the Hub at all times, true multitasking, instant replies and so much more, it truly is the best phone. It's not the best media device, but its definitely the best phone.
Pocket now, you guys are some of the best tech reviewers on the Internet today, keep up the good work
Thanks very much! ^M
I carry a BB for work and a Lumia 920 as my personal phone and I find myself wishing the two companies could partner in future innovations. So many BB features that I love but cant commit to fully because the negatives far out weigh the positives..
A Lumia/BlackBerry hybrid has always been an interesting notion. What would that even look like? ^M
Pocketnow this would really be an insane combination. Before FairFax bought over BB and Microsoft bought Nokia, MS was interested in BB, and I think it still should be, even after buying Nokia! If that merger happens, the iPhones and Android based devices would have their audience limited. On the other hand the corporate world, big and small businesses alike would be buzzing with MS devices (A combo build of Nokia+BB, marketed by MS)! Just a crazy prediction! :P
But then again as a BB loyalist, I hope that BB gets its act together and resolve the Apps and Pricing problem, which is a major concern for the end user! Once that done, BB will be Back in the Big Leagues!
Great, fair review. I hope att sells the Z30 soon.
Mark all as read has been a feature since BB10 was introduced. Long press the date and in the sidebar MARK PRIOR READ is right there.
Why does everyone forget to mention how awesome the browser is on this platform. No other mobile computing device can compare to its browser. My Z10 runs Web based trouble shooting programs that if you've got any other platform you will be forced to open a computer.
Because we're all haters in the smartphone arena. ..you either have Android or iphone....blackberry needs to advertise there product to let consumers know it's still a viable option
The hardware is superb but it's apps that's holding BlackBerry back.
I agree. But the Android runtime closes that gab. However I hate running Android apps on my Z30. The is no consistency and Android apps are unorganised and doesn't have any structure.
Exactly instead of side loading apps create them yourself and get the major app developers on board.
the hardware is far from superb. It seems really dated for 2014. 720p on a 5inch display is terrible. Camera is not impressive either.
no, I don't agree, not the apps are keeping BB in the tail of brands, the aggressive MARKETING is missing !
Jesusarus Rex So....pretty much the same as the iPhone 6 and it just released in 2015; both iPhone 6 and 6+ is only 326 ppi. So who is dated now? But I don't see anyone complaining about Apple phones. Apple phone specs is crap comparing to all other high-end phones now-a-day.
The BlackBerry Z30 is by far the best full touch smart phone out to date. All thanks to the BB10.3.1 update. BBW Apps and Android Apps. There's many you can choose.
.ATI nsider
+mahballzrhari battery ?
+Rene Pitre battery?
the phone is pleasant to hold and look at... But that's about it on the positive side a couple of weeks ago. I just got it, it is my first BB. First, I tried to install about 7-8 diferent apps. They say android apps work on BB now, but they don't. Installation failed for 5 of those 7-8. Even when istalled apps crash or freeze, e.g. popular games. Some app developers simply say "not available for this device". No such problems on my HTC.
Second, the PC fails to discover the phone. Tried on 4 different PCs, which have no problem discovering HTC, or Iphone. With BB, they fail to show the phone in My Computer, and there's always some problems with Blackberry Link too. My wifes BB Q10 has the same issues. This miscommunication with PCs seems to be a persisten BB issue and it is annoying.
Third, the screen glass is really poor quality. After using it for a couple of weeks, I have more scraches on it than I have had on my HTC after 1.5 years... Never dropped it.
Sorry, this is just not good enough for any amount of money
10.3.2 needs a review
I think this review is forgetting one major advantage that the Z30 has on most smart phones. It supports OpenGL ES 3.0. Unfortunately, there aren't many apps that take advantage of it. Also, not that it really matters, but I worked on Blackberry devices for a living at one point (best job ever btw) and worked on beta versions of the Z30 (back then it was still called A10) and the Z10 Porsche edition. Before then, I wasn't a fan of Blackberry at all, and now I gladly say without a doubt that it's the best phone I've ever used. The Playbook was great too, but sadly short lived...
Happy New Year for all pocketnow crew :) i have been following you about almost 6 months now and your web & videos rock thanks guys. Keep on the good work.
I swapped my Q10 for an iphone5 I love that iPhone has more apps native to it, but miss my call quality and better signal from my Q10 probably the best phone I have owned. Little to no problems with hardware and the hub had to be the best feature on the phone. Seeing everything in one location made it so easy and saved so much time so you don't have to open and close so many different apps to save battery power on other devices
I believe that a few modifications on the z30 can make a big difference and could result in more sales.
Though it looks fine on the white z30, they could have blackened the chin and buttons on the black z30. They could have also covered the hdmi and usb ports which makes the device look cheap and incomplete.
