New BlackBerry 10 UI images show off Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and more!

By Bla1ze on 17 Dec 2012 06:47 am

With an L-Series device in the hands of the folks over at Tinhte there has been plenty of hands-on time with BlackBerry 10 spread around. It's safe to say that what we're seeing is certainly not the shipping version of BlackBerry 10 but at the same time the most crucial parts are there and offer a good look at OS overall.

While we've seen the hardware images along with the hands-on video already, we're now being treated to some new images of the overall UI and some apps. Some of the stuff RIM has already showed off previously but you can tell its been updated since then and some of the stuff is entirely new.

You can check out all the screenshots above and as always, sound off in the comments with your thoughts on them all. Things are looking pretty good to me but we'd love to hear what you all think.

Topics: Twitter Facebook Foursquare BlackBerry 10 News & Rumors

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196 comments

bbschorsch Dec 17, 2012 at 7:56 am

ah finally in better shape thanks

but still looks pretty promising but no one has shown how the dark theme looks like - really wanna know how that looks and feels

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:12 am

all i could say is that IM SUPER EXCITED FOR BLACKBERRY 10!

im a new member of this amazing family and been a supporter of BlackBerry ever since!!!

that is really amazing!!!

im so excited for that SIRI-like voice assistant!

BB is not old school and it really catches up with the competition...

now all we need are devs! but devs also like BB10!! hope more devs will support BB10!!!

SDTRMG Dec 17, 2012 at 5:29 pm

+bb10, I like how the ui looks, its very clean and definitely a problem for android and iOS. Bb10 FTW.

They need to refine and enhance the bottom buttons on the ui, give them a more appealing look. Don't get me wrong I like em, but with he way android and iOS buttons look, they definitely could be improved.

zensen Dec 17, 2012 at 10:06 pm

osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/iphone-5-ios-6-gui-psd.jpg

1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/android-ui-4.jpg

I personally find android multi-tasking switcher ugly too just as much as iPhone simplistic one.

are you sure you want these type of buttons. The android buttons especially are ugly. I think keeping it simple and not to flashy is exactly what we need in this new OS. Do we really need to see some superfluous gradient or reflection.

what we get is a (blue)highlight bar on top to show what is currently selected and lighter shade to improve this visual interpretation.

As long as they keep the icons minimalistic and suitable for the action then what more do we want it to show. We sure don't need more visual cues taking up more time.

SDTRMG Dec 18, 2012 at 2:25 am

Ya don't get me wrong I don't like android, widgets, or there on screen buttons, switched to and do use a iPhone 5 with my blackberry, as boring as I find the ui some of the button designs are decent. In regards to the bb10 buttons I didn't mean change them completly, I was pointing more towards refining em, instead of it looking alittle blockish(check the link below, its ios 5 vs 6), maybe making them a little thinner giving it a slight reflection or light effect wouldn't do no harm, I've been hoping there have done this and are keeping it for the release, either way I reserved mine with Rogers already.

http://www.iand.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iphone-music.png

Xader Dec 17, 2012 at 1:13 pm

It seriously looks several orders of magnitude better simply by using a wallpaper that isn't bland and boring.

jafrul Dec 17, 2012 at 8:00 am

Cool.. Couldn't wait for the 30th launch date. Wonder when will they start selling it in Malaysia.. *drooollllllll

rexrim Dec 17, 2012 at 9:32 am

February confirmed.. =)

amkamaruddin Dec 17, 2012 at 10:31 am

how do you know? any sources?

Weeniemeenie Dec 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Bloomberg News has this: "RIM, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is widening its pilot projects to build enthusiasm for the phones, which debut to the public Jan. 30 and go on sale in February on multiple continents."

although they did not specifically quote any RIM statement...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-17/rim-s-blackberry-10-pilot-proje...

tomoneus Dec 17, 2012 at 8:01 am

Wow ! Those pictures are awesome and keeping my mind on buying #BB10 as soon as it's launch

mrrobinson Dec 17, 2012 at 8:01 am

Looking good so far. Pulling for RIM and BB10. My PlayBook needs BB10 in the worst way.

toneytone Dec 17, 2012 at 5:34 pm

I'm more excited to have OS10 on my playbook since I use it way more than my 9900.

nathanpc Dec 17, 2012 at 8:02 am

Am I the only one that is banging my head on the wall because RIM let Facebook and Twitter create those apps that doesn't fit the overall UI and UX of the OS? (just like they do with every platform except for iOS)

atrpm Dec 17, 2012 at 9:21 am

Are you kidding me? You want RIM to start telling developers and companies how they should build their apps? If FB or TW want to have the same look in mobile overall, let it be! It's their app, their service, they can do what ever they like!

I'm sure there will be other app for TW that will look more like BB10 just used those. Be grateful that we will have does great app at lunch and that they are supporting BB10 from day 1.

G-bone Dec 17, 2012 at 11:34 am

Blaq

zensen Dec 17, 2012 at 10:08 pm

I figured that RIM would continue making the apps for their phones but if this is the case, it's a shame because FB and Twitter was always much better done natively by RIM than it was done by those same companies on other platforms.

