LIVE BLOG: RIM's BlackBerry 10 Toronto launch event
Real-time coverage from CityNews technology specialist Mike Yawney of the BB10 launch – RIM’s big bet at a time when iPhone & Android dominate the smartphone market.
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Arrived at the Blackberry 10 launch. Press lining up to register #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3OgjtCAAAUQ2G.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:05:44 PM -
Door now open to broadcast media. Here'e a look inside the venue #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:11:19 PM
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A journalist's dream! RIM providing tables, power outlets and hard lined Internet for all press #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:37:57 PM
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Launch event in Toronto is just 1 of 8 taking place around the globe today. Others taking place in NYC, London, Dubai, Paris, Jakarta #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:41:17 PM
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Room starting to fill up. BlackBerry 10 launch event begins in 15 minutes #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3Xo13CUAAoigz.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:45:37 PM -
Announcement for everyone to take their seats. Program to begin in 10 minutes. Auditorium here in TO is packed #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:49:36 PM
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Live blogging #BB10 event. You can follow my @CityNews live blog here http://ow.ly/hg866by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:51:42 PM
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I have you covered! RT @tedhenley @Gadget_Guy @CityNews Bring a BB10 back with you to #yyc ... we want to see it in person!by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:54:14 PM
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Many BlackBerry devices and PlayBooks being used in the audience here, however most journos using other devices #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:55:48 PM
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No denying the room is certainly buzzing #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 2:58:47 PM
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Music fading down...here we go! #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:01:32 PM
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Managing director RIM Andrew Macleod takes the stage "proud day for RIM" and "grateful for loyalty" #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3bykMCEAAKGLT.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:03:46 PM -
"this is not the finish line, this is a starting point" - Macleod #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:05:02 PM
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Video screens showing live feeds of other BB10 events around the globe #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:06:53 PM
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Oh Oh, some technical problems preventing us from hearing what's happening in NYC...cue dramatic video! #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:08:06 PM
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RIM stressing new BlackBerry is "re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:09:25 PM
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Audio problem fixed - we're now watching live feed from NYC on the big screen, waiting for RIM CEO Thorsten Heins to take the stage #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:11:07 PM
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Thanking developers who "put together the largest app catalogue ever for any first generation device launch" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:12:38 PM
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Watching video of Lil E, rapper who created song "No Sleep till BlackBerry 10" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:15:46 PM
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And hearing from fan who refused to cut hair until #BB10 launches #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:16:00 PM
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Thorsten Heins now taking the stage in NYC #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:16:21 PM
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Thorsten Heins addressing the crowd and thanking RIM employees for their dedication #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3fZaYCYAAzye1.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:19:31 PM -
"BlackBerry 10 offers a user experience that adapts unlike anything you've ever seen before" Heins #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:23:14 PM
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Heins giving a shout out to both Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:24:58 PM
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Heins announces "RIM becomes BlackBerry" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:26:02 PM
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Research in Motion renamed to BlackBerry as it's recognized around the world #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:26:54 PM
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Here they are! The BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10 #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3huDbCEAAZZfd.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:29:40 PM -
The back of the devices are textured "it just feels good" - Heins #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:30:26 PM
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BlackBerry Q10 has physical keyboard "you're going to love this" -Heins #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3iWKVCcAEYOec.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:32:24 PM -
Now showing off "BlackBerry Flow", which allows true multi-tasking. Swap through apps by simply swiping #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:33:55 PM
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BlackBerry Peek, allows you to "peek" at mail, messages while movie or another app is running without closing it #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:34:44 PM
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"Full control with one thumb" - Heins #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:35:42 PM
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BlackBerry Hub allows you to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn without actually opening up the apps #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:37:28 PM
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Taking a look at the new BlackBerry virtual keyboard. Predictive text brings words up on keys you simply "flick" up to use #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:41:38 PM
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Keyboard will also recognize different languages as you type #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:42:15 PM
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Heins now moving on to devices in the work place. No longer wants people to carry both a work and personal device #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:43:52 PM
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BlackBerry Balance allows users to switch between "work" and "personal" profiles on one device #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:44:45 PM
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BlackBerry Balance getting a huge round of applause "security and privacy in a single user experience" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:45:33 PM
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Switching topic to BBM now #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:47:03 PM
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BlackBerry 10 "pushing boundaries" of BBM. Can now make video calls from within BBM and screen share #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:47:48 PM
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Screen sharing within BBM. Everything in real time between the two devices! #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3mJ_yCEAAlzxl.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:49:03 PM -
BlackBerry Remember lets you create reminders, flag emails and messages and lets you store them in folders #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:52:24 PM
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Showing off the camera built into phone. Time Shifts lets you go back in time adjust photo frame by frame so you get perfect pic #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:54:46 PM
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BlackBerry Story Maker lets you create and edit video and photos together into musical montages right on your phone #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:56:40 PM
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audible "wow" from crowd as BlackBerry Story Maker is demoed on stage #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 3:57:17 PM
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More than 70,000 apps will be available in BlackBerry World at launch including Skype, Kindle, WhatsApp, Twitter, FourSquare #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:02:04 PM
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All major record labels commiting content to #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:04:50 PM
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This is kinda cool...you can install multiple apps simultaneously on the #BB10 with no need to restart #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:05:46 PM
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BlackBerry Z10 coming to Canada Feb 5th $149.99 on 3 year contract #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:08:50 PM
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Heins making a few comments about public opinion of BlackBerry "Our success will come from listening to our customers" #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:11:11 PM
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BlackBerry announces @aliciakeys as its new "Global Creative Director" #BB10 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BB3rz01CIAE6FX2.jpg
by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:13:45 PM -
.@aliciakeys admits to Thorsten Heins that she strayed away from BlackBerry to a sexier device #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:15:14 PM
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.@aliciakeys says she will be bringing her #BB10 with her to the Super Bowl this weekendby Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:19:22 PM
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Many carriers confirmed in Canada including Rogers and the other big carriers #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:23:35 PM
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BlackBerry giving everyone in attendance a new BlackBerry Z10 #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:24:58 PM
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Press event wrapping up! Time to go hands on with the new devices! #BB10by Mike Yawney via twitter 1/30/2013 4:25:34 PM
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