A little effort will make the z30 look sleek, seamless, business-like, and worth the money we paid for. (the bb experience is worth it, but you know what I mean)
You didn't touch on it Michael, but I noticed the keyboard appeared to remain in caps on mode when you tapped a couple of keys and didn't switch to lowercase as one might expect.
Also, I've read elsewhere that Wifi tends to drop without warning whereby the phone will switch automatically to mobile data to retain the connection. Even so, the Wifi indicator remains on. Any comments on that?
You mentioned Blackberry has good predictive text, but I prefer to disable that. I trust that's possible on the Z30.
You were brutally honest on this one Mr. Mobile.
I'm PROUD to be a BlackBerry Z10 user!!!
Are you?
I was dying to get away form blackberry. I switched to an iPhone and now I'm bored. I miss it and wish that I had a z30 to mess around with
+Seth Imola omg same
***** I hate very much Android! LOL ahahah
I'm a proud Z10 user!
BB Z30 is a piece of beauty(design wise).. hope other companies specially samsung do this thing on their flagships..
They really have kept on par with the market for business people, well done blackberry!
Happy new year Pocketnow. They have been by far my favourite tech channel of this year
I wish the entire Pocketnow Team a happy new Year and thanks for the great Videos. It was very inspiring and interesting 👍
Thank u for your review help me understand my z30.merry Xmas
Thanks for a good year Michael! You guys are my favorite tech channel, keep up the great work. I look forward to 2014.
It's perfect if you can run android apps natively with no issues then advertise that.
You can, with the update that releases today (OS10.2.1), install native Android apps directly on yer BB10 device.
AviationChannel27 realy is there a video that shows this or can #Pocketnow do a video on this
***** cool i see that but do you do an over the air update or do you have to download the file plug it into the computer and its it any 10.2.1 or is only the beta leak?
TechPimp You can just check for updates in the setting page of the phone or on your computer with Blackberry Link, it doesn't matter. Hopefully the update will be there otherwise it will come soon.
Cool upload how you installed #GooglePlay services
For myself I like the Z30 more than the Z10. I like the screen size. I am not much of a gadget user. Since this video was produced there have been a number of updates that made many improvements.
I use my phone mainly for business and personal management. I can do financial transactions without security worries.
I have been using some Android apps without any problems. This phone runs Flash and Java which some of its competitors will not do.
Micheal you are the reason why I watch Pocketnow!
Good review, Smart man & smart presentation
3:14 When you said "Apollo" I was thinking "What?! The music player for CyanogenMod? That's like the best music app ever!" Then you said Pandora and I was sad.
2021 still using blackberry Z30
God damn
Thank you for your interesting videos and reviews Pocketnow guys. Happy New Year and more videos....
Nice job Michael!
Happy New Year!
The Z30 which I intended to buy last week is no longer available unfortunately, but Blackberry is launching the Blackberry Leap at the end of April, so I'll probably buy that instead.
I just bought a white z30 world phone unlock from Crackberry.ca for $249.99 last week. This is an awesome phone. It has the same specs if not better then the iPhone 6 but 3 to 4 times less expensive. I am iSheep no more. hahahaha
Tranamal 21 iSheep...LOL
***** Unfortunately, I don't live in the US. If I get it sent to Europe, it acquires 'value' during the trip for which Dutch Customs adds 21% VAT and 8.5% import duty both over the original cost and over the shipping costs as well. Also, the euro is worth bugger all since Draghi initiated the ECB QE and the FX rate is abysmally low now. The Leap will be OK though I'm sure. I just want to get away from Android. You can't do anything with that OS unless you're prepared to upload everything to Google. I prefer to keep my data within the confines of my own four walls. Thanks anyway though. ;)
Hmmm I have 10.2 on my Z10 and direct install of APK files is easy.. Netflix, Snap chat, Vine, Instagram, Clash of clans and even.. flappy bird. All work flawlessly. Just my .02 cents. App shortage no more.
i wanna know how to install APK files plz
ola elmalky u need to update to the latest os and search google for download amazon market place and install
I'm on the verge of buying a _used_ Z30. It has a nice OS, (probably) no spying from Google, great speakers and good audio
audio (and... low camera quality), and I could tolerate the lack of apps (as I don't use them), but what got me is that it's very hard to replace the battery, and if you do, you'll more than likely break NFC. That's a design flaw I won't tolerate, especially because I want a used one (it normally costs upwards of $165 without screen damage in my country BTW, one for an amazing $130 for some reason). And BB10 development is practically dead. Should I still buy it? What do you think? I'll probably get something with an Exynos chipset (for audio quality) and install a custom ROM with custom notifications, keyboard etc. to make it similar to BB10. For example a Galaxy Alpha, or a Motorola, or a Lenovo.
