Will BB10 Save RIM?

So, RIM is kind of dying. Their customers are moving away to other platforms and BB10 has been delayed over and over. Does anyone think BB10 will win RIM customers and save them, or will they go the same way as Palm and make a cool new OS but then just die off?

asked Oct 09 '12 at 13:44

ItsDaveyB
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Blackberry devices are amazing!!!

(Oct 09 '12 at 14:01) benwatkinsart

I sure hope that BB10 saves RIM. I love RIM!

(Oct 09 '12 at 20:08) catchatyou

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here is my take on RIM's possition:

Main Issue: Lack of developers
RIM is having a tough time getting developers to their platform with the other platforms out there such as iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

Resolution: RIM should ditch their own platform and design phones with Android or Windows Phone (in their case Windows Phone would be better)

Issue: What about security
The blackberry platform is well known for its security. As of now the other platforms have been behind in this. By switching platforms they loose what really makes them them.

Resolution: Build tools that will run on Android or Windows Phone to make it more secure and offer tools to make an IT's person job much easier.

But that is just my thoughts...

answered Oct 09 '12 at 14:23

trueb
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also for your viewing pleasure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsahuZ_4oM

(Oct 09 '12 at 14:24) trueb

It also just occurred to me we cannot possibly talk about developers without also watching Steve Ballmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8To-6VIJZRE

(Oct 10 '12 at 12:44) trueb

As a BB user for almost 10 years we were the elite in 2004 and BB had the market locked. They didn't however reinvent themselves and it all went stale real fast. I think Rim needs to rethink their smartphone ideals and consolidate on one or two devices instead of trying to please everyone, I would send their software group packing and hire some fresh faces with new ideas. BB10 will do well because it is a huge improvement but from what I understand the core BB software still sits lurking underneath. It's a great time to clean house at Rim, start swinging the axe and make something happen.

answered Oct 10 '12 at 16:18

bobbycd69
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