PCWorld: Hands On With The New BlackBerry Operating System
PC World’s Ginny Mies puts BlackBerry 6 OS through its paces. Her conclusion: more positives than negatives, but it’s not enough to keep pace with the Android/iPhone competition.
“Though BlackBerry 6 OS isn’t a complete overhaul, it adds some much-needed improvements and overall refinement to RIM’s mobile operating system. BlackBerry users should be pleased with the updates. But is BlackBerry 6 OS enough to win over new customers and to compete with the ever-growing Android army? Here’s a look at what’s new, what works–and what doesn’t.
Home Screen and Apps
BlackBerry 6 OS may have a more modern, spruced-up user interface, but BlackBerry owners will feel right at home. The icons and text appear sharper and smoother than they did in previous BlackBerry OS versions, but the overall look is ultimately BlackBerry.”
