RIM's BlackBerry 10 launch event (live blog)

Coverage of the launch of BlackBerry 10.

  • by Sarah Tew
  • We have created a platform that works with other things like cars, or a health care system. That's the promise of BB10 platform, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • A good browser, apps, camera -- that's just expected. So how does BB go beyond that?
    by Roger Cheng
  • The platform better sync via direct mind link...that's the only way to leapfrog the competition.
    by Brian Bennett
  • Heins says BB10 has a focus on content and apps. Focus on user experience unlike anything you've seen before, he adds.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Before unveiling BB10, he's asking for a few more minutes. I guess we've waited this long...
    by Roger Cheng
  • We've made the tough call to go it alone, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • He wants to give more thanks to folks who helped create the foundation of BB10.
    by Roger Cheng
  • We've built strong relationships with our carrier partners, including 650 carriers, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Hmmm, I wonder if RIM would be in this position if it went with Android?
    by Brian Bennett
  • by Sarah Tew
  • by Sarah Tew
  • You will see the amazing experience we are bringing to people with BB Hub, Flow, and Peek, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Okay, one more thanks to Mike Lazaridis, who gets a lot of applause.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Heins thanks Lazaridis for "guiding us into the future."
    by Roger Cheng
  • by Sarah Tew
  • by Sarah Tew
  • Lazriridis and Jim Balsillie were co-CEOs before Heins took over a year ago.
    by Roger Cheng
  • From this point forward, RIM will be re-branded BlackBerry.
    by Roger Cheng
  • We are in a gathering of the RIM faithful.
    by Brian Bennett
  • No more Research In Motion.
    by Roger Cheng
  • It's one brand, one promise.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Our customers use BlackBerrys, our employees work for BlackBerry.
    by Roger Cheng
  • From today on, we are BlackBerry everywhere in the world, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Or shall I say BlackBerry faithful, from now on, everywhere.
    by Brian Bennett
  • One brand. One promise.
    by Roger Cheng
  • by Sarah Tew
  • by Sarah Tew
  • Wow, it took them long enough. It's a smart move. No normal consumers know what Research In Motion is.
    by Roger Cheng
  • There are fundamental pieces of our lives that BB has enhanced, he says. We knew we had to maintain that foundation on communication and give them what they want.
    by Roger Cheng
  • by Sarah Tew
  • It needs to be simple and elegant, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • This is certainly a great way for a CEO to put his stamp on the company.
    by Brian Bennett
  • BlackBerry employees are counting down to the reveal.
    by Roger Cheng
  • And there you go, the two new BlackBerry phones.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Heins hold up the BlackBerry Z10 and the Q10.
    by Roger Cheng
  • And here it is! Two phones revealed! Z10 and Q10!!!
    by Brian Bennett
  • The Z10 is the touch-screen phone, while the Q10 is the Bold-like device.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Aren't they beautiful? he asks.
    by Roger Cheng
  • The Z10 comes with a 4.2-inch display, with 356 ppi.
    by Roger Cheng
  • We created a cinematic experience with the screen, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • The back of the Z10 has a textured surface that's comfortable to hold, with a slight curve on the back.
    by Roger Cheng
  • Yeah, the Q10 uses a Bold-style Keyboard...that'll make a lot of BB users happy.
    by Brian Bennett
  • The browser is super fast, he says. No matter what you do, you're one swipe away from all of your activities, he says.
    by Roger Cheng
  • by Sarah Tew
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