Hey Pocket Now Team thanks for the great videos in 2013, and I look forward to watching the best Tech Reviewers on the net in 2014. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great videos, you guys are awesome.
I have one.... a major issue is the microphone.... everyone I talk to says my voice is muffled. No matter how I hold it. It's primarily, I believe, because the mic is moronically placed on the rear of the device.
We seriously do not need an Android/Apple dominated world. Love or hate the other OSs will only leave us with platforms we will end up hating. Keep up the good work Pocketnow and have a good New Year!
Thanks! Same to you! ^M
I have an HTC One as my daily driver but after picking up a z10 I'm impress. It really hasn't disappoint me like a Samsung phones do. Blackberry has a winner in their hands, and a bonus now that you can use android apps.
Get Samsung flagship devices if you don't want to be disappointed.
over the 2 months bb had huge updates so most of the issues have been resolved :)
Thanks for the review, only the 2nd I've seen on a Z30 . I bought mine 1/11/2013 . I never understand this hang up Americans have with Apps. I get all the apps I need. The user interface is brilliant. I put a mat, non glossy screen protector on mine- doesn't show fingerprints. Glass weave is much better than Nexus or Motorola as is battery life. Haven't used maps as I use Navigon on my Note2. Overall I think it's a very good phone - 8.5.
2:30 - hold down on the date bar, and all previous message will highlight ("select all"), which also opens the menu where you can immediately select "mark read" or "delete." If you do this by today's date, you can "mark all read." To "delete all twitter messages," or anything in one account, just go to that account first then do this exercise.
Sorry, i mean 2:00 mark
I actually completely disagree on the asthetics, I think it looks really good in fact up there with the iPhone and the HTC One.
i would be surprised if blackberry even has a 2014 phone
looks like you will be surprised idiot !
nope but I know you're a dumfuck
Well time to be surprised soon enough muahahahaha
they might(4 months later)
Asia Cleare They have (3 months later)
Still in love with BB and the Z30 would be my phone. But heard of rumors that the Z30 will be BB's last device. I really hope it's just a rumor...
I really do believe the only company/brand that could outshine apple is the originated beginning smartphone blackberry. They just really need to work on the apps, and build more models with keyboards that we all fell in love with since the beginning.
Where is the call log?
Very well said.. best review I've seen so far for the OS.
Man, missed your reviews. Keep up the good work ^_^
you forgot talking about the new natural sound technology and also its priority hub
Have you done a review on the passport Michael?
great review shame you didnt mention the stereo speakers that blows even the HTC one's "BEATS BY DRE" out of the water
I love the interface of blackberry's os. I wish them luck... But would who knows whats going to happened to them.
To mark all as read just hold down on the date it will show up in the side menu. I can direct install apks on 10.2.1 and have a fully customizable quick toggle like Android. How do you find the Z30 design vanilla yet love Nokia Lucia coloured bricks?
Love my Z30, but after a year of use the battery has lost some strength. Oddly after 5 months of use my Silver Edition Passport battery became the weakest overheating battery I have ever worked with. My Q10 keyboard broke and my Z10 won’t update past BB 10.2..
Thanks for a great year, can't wait for what's in store for 2014!
The biggest turn off for me is the icon theme lol
Which model is the phone with a sliding keyboard we see at 3:28? That would be great if BlackBerry makes some models like that one. With BB10 not Android.
I'm sad for BB doesn't prefers BBOS ... BBOS was incredible.....
Yes after using android app sites, and 10.2 apps you don't need to sideload. It just installs. There is quite a few glitches fixed with the 10.2 update. Battery life could be better but really they got it right this time. I have a Z10, but I really like the OS and quite a few android apps work great. The hardware is terrific, except for battery life. You guys should really post an update to your review for the Blackberrys after the 10.2 update.
I love your reviews,very enjoyable.
the way you talk is so intellectual and cool.
Mark All Prior is there, you have to touch date bar for 2 secs...
Haven't used BB for awhile now but I really hope John Chen can pull a rabbit for them in 2014
Well your first problem with not being able to "Mark All as Read" is trying to do so while you have one email open. This is a nice criticism as I like your reviews but please know the product before you review it... Mark all as read has been a "feature" ( as if, why do I even need to say that)? - since the O/S came out. Go to the hub main screen.. Hold down on the date.. and like magic.. mark all as read comes up..smh.
Best of all. All messages are categorised under date headings. So you can click and hold on any date heading and the messages from that date will be selected.
BlackBerry is sometime to smart and is under estimated.
how come the blackberry passport isnt reviewed yet?
Thanks. That was very good. I totally agree with you