Chronus Dec 17, 2012 at 8:02 am

The twitter app looks much better. I hope they add the ability to connect securely (https) via the app.

chan_the_killer Dec 17, 2012 at 8:02 am

I am a blackberry fan but ad I waited too much I think is time to move to another smartphone :'(

I would do anything for a blackberry 10 right now but as I can not wait for the next couple months and I need a phone right now, and as I can only afford one phone in the next year I think is time for me to move on from the blackberry smartphone
As I have not tested the next generation of the blackberry and knowing rumours of which phones are coming to the next year I think that blackberry might not be able to stand out from the smartphone market

I'm sorry RIM maybe in a future we will see each other again. <3 an old blackberry fan.
Good luck
All this looks good. ;)

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:15 am

you dont need to leave... you can always save more money and by the time a BB10 device will arrive, you can buy an unlock BB10 which is for me is a bit better since i've been a prepaid user for like my whole life!!!

chan_the_killer Dec 17, 2012 at 8:29 am

The thing is that my BlackBerry 8520 phone is about to die, camera doesn't work, battery last for couple hours freezes and restarts all the time, that is why I need a phone now and it's pointless to buy a new phone now and then buy a blackberry 10 next couple months i'll just waste money :S

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:50 am

where you from? if you're from my country, philippines, there's a cheap offering on a BB phone

http://www.lazada.com.ph/BlackBerry-Torch-9860-Gray-UNLOCKED-13622.html

but you cant really expect more on 8520, but i think you should bought 9220 rather than 8520! coz 8520 is like samsung galaxy y but much better coz of the keyboard!

soaresr Dec 17, 2012 at 9:04 am

I have a spare and you can have it if you live in North America Bold 9700

XDrew42 Dec 17, 2012 at 4:32 pm

That is the most amazing offer! Dude you rock. Family.

C.A.C.

Oscar_E Dec 17, 2012 at 7:53 pm

You are an example to this comunity, thats such a generous gift. If i had a spare one, i'd givi it away too, just to help him hold on till launch.

BB by choice !!

imax_tm Dec 17, 2012 at 9:56 am

If u really loved RIM, you would wait, get a really low end phone in the mean time

gregorylkelly Dec 17, 2012 at 10:12 am

You have much to learn about the buying and selling of phones. Use your upgrade to buy a top of the line phone. Your best bet would be the iPhone 5. Take really really good care of that phone and use it until BB10 comes out. Wait about a month and sell your used iPhone 5 and look on eBay for a used BB10 phone. You will end up spending about the same amount of money as you would if you just wait it out for BB10. The after market for phone is huge and allows you to try out all the latest phones.

Rub3n5 Dec 17, 2012 at 11:13 am

Have you tried reloading the OS in BlackBerry Desktop manager? You can also buy a cheap battery to address the power issue. With those 2 things, you could get yourself by until the BB10 launch. That's what I did and I'm sure it's well worth the wait.

BionicKris Dec 23, 2012 at 3:11 pm

When my BB hung up a few times out of the blue I reloaded the OS and I haven't had a problem since. It's worth a try if you're just looking to hang on until the launch. It costs you nothing to try..

Joe257 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:52 am

It doesn't just look good. It's smokin'!!! I am also desperately in need of a phone that can do multi-calendar sync. For me, that's as essential as email. I will suffer through the next two months with accessing my calendar through the web because I think BB10 is worth the wait. RIM has stepped it up on all fronts, even offering voice commands, but what gets me is their new UI designed for one handed use. If I move to an SIII I know I'll regret it in 2 months. I'll wait, and I really think my waiting will pay off.

Balti43 Dec 17, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Come on you can do it! Almost a month left you can't give up now!
I'm in the same boat, im using an android thats falling apart, can't use my 9700 because the charger port is broken, my sidekick LX from 2008 is way too outdated but because my phone is so awful when i buy my L-series from t-mobile it will be that much better because i endured a shi**y phone going to an elite phone will be superb! come on you waited this long you can't jump ship while land is finally visible.

The Me Dec 17, 2012 at 4:03 pm

Get the dock charger that uses the charging port, not USB. You're good to go from there.

imcurved Dec 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

chan_the_killer, good luck to you.

TMO_9000_32GB_PB

chan_the_killer Dec 17, 2012 at 7:48 pm

Wooow you guys are really supportive, and I appreciate and now I don't know what to do.

You truly are the blackberry family.
I will wait for it!!! I WILL WAIT FOR BLACKBERRY 10!!!

Cheers guys you really put me in a good mood!

And I will definitely support blackberry more than ever!!
Thanks for the advises :')

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:39 pm

That was a really great read. To think you had your mind set and the CB/BB faithful made you pause is something to be happy about. Don't mind the naysayers. Haters gonna hate.

SDTRMG Dec 18, 2012 at 2:30 am

Haha, only 42 more days my friend, we are all waiting with you, I'm selling my iPhone 5 for a bb10 devices, ill tell you the grass is not greener on the other side, once you leave blackberry its all you think about. I had to by a low and berry to hold me over 9930' still a great e phone.

chan_the_killer Dec 17, 2012 at 7:52 pm

Any idea when is blackberry 10 will be available to buy in February?

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:18 pm

It's best to stay on top of things at crackberry.com, then you'll be 'in the know.

Right now, you'll need a new battery and a clean reload of the OS. That'll tie you over.

Jimcmf Dec 17, 2012 at 8:39 pm

Don't let the door hit you on the way out !

ichat Dec 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

Beautiful! 3rd.

Edit: stupid carrier
8th.

