In episode #137 of the SMRpodcast, we are joined by BlackBerry Hank who joins us right after he returned from BlackBerry Jam, San Jose. We talk a lot about BlackBerry 10, the future of RIM, and BlackBerry 10 Apps.
We also touch on Windows 8, whether or not the iPhone 5 is worth it, and Rod kind of likes Jelly Bean on his rooted GS3. We've got all this plus our picks in episode #137 of the SMRpodcast…
Show Details
- Recorded: October 3rd, 2012
- Published: October 4th, 2012
- Duration: 01hr 16min 00sec
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Hosts:
- Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
- Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley
- Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
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BlackBerry Hank @blackberryhank
SHOW TOPICS
Opening Thoughts
- We Welcome BlackBerry Hank to the show
- We explain the reason for the recording delay
We ask Hank to talk about BlackBerry Jam
- Robb wants to know if BlackBerry has a chance
- Hank explains why he is fired up after seeing the prototype BlackBerry 10 devices
- Chris thinks that BlackBerry will retain more fans with their new device.
What will BlackBerry need to succeed
- Robb feels major apps need to be available day one
- Hank agrees with Robb
- Rod feels alternative apps will do too
- Chris does not think that apps will matter to the hardcore fan
Is Apple losing their iPhone luster
- Robb wants to know if apple is losing some of there luster
- Rod says yes even though they will be OK
- Chris agrees that they have but maybe there is nothing left for them to do
Chris says that AT&T may be announcing the Lumia 920 tomorrow
- Robb says he will wait for Verizon
- Hank says he is willing to try a Windows Phone
- Rod says he would really like the Surface Concept phone
Picks of the Week
- Scan.me (QRcode App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
- LiquidSmooth Android JellyBean ROM (Android Rom) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
- BeyondPod for Kindle (Podcast App) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)
- Buy Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook (Twitter App) BlackBerry Hank (RIMarkable)