Probably single core for testing, like the PB was for a long time.

Grade-A BGR bullshit

I don't think they are going to put QNX on a single core phone. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a Neutrino based OS.

this is like when a women says she'll be ready in 15 min.....so I'm guessing 2013 to be more accurate

Release the Kraken!!!

if 2012 q1 release, then why release the 9900 or any of the new phones for them to be obsolete in 6 months?? i'm confused

If this is true, it sounds like RIM is scrambling to re-position themselves in the consumer market. Not sure if I'd buy their first device that they rush out the door given their track record of under-performing of late. Just sayin

There is nothing bad on Active Sync...

Doubt it will be released as single core, but its good to know they're rumored to be working on a QNX  now! Any news is good news for now I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

well now wtf should we do?!

So Bla1ze, should I buy the 9930 now knowing the QNX phones are right around the corner?

Very simple. Wait for the QNX. Two things I'm testing with the new OS 7 will be how well it works with 15 apps downloaded on it and how long it takes to reboot. Any BB will work splendidly with no apps like the ones in the videos we've seen (9850/60). Let's see how they function if you drop 25 fresh new apps on it. If it lags or checkerboards like the OS 5 or OS 6, simply give the phone back, hold on to your current phone and see what the QNX has to offer. Or jump ship....

BGR is likely getting the information from a short-seller that wants to stall BB 7 sales.

Buy now and upgrade when new QNX are out. The OS7 phone either goes to one of your subordiates or your wife, depending on if its a work phone or not. Never WAIT the time is NOW !

not gonna wait for this bs... iphone 5 this year... it will be in my pocket while rim still trying to get it's head out of its a$$ and with the co-ceo's doing everything they can to sink the ship

I still think summer or maybe even fall 2012, and on a dual-core. I'm inclined to think that if QNX phones are really this close then they wouldn't have even bothered with BB7.

I agree this is probably BGR bull s*** trying to make customers afraid to buy an OS 7 device. However, if this is true (which I highly doubt the QNX phones will be ready in 2012, let alone Q1) then I'd be excited to see this.

~Laura~

I'm not inclined to believe this. For one thing, Mike L. has stated adamantly that the future is multi-core and I can't imagine RIM launching a QNX single core device. The shorties would have a field day.

Now, for testing the OS7 upgrade (maybe QNX lite ?), now that would make sense.

Yeap this sounds a lot like BGR or a short seller giving this info to BGR in order to slow sales of OS7 phones and further degrade RIM's market share to iOS/Android.

We all know BGR is pro apple / anti-RIM - so why would they post something like this without malicious intent.

Buy the OS7 phones. They are everything you need and more. QNX will likely not be out for another year, and Apple seems to be doing very well by releasing a new phone on an annual basis.

Regardless, I will still be picking up that new Bold 9930 running OS 7!

BGR sucks. I swear those guys make stuff up and people run with it. Stoped reading BGR for that reason. I wouldn't believe anything that comes from them especially about RIM. By the way, can't wait for the new Bold.

Thankyou BGR,
now with your little help,
BB7 devices are fail before they are even launched
Is there any insider news about apple

knowing RIM if they say QNX will be out Q1 in 2012 it will be out 8 months later then that maybe even a full year....they will promote their phone then a few months later maybe even launch it just like they did with the playbook and OS7 devices....

Probably just some douche tryoing to undermine the blackberry 7 release. To stifle sales, leak info or create fake news about products that will supercede one or all of your products. Pictures or it didn't happen

Crackberry needs stop reporting garbage from Boy Gennie Ass (BGR)

Even if they were intending to rush out a qnx phone, it seems very unlikely that they wouldn't used a dualcore processor as not doing so just makes their job harder and would create more expectation of os7 getting an upgrade that they have so far downplayed.

ok so my question is if i buy the new bold 9930 will i be able to upgrade upgrade the 9930 OS to the QNX OS when available?

These won't be ready until December 20th 2012. Then the world ends the next day. Thanks RIM/Mayans....

;)

Go Colts! Indy for the Superbowl! I think the odds of the Colts winning the Vince Lobmardi again before the Colt is released are probably slightly in favour of RIM, but maybe not by much.

CAREFUL POSTING STUFF HERE FROM BGR!!

Tomorrow they will be embarrassed by a Blackberry tweet and need to apologize publicly (again!)

Well I for one can't wait to the bold 9930 launches on VZW. Although, I committed a grave sin against RIM and bought an iPhone 4....I miss my bbm and email. I can't wait to come back home. Yes I know, I'm on my way to confession as we speak....

RIM--Doing the Damn Thang!

Iwent too android love my new phone ...... but u can't replace the email and bbm on blackberry......

Wasn't it BGR who were the first to release photos of the new os7 devices? How many people on here discounted their story instantly as made up nonsense? There is so much bias BS on here from some people. It could be nonsense but it could be true. All I'm saying is have an open mind guys. Too many closed minds i feel.

On the subject of "Mike" and the fact he has said only dual core on QNX devices ( btw...why do people say his name as if they are best buddies) wasn't it "Mike" who said there would never be a camera on a blackberry device? So why trust every word he says? Things change. Technology is in a constant state of flux.

Not sure if this has been asked yet, but if the QNX based Playbook has an android app player, what about QNX based smartphones...? Any thoughts?

sorry but it doesn't quite make sense.

we have already heard 'rumors' that native email on the playbook is delayed because they need to update the core email system to handle multiple devices with one email address. That makes alot of sense.

BUT to say that BES needs to be updated to handle QNX phones does not add up. BES talks to NOC and device talks to NOC, it should not make any difference to BES what device is on the other end.

it's possible, but I'd say extremely unlikely.

BGR is a RIM bashing pile of dung site. That being said, I heard this same report from a different source over a month ago. RIM does plan to release a QNX device first qtr 2012. It will not have push email or bbm. On the first QNX device, you can expect to get exactly what you have on the Playbook. With the ability to make calls of course. Nothing more, nothing less.

using Exchange Activesync is the best news I have heard from RIM in 5 years!!! Tired of my blackberry being the only smartphone on the block that can't download my work e-mail out of the box....

This is what I am waiting for, while i like the new blackberry 7 phones . I am waiting for Qnix phones to come out probably in about 2 years, when my i can also switch to another carrier as well.

Not sure if it's been already said but coming from BGR, it's probably a rumor meant to deflate sales of the new Blackberry's about to come out.

Sure it seems like an innocent leak, possibly informative, but it has destructive ramifications for those who would use this info to hold off from purchasing RIM devices. In the end leading to poor sales for which continues the doomed and dead trend which eventually can be self fulfilling if people don't wake up and stop being sheep.

It's not a conspiracy theory, it's biased manipulation of peoples expectations, which is pretty much what all the tech sites, especially BGR, engage in nowadays.

I will get the Bold for ATT and if and when these Colt comes out, I will most likely get that as well!

how about one version of full touch screen and other with keyboard(screen size compromised)?
Any thoughts anyone.....since now e know via kevin that it is a dual core.