2013 has started with the debut, uncovering or release of fresh gadgetry. It is typically the time the big players try to make huge announcements that will shape the technology market for the entire year. Research in Motion, after a lengthy break, is ready to offer its new handsets along with a fresh operating system. But is there any more room in the market?
BlackBerry 10 has been in the production for a long time now since November last year. It looks great, though lacks that uniqueness necessary to lure users. Also, Microsoft Windows Phone 8 is also trying to gain some traction in the market. So, users will have plenty to choices this year.
BlackBerry desires to capture the marketplace with the release of its new smartphones on the new operating system, counting those with a penchant for physical QWERTY keyboards. Obviously, that group is decreasing.
Its focus on strengthening application development for the platform something that is very essential. BlackBerry has launched BlackBerry 10 operating system with 70,000 applications ready & waiting for keen users. Majority of popular applications are already available for the new platform.
On the other hand, Windows Phone operating system is another interesting option with smartphones such as the Lumia 920 & its astonishing snapper or the HTC 8X with its edgy. Its tile based interface has won the appreciation of users for its slickness and appeal. What is disappointing here is the apps market, which is still not impressive.
The market is dominated by the Apple iOS and Android. Users have already invested a lot in the ecosystems and it would be very difficult to lure them. Still, nothing is impossible.
BlackBerry 10 has been in the production for a long time now since November last year. It looks great, though lacks that uniqueness necessary to lure users. Also, Microsoft Windows Phone 8 is also trying to gain some traction in the market. So, users will have plenty to choices this year.
BlackBerry desires to capture the marketplace with the release of its new smartphones on the new operating system, counting those with a penchant for physical QWERTY keyboards. Obviously, that group is decreasing.
Its focus on strengthening application development for the platform something that is very essential. BlackBerry has launched BlackBerry 10 operating system with 70,000 applications ready & waiting for keen users. Majority of popular applications are already available for the new platform.
On the other hand, Windows Phone operating system is another interesting option with smartphones such as the Lumia 920 & its astonishing snapper or the HTC 8X with its edgy. Its tile based interface has won the appreciation of users for its slickness and appeal. What is disappointing here is the apps market, which is still not impressive.
The market is dominated by the Apple iOS and Android. Users have already invested a lot in the ecosystems and it would be very difficult to lure them. Still, nothing is impossible.
