We've had plenty of QNX news coming out of CES 2015 but we've yet to hear from BlackBerry CEO John Chen himself and now is the time for that. Kicking it all off by hosting breakfast, it's expected the BlackBerry CEO will lay out a bit more of BlackBerry's Internet of Things roadmap with Project Ion as well as highlight some of what is in store for the future of BBM. We've put CrackBerry Founder and Mobile Nations Chief Media Officer, Kevin Michaluk on the ground for the event, so if you'd like to follow along jump below to the chat.
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I totally missed this... I forgot all about CES.
Thanks ah Kevin was it....lol good to hear from you again on CB
:)
I was at ces and couldn't find blackberry listed in any directory they even looked for me and it's a mighty big convention to try to walk all of it. Even in 4 days! My reason for going was blackberry.
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When is this happening? Do I just sit online until he comes on?
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Where's our leak Deezy!? T__T
Is today the only day BlackBerry will be revealing new info?
Why all the "where's Kevin, he abandoned us" talk.
As businesses grow duties and priorities shift. So long as the product or services offered aren't adversely effected, what difference does it make who the face is or who is seemingly "in control?".
Kevin's journey is a microcosm of what happens in business: you give birth to an idea, you implement idea, it grows, you expand, you begin to delegate, growth continues, eventually you begin grooming someone to help do some of your duties, if competent he's given more responsibility over time. The goal is to have this person become proficient enough to perform your duties. This enables you to move on, expand, or continue building. The hardest part is finding competent employees who fit into your long-term vision.
Crackberry is gonna be fine. Go with the flow and stop "looking for Kevin". Let the man enjoy his life. After all that's part of the goal isn't it? Enjoying life and living it to the fullest. Some people appear to be so engrossed in the social/cyber world that they forget to live their own life, in the real world.
Live and let live: please.
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Well said buddy! ;)
Via BlackBerry Passport 10.3.1.1154 on Blazin fast T-Mobile LTE.
+1000
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I don't think Kevin could have said it better himself. ;)
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Agreed. :)
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This almost made me cry with the amount of truth it holds.....THANK YOU!!!!!! If only most of the people on the internet was this sensible...
When will the phones be avail on ATT?
"BlackBerry generated cash last quarter.... about a quarter ahead of time."
Kevin/CB staff--so this means BB posted a profit?
And Derek, CB forum thanks you for getting us new photos of John Chen to use in our user acclaimed, critically panned John Chen meme thread (which can be found here: http://forums.crackberry.com/rehab-off-topic-lounge-f36/john-chen-memes-...)
Accounting is a tricky thing, especially when it comes to profits. Generating cash doesn’t necessarily mean that they made a profit. Numbers can be manipulated for accounting purposes, expenses realized or pushes back, etc. I don't know much about it, but I do know that many factors go into the bottom line's numbers which can make a loss look like a profit or a profit look like a loss.
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Yes ATnT exclusive design!
Why oh why??? Lol
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So feminine as per uncle lol
Just saw on twitter a comment about BlackBerry and wearable android???? Anyone else see this?
Still rockin my PlayBook and a Z30
I'm curious if there was any mention of a more precise time line for when 10.3.1 will be released for other phones like z10. Back in December there was a post about Telus in Canada releasing it in a couple weeks but no updates. It's a bit odd that blackberry rarely ( if ever) releases OS updates for all devices at the same time - yes we all know that carrier have some influence on this.
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Rounded corners BlackBerry Passport?!
PasaportePilipinasSQW100-1/10.3.1.1949
Bbm video cross-platform would be awesome
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too bad the passport and classic still are not up on ATT's site......
Okay someone from CB needs to comment on that damn passport pic! Longer chin and rounded corners!?
What kind of Passport is that in the pic?
Not seeing any chat in the CB app just dark space.
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Yup. Just a blank spot.
Proud BB10 user. The best kept secret in mobile ;-)
What is that round Passport phone?? I need answers!
AT&T
Oh, the exclusive customizations...
• A berry good start and God's blessing to all in 2015 ... •
Hoping for news of a new candy bar phone with larger storage. I keep having to delete apps on my Z30 to save storage space.
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Oh, yes...
• A berry good start and God's blessing to all in 2015 ... •
ROUND PASSPORT!!!????!?!?! I don't know but it looks so much cooler!!!!!!
Opinions are sharply divided on this one,
that means we need a poll ...!
C.hen it on,
B.la1ze! :-)
• A berry good start and God's blessing to all in 2015 ... •
Can't wait! I'm particularly interested within the possibility of the next generation all-touch device coming up in 2015. It doesn't need to have the latest specs. I'm looking rather at the increased screen resolution & better camera. Also something just slightly beneath 5 inch so it's still fairly large but pocketable and light.
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Hey Kevin!
I stopped by Mobile Nations yesterday. We miss you at CB! :-)
Sent from my sexy white hot Z10 in Sin City ;-)
Bummer. He must have been busy at the Apple booth.
Apple actually never comes to CES, but I get what you're saying. ;-)
Sent from my sexy white hot Z10 in Sin City ;-)
Good for the others, I guess...
• A berry good start and God's blessing to all in 2015 ... •
Busy looking for it... ? LOL
He should make himself seen here more often.
Everyone else is posting more than him. Hey, a few Cameos wouldn't hurt... :-)
• A berry good start and God's blessing to all in 2015 ... •
I would love to here a question asked about why the Passport is only a GSM phone and if there will be a Passport for Verizon. This banker is dying to know!
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will blackberry post this presentation somewhere, or someplace to watch it later?
Who's this Kevin guy? There once was a really dedicated BlackBerry guy called Kevin, but last I saw him, he was waiting first in line to buy an iPhone.
Looking forward to details on BBM Premium, the evolution of BB10 and a teaser for the new device debut at MWC
Can't wait to see cross platform BBM video chats. Doubt any news of that today but it'd be nice.
Brought to you by...My sweet Passport
Project Ion?
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Live blogging from Kevin!
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@usman_...Magic fingers !!
Hi Kevin!
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