First BlackBerry Z10 reviews come in, look cautiously positive

30 January, 2013

Well, the BlackBerry Z10 has barely been announced, but the first crop of hands-on reviews is already online.

There seems to be a consensus among our fellow tech reviewers. The new BlackBerry 10 OS is nice and fluid, and it's fast and capable, too. The BlackBerry Z is a great all-round smartphone with a high-quality screen and a great keyboard.

But the truth of the matter is, these things are no longer enough to get a whole new mobile platform up to speed - as Microsoft and Nokia would gladly confirm.

And despite their good qualities, the BlackBerry 10 and its first messenger, the Z10, may turn out to be just another flash in the pan, failing to really make a difference in an overcrowded market.

Still not convinced? Head down to the reviews:

BlackBerry BlackBerry 10 Touch UI

Reader comments

AnonD-108071
01 Feb 2013
Nm4

I like the integration of all the social platforms into the phone's applications, contacts, calendar etc. and also the easy way of sharing media via these platforms. Seems well equipped for both business and entertainment use. Can't wait to upgrade t...

vladar78
31 Jan 2013
JFk

Nokia N9, meego OS

AnonD-107673
31 Jan 2013
HCv

Don't be so insulting, the other poster mentioned Android positively as well, but obviously the red mist descended as soon as you saw "iPhone" and off you ranted. Hate comments like yours, total waste of space.