Now I have time to actually comment, its wonderful! I'd taken it even if its not final hardware! Great job bb!

AfroLoGeek Dec 17, 2012 at 8:03 am

Have U noticed the last picture? sounds like there's a Siri-like function embedded into BB10!
Can't wait! gimme that!!

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:28 am

yeah...and that really makes me want BB10 even more!!!

no one is allowed to call BB and BB10 an old school now, coz most of the essential are now on BB10...

hope it is comparable to siri and google now!!

PeterRei Dec 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

The icons look much better with this gray background! :D

Dave79 Dec 17, 2012 at 8:54 am

I think they should get rid of the background - it's really ugly

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Same. I don't know if there's a need to have a grey background around the icons.

zensen Dec 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm

It's either that or have a greyed out background like on other phones. This doesn't really suit the profile or use on BB10 since its just another window that we swipe too.

Having it individual like this sets the icons apart unlike when you open the app drawer on android. RIM has no use for an app drawer like this.

http://manginamonologues.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/20120924-084455.jpg

this is exactly what RIM is trying not to repeat. Background images that cause you to lose your icons due to a 'heavy' background.
Do you want your icons lost in your background like the iphone 5?
the original iphone was designed with the intention to not have backgrounds on the icons screen. That was what the lock screen was for and if you really want to see your background in all its glory, BB10 will also have a lock screen that you can customise and drool at all day.

buzzon Dec 17, 2012 at 4:41 pm

I like how much you can customize a Blackberry to look the way you think looks best. Hopefully in BB10 they will let you change the color of the background box, shape or even remove it!

Oscar_E Dec 17, 2012 at 8:01 pm

I agree, but i think they will surprise us, and give us the option to manipulate the oppasity of these squares, maybe the option to fade it all the way.

cheers !!

atrpm Dec 17, 2012 at 9:25 am

A lot of people are saying that, they look much better with the grey background because you cant almost see it. I they get rid of it, it will look more clean more fresh.

Crackberrykills Dec 17, 2012 at 11:14 am

Agreed on the gray background around the apps. Does not fit with the overall UI.

lalston393 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:18 pm

Yeah, and it takes away from the wallpaper behind it. Pretty much no point in putting a picture there when you can't see most of it.

zensen Dec 17, 2012 at 10:17 pm

swipe to another window... try finding an app icon on there where the text get lost due to the colour filled background. You'll understand this once you get your hands on Blackberry 10.

The icons on the iphone 5 might look decent without a border like this but wait until you put one on and it clashes with a few of the icons. Backgrounds are an after thought on that device and having it on the lockscreen for the most part and it's viewable only until you unlock it.

BB10 will have a nice background filled lock screen too. so it's all good.

Superfly_FR Dec 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

Cool !

agog-emmi Dec 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

wow..voice control..am i dreaming???

PeterRei Dec 17, 2012 at 8:05 am

Sorry

somenextgeezer Dec 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

Looks good, like really good!

sn0t Dec 17, 2012 at 8:06 am

Clearly this person who posted these pics is a One Piece fan :)

ReccaKun Dec 18, 2012 at 3:41 am

yup!! they are at fisherman Island!!

diego.roscetti Dec 17, 2012 at 8:09 am

Loving the look of the Twitter App. Cannot wait for this to be released.

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:18 am

i cant wait for BB10!! but guys help me, there's an online offering in my country that is quite a steal, i really want to buy this torch 9860! just for back-up... so is it a good phone or i'll wait for BB10, because i could wait till like may 2013 to buy a new phone! and definitely a BB10...

http://www.lazada.com.ph/BlackBerry-Torch-9860-Gray-UNLOCKED-13622.html

Shadberry Bold Dec 17, 2012 at 9:18 am

Wait for BB10. Too close to turn away now.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:22 pm

Keep it as a spare.

scottieblues Dec 17, 2012 at 8:25 am

Love the look of the Twitter app? The official apps on IOS and Android have been that way. By the way, that microphone icon is patented by Apple. Don't get used to it.

heyimJUNFE Dec 17, 2012 at 8:35 am

yeah i know what you mean the twitter and facebook apps looks the same and i think crackberry already said the same thing before!!!

and yeah..they should change the icon of that siri-like voice assistant! even tough siri got the circle icon and this has the rounded corners icon, i think RIM needs to change the microphone, just in case if apple's sue flue will attack BB/RIM

kupfernigk Dec 17, 2012 at 5:40 pm

The microphone symbol is generic and I imagine Apple can only register a restricted version. It is like the Shell company which can only trademark a restricted shell symbol, not just any shell. There is just too much prior art to grant a universal design registration on desktop microphone symbols to one company. Mind you, in the crazy US IP world, ymmv.

Oscar_E Dec 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm

Sorry, i totally disagree, the siri icon has a circle around the mic, and the galaxy assistant has nothing around the mic, we have a square around the mic, so they are not alike. cheers !!

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:44 pm

If you put both images side by side you would see similarities but they're not the same. After all, how many tv manufacturers are suing each other? Don't they all look relatively the same?

dbarz Dec 17, 2012 at 8:25 am

Voice control!!!!!!!!!! \o/

chillspace Dec 17, 2012 at 8:33 am

In case anyone is interested, Rogers Wireless is now taking reservations on the Blackberry 10 L-series. I got my reserved. Mobilesyrup posted the news.

http://tinyurl.com/c7xr6ey

Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Dec 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

Reserving now

SilkySunshine Dec 17, 2012 at 12:23 pm

Reserved! #174.

