RIP Windows 10 Mobile

[jdandy]

Microsoft is no longer developing new features and hardware for Windows 10 mobile as the operating system is officially placed into servicing mode, no new app development, only bug fixes and security updates.

I don't know anyone using a Windows 10 mobile device, although I checked a few out when I was shopping for my Samsung Galaxy S7. Windows on a phone just didn't do it for me, and obviously I'm not alone. Even Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates revealed he is using an Android phone. The same is true for Microsoft's Corporate Vice President in the Operating Systems Group Joe Belfiore who revealed in August that he uses the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and switched to Android for better apps and hardware.


RIP Windows 10 Mobile.

[JemHadar]

I use one, provided by my employer. Luckily we are going to switch to android. That day cannot come soon enough. Using this OS is pure mental torture.

[tony-w]

Too bad the device can't be made to run Android apps like some of the older BlackBerry phones. I've done that with my BB10 OS, although I'm planning on getting a new BlackBerry that will have Android on it.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by tony-w

Too bad the device can't be made to run Android apps like some of the older BlackBerry phones. I've done that with my BB10 OS, although I'm planning on getting a new BlackBerry that will have Android on it.

Tony.......The new Blackberry KeyOne looks good, Android plus the physical keyboard.

[tony-w]

Thanks Dan. I love the looks of the KeyOne with the Snapdragon 625. There is also an all black version available. I'm temped to wait for one of the two new ones coming out. One named the Motion which won't have a keyboard, but will also have the 625 and a 4,000mAh battery.

[jdandy]

Tony.......Yep, the keyboard on the KeyOne is there primarily to appeal to the hardcore Blackberry aficionados who have had years with it on the older Blackberry phones. The newer Blackberry Motion is essentially a KeyOne without the physical keyboard, adding the 4000mAh battery and IP67 water-resistance. Both phones are running a customized Android 7.1 operating system with the same security-focused apps intended to make it business and privacy friendly. It looks like retail will be in the neighborhood of $460.00 when it finally hit the U.S. market.

[1KW]

I remember when Microsoft had to loan Apple money to stay alive so Microsoft wouldn't be accused of having a monopoly. Enter Steve Jobs comes back to Apple after Skully nearly killed the company with Apple clones. Within a short time , the multicolor iMac, iPod, iTunes were out. The iPhone business of Apple alone now is bigger than Microsoft. The Apple Watch makes more money than Rolex. My point is Microsoft has not been the same since Bill Gates retired

[tony-w]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Tony.......Yep, the keyboard on the KeyOne is there primarily to appeal to the hardcore Blackberry aficionados who have had years with it on the older Blackberry phones. The newer Blackberry Motion is essentially a KeyOne without the physical keyboard, adding the 4000mAh battery and IP67 water-resistance. Both phones are running a customized Android 7.1 operating system with the same security-focused apps intended to make it business and privacy friendly. It looks like retail will be in the neighborhood of $460.00 when it finally hit the U.S. market.

Dan . . . . Not sure which one to get. My current BlackBerry doesn't have a keyboard.

[jdandy]

Tony.......The Blackberry Motion looks really nice. Can't beat that 4000mAh battery, and water resistant is a real plus.






NETWORK Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH: Announced 2017, October
Status : Coming soon. Exp. release 2017, October
BODY: Dimensions 155.7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
SIM: Yes
IP67 certified - dust and water resistant - Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes
DISPLAY Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors,
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
PLATFORM OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 506
MEMORY: Card slot - microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal: 32 GB, 4 GB RAM
CAMERA: Primary 12 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video 1080p@30fps
Secondary: 8 MP
SOUND: Alert types - Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio: To be confirmed
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
FEATURES: Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser; HTML5
Java: No
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FlAC player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Photo/video editor
- Document viewer
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery

[tony-w]

Thanks Dan . . . . The Blackberry Motion is a lot of phone for $460.