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:02 pm

I'm with Telus and will be switching to Rogers in the new year in anticipation for BB10. Right now I have to be a current Rogers client before I can reserve one. :'(

jason9900 Dec 17, 2012 at 5:08 pm

Im on the same ship as you :( I am on Telus. Do you think Rogers has rights to BB10? Meaning it will only be Rogers selling BB10 for the first week or two?

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm

I don't believe Rogers would have an exclusive right to the platform, but I did call a Telus store to ask about pre-ordering I was basically told they're not expecting to have any phones until mid January. They really didn't know what they were talking about.

On another note, I talked with a Rogers rep who was under the impression BB10 was coming out at the beginning of January. I corrected and informed her that the announcement is slated for January 30, 2013 and her response was "delayed again?". The misinformation is still out there. I have no clue where she got that load of garbage.

OctavianCroitoru Dec 17, 2012 at 8:33 am

It looks fantastic :)

DomenicoMarco Dec 17, 2012 at 8:33 am

I really have to admit that I love the look of the homescreen. I really like the icons as well.. I think from a design point of view everything looks beautiful! I really hope that the entire OS will be as smooth as possible.. Please no freezing, no lags, no rebooting, no sand clock!! Please RIM!! This is what people want! Love from Devs will follow automatically if you do it right!

vx1 Dec 17, 2012 at 8:38 am

Looks pretty badass to me :) I just reserved mine with Rogers.com :)!!!

BlackB_G Dec 17, 2012 at 8:39 am

I've got the 9860.. brilliant phone mate. Can't go wrong with it. Just update to the latest OS and latest updates of all apps and you'll be well set for the L-Series BB10 when it comes out. Battery is brilliant too.. just don't install any rogue apps that drain battery and you're good to go.

I luv it.

TheHK Dec 17, 2012 at 8:39 am

I think I'm in LOVE. I have always had a Blackberry device (main phone) and an iPhone. I also always thought of waiting for the N series Blackberry 10 and never thought I'd like the L series. But after these screenshots, I think I can finally combine both my phones in one. Brilliant. It looks smooth, clean and I am super excited for this.

Nex_Gen Dec 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

Again, I'm typing this from the worst phone I've ever owned (outside of the storm 1), the IPhone 5. I was given it by my employer because of FaceTime as Skype wasn't an option on my 9930 (best phone I've ever owned). I know Skype hasn't been announced and may never be available but regardless, I'm getting the L-series at launch. The screens look beautiful, the UI seems fluid and engaging. For any of you leaving the RIM family because "you can wait till January/February" just please know the grass isn't greener over here. Emailing is worthless, 2 handed typing is pointless and it seems like notifications were never given any real considerations. The main uses I get from this phone is static-y phone calls and games for my god son. RIM, I'm coming home to you next year and you have my every confidence. I'm super pumped!

Observ Dec 17, 2012 at 8:48 am

Hi Bla1ze,

Di you guys know that Rogers Customers can PreOrder BB10 has of today :

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1090211/rogers-to-carry-blackberry-10-in...

YOUPI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mrfreetruth Dec 17, 2012 at 8:50 am

I can not wait to sell my SG3 and buy a BB10 .

Mummy2 Dec 17, 2012 at 8:54 am

My dear grammar mangling Mr. Bla1ze,

Thank you for the lovely pictures of BB10.

Crackberrykills Dec 17, 2012 at 10:59 am

Yeah, Bla1ze, you suck! Gah.

vhorst Dec 17, 2012 at 9:01 am

Oh yeah!

T-Raww Dec 17, 2012 at 9:01 am

I would be getting two of these one for me and my girl I love bb10

Shadberry Bold Dec 17, 2012 at 9:15 am

I LOVE that they kept the ability to use FILE MANAGER absolute simple but necessary feature. Also the more I look at the masked place holders around the APPS the more I start to like them. #blackberrybychoice

Easy-G Dec 17, 2012 at 12:08 pm

File Manager pics really made me happy. Being able to natively search, create folders, and zip/unzip files (not that I zip often) is a huge differentiating factor from iOS.

TMSince1980 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:15 am

This made my day so much better. #BLACKBERRY10

dcsappernh Dec 17, 2012 at 9:27 am

Looking good so far. Pulling for RIM and BB10. My PlayBook needs BB10 in the worst way. And with voice activation - omg it just keeps getting better!

badboysidh Dec 17, 2012 at 9:30 am

very neat n clean.. simple yet elegant... its very fresh n something all together new. i love its flow n multitasking. i think its a awesome OS.. now the only thing that would be necessary for its success is apps.. games.. etc. wish they get as many as possible n would love to have many free apps. jus like android.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:36 pm

They won't all be free like on android.

ekafara Dec 17, 2012 at 9:32 am

Umm...I can haz BB10?

jic999 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:38 am

I love the "View Text " and " Colunm View " features when I read my technical PDF's to remove the formatting so I can easily read a large PDF in print form. As a medical and business professional I do not want to zoom in and out to read my PDF's. On my Bold 9900 I open my PDF click on " View text " and bingo I can start to read the PDF.

Give me a great PDF reader experience

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:37 pm

Only if adobe submits their app in cascades. If they write it in Air, well, RIM isn't to blame. It's adobe.

advil_yum Dec 17, 2012 at 9:46 am

What's with the right justification on this page? It's very back asswards.

cbdwolff7 Dec 17, 2012 at 9:51 am

Lookimg AWESOME!!!!!! RIM is ROCKING!!

BarracudaBob Dec 17, 2012 at 9:58 am

Am I the only one that noticed the Story Maker app? Based on the icon, this appears to be video editing.
The rest of it looks great. I only hope they allow the user to determine which side the Hub show up on for right/left handed use.

Innerchild Dec 17, 2012 at 10:06 am

Since there's such varying opinions about the icon background, it would be a great option to be able to set the transparency like the onscreen QuickWeather icon. I don't mind it personally, especially if this phone performs as advertised. I am definitely going to go with BB10. Since switching to BB in 2009, I've never even considered another platform. Can't wait to see it on my Playbook!

BB10 all the way!

HerfDurf Dec 17, 2012 at 10:19 am

That grey background is just a wallpaper. Likely a photo of the guy's kid.

gofast81 Dec 17, 2012 at 10:28 am

Is it me or do the Facebook and Twitter apps look like the touch and mobile based versions of the app? Look exactly the same. Hope the functionality is fluid though.

ciscobear Dec 18, 2012 at 12:43 am

I was saying the same thing about the twitter app. I am not trusting RIM on this until launch day. Been burned badly by the PB screen shots.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:38 pm

RIM did not make the twitter and facebook apps.

TheEdge Dec 17, 2012 at 10:35 am

FB this FB that.. where's Whatsapp? I use Whatsapp as a business tool to communicate with foreign clients since they are all on Android and IOS. And they're not as childish as to use Facebook Messenger to chat mind you. Too bad for me then since not having Whatsapp is a major dealbreaker for me.

and btw, the new BBX OS looks pretty slick..

Lebussle Dec 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm

True, Whatsapp won't be appearing in blackberry world at launch (maybe later?) but there's a good possibility that side-loading a converted android app will work. I believe it has already been confirmed to work with current versions of whatsapp and the beta OS.

I'm certain the community here will make a .bar available and side loading instructions for BB10.

THBW Dec 17, 2012 at 1:09 pm

I think one could sideload the App. To be honest, my opinion of WhatsApp is decidedly mixed. I think it is important for RIM to get App developers on side particularly in the area of cross platform communication. However, I have been less than impressed with the quality of this App on my son's 4s. Messages arrive late or not at all. Sort of has a unfinished feel to it.

pepe241185 Dec 17, 2012 at 10:39 am

if i can send BBM through Voice Assistant that would be the greatest thing EVER!!!! :D .....

BB_Bmore Dec 17, 2012 at 10:50 am

Okay gimme BBM for PlayBook as a Xmas gift and it'll make the rest of the wait easier.

FoxxBerry Dec 17, 2012 at 10:57 am

its kinda bothering me that I'm not seeing new apps.....just saying

Crackberrykills Dec 17, 2012 at 11:09 am

Not me. I think RIM is on track with lining up some great apps. They do not want to reveal too much before launch. I do agree with Bla1ze, that one of those apps everyone is clamoring for (Instagram, Netflix, Skype etc), should just show up in App World prior to the BB10 launch. It would kind of show that RIM has stepped up their game. Be that as it may, I still feel like everything is going along pretty nicely so far.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:42 pm

The apps everybody seems to be clammering about have to be made by their companies/developers. Remember, I hate to keep saying this too, that RIM doesn't make the apps.

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:14 pm

I don't think we're supposed to see new apps. That should all be a part of the release/announcement.

SFWriter Dec 17, 2012 at 10:59 am

Anymore 'Leaks' and there won't be much to announce on January 30th.

Crackberrykills Dec 17, 2012 at 11:03 am

So, still not loving those annoying gray boxes around the apps. Yet, I feel like these icons, and said boxes, may not be final for some reason. I guess we shall see soon. At any rate, everything else looks pretty damn good.

dperry360 Dec 17, 2012 at 11:04 am

I agree sending a BBM through voice control is very enticing!!

Living Bold-ly!

BBGrind Dec 17, 2012 at 11:07 am

Great looking screen, just hope I can add Instagram and Slingbox apps to that home screen and it would be great.

chiiikee Dec 17, 2012 at 11:16 am

Sweet,...Finally the official FB and twitter apps :), I hope devs really support this device.....and I'm still sure whatsapp will be available on bb10 b4 mid year 2013

Joe257 Dec 17, 2012 at 11:45 am

Text messages app and BBM should be integrated. All messaging needs to be tightly integrated.

AceOfSpade1234 Dec 17, 2012 at 11:59 am

There is an 'all' box as well where all messages are merged into one.

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm

I think that's what the unified inbox is all about.

LuayS Dec 17, 2012 at 11:24 am

Looks great but damn those icons are fugly. Browser, text, remember, pictures, music, doc 2 go need to get a revamp look. Why so flat looking and dull? And here is fingers crossed to losing the backdrop on icon name

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:44 pm

There isn't much we can do about it. Just appreciate, or learn to, when you do get the new N or L-Series.

jorbjorb Dec 17, 2012 at 11:53 am

I already have all those social apps on my bb9900.

Where is instagram?

Any better apps coming out for this?

If no one buys this device bbm is useless! i can only hope fo rthe best.

DisturbedRocks31 Dec 17, 2012 at 11:56 am

IF Instagram is coming (which many are saying IT IS) then it will ONLY be announced ON or AFTER Jan 30.

Yeah I hope people buy this, I hope people, especially Canadians, buy Canadian!

SDTRMG Dec 17, 2012 at 5:36 pm

+10 .... Oh Canada!

Plazmic Flame Dec 17, 2012 at 10:55 pm

I'm Canadian, I'm in!!!

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:45 pm

BBM is NOT useless.
It only is to YOU because you DON'T use it.

crunch27 Dec 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm

I want to open my BB10 phone box on Christmas morning.........Waaaaaaaaaaaa!

SFWriter Dec 17, 2012 at 4:05 pm

Tell ya what... I'll mail you a wrapped BB10 phone box (sans phone of course; and its a fake box); but at least you'd be able to open a box with BB10 on it :D

len5 Dec 17, 2012 at 12:31 pm

Will BB10 have logos for each email folder like Gmail, Me.com mail, ect? Right now BB7 seems to only have the yahoo email logo.

DisturbedRocks31 Dec 17, 2012 at 12:35 pm

Don't need them! HUB remember?!

Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Dec 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

People keep saying that about things but its not true. For example twitter. Twitter is in the hub. You can receive and compose tweets and DM's in the hub.but can you view and use every twitter feature, view trends,etc from the hub? No. So you still need the actual twitter app open to do everything. Same goes for most other apps too...

DisturbedRocks31 Dec 17, 2012 at 4:46 pm

The person was talking about E-mails and how they're separated by folder in bbos7.1 or before. Twitter app is obviously seen in the screenshots.

Chuck FH Dec 17, 2012 at 12:33 pm

Nice but I don't see no WhatsApp logo!!!! is it going to be on BB10???

DisturbedRocks31 Dec 17, 2012 at 12:35 pm

Side load it... it works!

buzzon Dec 17, 2012 at 5:35 pm

Not at the launch, maybe in the future. You can sideload it...

pmich Dec 17, 2012 at 12:44 pm

I hate the grey background for each icon. Takes up too much real estate and is distracting

zensen Dec 17, 2012 at 10:31 pm

hopefully it's the only thing you hate. The greyed background is actually practical.. replace that grey baby image with a rainbow filled background and take away the grey icon background and you'll understand - the text will become unreadable.

Blackberry could just grey out the whole background like they did with the playbook or what they currently do when you view all apps in the app drawer on the android OS but it would seem a little out of place with their layout (swiping motions).

just look at any iphone 5. it can be really distracting for your icons if you get a brightly coloured background. The original iphone never allowed you to change the background. Some iPhone users could do with greyed out background sometimes judging by their pictures they use. :P

Vic_Franklyn Dec 17, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Donald Bell from Cnet tv declared BB10 one of the top 5 flops of 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElO850ChbQM

Gonna be a bitch slap in his smug face when BB10 owns 2013.

I don't see Skype or a Magic Jack app in the pictures. Anyone know if we're getting these?
________________________________________
I’d rather be a Black Sheep than an iSheep any day.

Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Dec 17, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Hey vic hows it goin

Vic_Franklyn Dec 18, 2012 at 2:45 pm

Hey Bold :-) Pretty good my friend. How about you? I'm going in 1000 different directions getting ready for Christmas as its pretty big in our house.
________________________________________
I’d rather be a Black Sheep than an iSheep any day.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:47 pm

We're only getting those two apps, if the companies make them. ;)

TeaBoy Dec 17, 2012 at 1:56 pm

who or what is Tinhte ?

Andrea Carnimeo Dec 17, 2012 at 2:12 pm

It totally looks like iOS... OMG...

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:18 pm

OMG the Honda Accord looks like the Toyota Camry!

The Me Dec 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm

In what world???

BruvvaPete2 Dec 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm

I would ask that same question of Andrea. That was my point.

The Me Dec 18, 2012 at 5:30 am

Haha, true!

Marauder2 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:16 pm

I wonder why the numbers are blurred, I mean his/her name is there in the Facebook and Foursquare apps, and a gmail account is set up aha

usuraj Dec 18, 2012 at 3:11 am

If you have seen the previous leaks you would notice that the pics had the BBM PIN on all 4 corners... So the uploader has just smudged his PIN in these pics....

jlarkins08 Dec 17, 2012 at 2:45 pm

I am super exited for bb10 it's looks so awesome I can't wait! I wonder though if the email has the fit to screen look.. Or if you have to zoom in and out to read emails.. There's no screenshot for that..

ufuk celik Dec 17, 2012 at 3:03 pm

ufukcelik, oh very good post

imcurved Dec 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Okay RIM you bought me. I'm going to go for an L-series now.

TMO_9000_32GB_PB

John Vintila Dec 17, 2012 at 4:45 pm

I still ask myself if it's worth the wait until the launch, but then I see these news about BB 10 and it definitely is.

adamschuetze Dec 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

I read the Gizmodo post on these screenshots. They totally ripped them apart. I think they actually look really good. I don't understand all the hatred RIM is getting. The haters are behaving like spurned lovers.

Easy-G Dec 17, 2012 at 7:59 pm

Agreed, Giz editors have made their negative biases towards RIM/BB quite clear in nearly every piece (o.s.) they write.

Bsavvy Dec 17, 2012 at 5:28 pm

Wow. BB10 UI looks so awesome and modern, however I really still love the first version of the icons better. Hopefully they will update them sometime.

sidds18 Dec 17, 2012 at 5:29 pm

Iphone looks absolute in front of this ......Bring it on RIM.Love it.

SDTRMG Dec 17, 2012 at 5:39 pm

Sell my iPhone 5 as of right now, any takers?

w0lfgang Dec 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm

I wish they would just stick with the playbook icons, they are very nicely done. But they are looking a LOT better than they did, and I'm confident that we STILL haven't seen final build.
I did notice that some of them DO look very playbook-ish (Calendar)

w0lfgang Dec 17, 2012 at 6:05 pm

Here's a thought....and I could be way off base....maybe they are intentionally ugly to encourage people to customize with BB World themes? Could they be THAT smart, or am I reaching just a tad bit?

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:49 pm

No themes on blackberry 10. Great applications will take care of that.

cracker01432 Dec 17, 2012 at 6:54 pm

Will the calendar integrate with Google calendar and Outlook calendar?

imcurved Dec 17, 2012 at 6:55 pm

I love the fact that I could switch from English to Vietnamese or Chinese on my Bold 9900. Has anybody tried to type in East Asian Language on BB10? Does it work the same way as BB7 where you install a language pack and you're good to go?
I saw a French video where the narrator typed in English and French seamlessly and I thought that's awesome.

TMO_9000_32GB_PB

nabil114 Dec 17, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Where is the Instagram? It looks nice though.

- Rezaur Rahman

Jimcmf Dec 17, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Comes January 30th, I'm smashing my iPhone. It's old and out dated. never again. I learned the hard way. BB10 for life !

Lerouk Dec 18, 2012 at 8:41 am

Hahaha I agree 100%, except I will be putting my aged but beloved BB Curve 9300 to rest!

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Keep it as a roaming blackberry! :)

djfawbz Dec 17, 2012 at 8:49 pm

Everything looks great. But broadcast message??? Still??? Anyone know if there will be a way to block them, or block specific contacts?

collinc93 Dec 17, 2012 at 10:04 pm

Grey edges? you guys complain about the silliest of things...the BB10 will do what it is proposed to do and more..allow those of us who are interested in whether everything will work seamlessly with little to no hangups or glitches. Complain about your grey all you want, it is silly really

digitally404 Dec 17, 2012 at 10:26 pm

I'm getting very impatient... All these leaks are starving my mobile needs... At least the Christmas break will tune me out for a bit, but I cannot way until February.

I ... need... this ... phone...

w0lfgang Dec 18, 2012 at 1:00 am

Agreed! I wish I knew someone with access to cryogenic facilities....maybe they could freeze me for 45 days?

Jimcmf Dec 17, 2012 at 11:24 pm

This tells it all about RIMM and how certain media outlets and analysts lie about them :

http://www.gurufocus.com/news/201752/rimm--value-investing-contest-submi...

rSaad1784 Dec 18, 2012 at 12:18 am

Kind of looks like a diffusion of iOS and WebOS. Nice.

kupfernigk Dec 18, 2012 at 4:30 am

Looks like what webOS might have been if Leo the Druggist hadn't given HP the arsenic meant for the rats. That and a standards compliant browser...

jefferydmitchell Dec 18, 2012 at 12:30 am

After reading this, people will most likely accuse me of being a troll, but consider this...I was a Blackberry owner for two and a half years before I dropped them. I owned a Blackberry Bold 9000 and a Blackberry Torch 9800. I'm also a Playbook owner, which I enjoy, despite the nagging "amateurish" feel of the platform.

I left BB because it didn't do things I wanted it to do...worse, there was no indication that it ever would. As a platform, overall, I found it lacking.

I fail to understand why everyone is so excited with BB10. There are many issues I have that would cause me to take a wait and see approach, including:

- questionable (nonexistant?) content ecosystem
- questionable (unknown?) app quality
- lack of apps that I want, with no clear indication they're even coming (Instagram, Whatsapp)

As near as I can tell, people are in love over the *promise* of what BB10 seems to bring.

This is a rebooted platform that's bound to be full of bugs and issues until the first few software updates roll out...problem is, you're hostage to the whims of your carrier and you may never see the updates in a timely fashion. This is an issue with any phone (cough, Android, cough) but for a fledgling platform it could be a killer.

Sorry, but if you blindly reserve this thing based on the info released by RIM so far, you're a dummy. Step back and breathe deep. This platform needs time to gain a foothold and mature. I seriously doubt being an early adopter is a good thing in this case.

I'm in a contract with an Android phone for 2 more years. The Android platform has matured to the point where it does what I want. I see no reason to abandon it and move to an untried and untested platform that has a high probability of failure. If RIM is still around 2 years from now and the points I've mentioned above are clearly fixed, I'll give them their due consideration when I renew. Until then, they jury is out.

varunsain Dec 18, 2012 at 12:32 am

Dude I'll give you $500 to just shutup and go buy this phone.

jefferydmitchell Dec 18, 2012 at 12:34 am

LOL!

Nope, won't make me change my mind.

SDTRMG Dec 18, 2012 at 3:28 am

Well lets get some things clear here, I was android for over a year and hated it, switched to iPhone earlier this year and found it better then androids, and in that time I've had a blackberry with me as well( give or take a few months). With that said everyone clearly has a different opinion when it comes to, as you say "a untested OS".

If you pay attention to crackberry.com or took the time to google and read about the up and coming OS, you would already know the answers you seek. **If android works for you by all means use the android OS, there is no hate intended in my reply only facts**

Blackberry app world has now be changed to "Blackberry World" where they will now sell music, movies, and games, there's actually videos of Kevin showing off blackberry world and the video previews. Blackberry (rim) has signed contracts with some large global companies to supply content(movies/music), so the content is and will be there.

From what I've seen in many preview videos from developers around the word and even in these photos, the app quality/design seem on par with android and iOS, if facebook, twitter, four square etc. can make native intergrated apps as they did for android and iOS I'd say the app quality is definitely there.

Lack of apps that you want? Well no new OS started with 700,000 apps, but bb10 will have over 100,000+ apps at launch and the top 600-1000 most used on other platforms. In time more developers will come, especially upon the release of bb10 a lot of developers will be kicking there self for not creating or porting there app over earlier. It can take less than an hour for a developer to port there android app to bb10 and submit it to blackberry world. Blackberry app world is/was still more profitable for developers then android is, blackberry was right behind apple, because bb users are willing to pay for apps, witch will carry on to bb10.

Bb10 can also run some android apps with little to no work at all, with that said you could easily port the whatsapp and Instagram(witch I use daily and will also port, and link to online. Blackberry and Facebook have a good relationship so I'm sure there will be a bb10 Instagram app by jan30.

QNX is a more stable kernel then Linux, witch will make bb10 a lot more stable then android, qnx(witch rim owns) is used everyday in embedded technology around the world, parking meters, smart fridges, smart TV, smart stove, smart washer/dryer, used in nuclear power plants, space station, its used by NASA, the military, in most cars being made today and the list goes on. QNX has been around for more then 20 years and is military approved as the securest OS. Rim also owns touch and tat(tat worked on android in its early stages and also design the meego OS.

This platform is not untested, it has been being tested and is currently in the hands of developers and carriers around the world, a quick YouTube search and you can see the OS in action(take note this is beta and not final software). You never had to wait on a carrier update with rim, I never did anyway, blackberry puches out OTA like apple and the iPhone.

Like I stated above you like android stay with android, but don't knock a phone you actually no nothing about, in 2 years the crack berry family will welcome ya back with open arms, but till then use what you like, but don't for a second think bb10 is anything like bbos, rim also hasn't released the phones features, but will found out everything jan.30.

Good day sir

yvpan1 Dec 18, 2012 at 7:48 am

I second that!

kupfernigk Dec 18, 2012 at 4:25 am

Instagram and Whatsapp? I think you have just failed to understand RIM's target market.
A system for messing up photos and a very insecure and hackable messaging system: just what I don't want in a communications device.

BruvvaPete2 Dec 18, 2012 at 7:29 am

I gave you the benefit of the doubt until you referred to BB10 as a rebooted platform. You obviously don't keep up with what's going on as much as you should.
.
I say this with no hint of sarcasm or rudeness: please pay more attention.

varunsain Dec 18, 2012 at 12:31 am

Hello, I would like to say a big FK U to all anti-rims

Red_Virus Dec 18, 2012 at 1:28 am

Shutup and please take my money.

s0be Dec 18, 2012 at 3:28 am

Would be cool if would be able to change color on the grey squares around the icons.

SDTRMG Dec 18, 2012 at 3:36 am

+1, and even change the opacity/transparency setting

SDTRMG Dec 18, 2012 at 3:42 am

Double post

Stychill Dec 18, 2012 at 7:24 am

Decent, its looking good. I'm wondering about the voice assistant and just how good it is if it can compete with google now's functionality that'd be another win for rim in some consumers eyes

moa999 Dec 18, 2012 at 8:15 am

175 posts and no-one has mentioned skype...
whatsapp did get mentioned though

Lerouk Dec 18, 2012 at 8:38 am

WOW that looks amazing, so clear! Cant Wait for BB10!!!

kszys Dec 18, 2012 at 9:25 am

I do not see Google Maps, Google Talk or even YouTube there either... And while these may be important for current BB users as well (they are for me), I really do not see anybody switching from Android or iOS without being able to access the Google apps... And with the lack of Skype and WhatsApp, it pretty much ensures that you can only use BBM with your other BB friends - no way to chat with anyone on another platform... Unless you fall back to using SMS - but for this you do not need BB10 - do you?

zensen Dec 18, 2012 at 9:49 am

these apps are probably not found on pre-release apps and are probably kept close to google/rim before they release them on the current phones. Also whose to say these certain apps are going to be on there by default.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm

1. Google has to make their own apps.
2. Skype has to make their own app.
3. WhatsApp said they won't be supporting BB10, so you'll have to sideload it UNTIL they do decide to support it.
4. Don't blame rim, they cannot "get them into appworld" if those companies DON'T MAKE THE APPS.

Rootbrian Dec 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm

SWEEEEEEET to all of those screenshots!!

tutibreaker Dec 19, 2012 at 11:07 am

is great nice view,but will be more awasome if the icon set get liked for theme developers :D

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