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The buzz over BlackBerry's keyboard - CNET Update

2012-05-02
we're flowing through apps fixing our faces and keeping track of your tab I'm Bridget Kira and this is your senior update more details are being revealed about BlackBerry's latest operating system blackberry 10 when the next blackberry phone comes out late this year it will be entirely touchscreen the home screen will have large tiles for app shortcuts which will display real time info much like Windows Phone tiles or widgets on Android there's also a multitasking feature called flow view it's a way for you to quickly swipe between apps flowing from task to task and you'll never be caught with your eyes closed with the new camera the software it lets you wind back time on selected portions of a photo by a few frames click on someone's face and go back a second before they blinked while keeping everyone else the same it's like bending the fabric of time and there's that new virtual keyboard it will predict your next word and places it right above the letter you will hit next just flick that word up word to toss it in your typing field yesterday we asked you to send us your thoughts about blackberry and going all touchscreen in its next phone and we got some great replies here's a video Sam Anderson sent to us on tout isn't the only reason why people buy a blackberry is because of the keyboard maybe that's why people don't buy it though I mean they lost exclusivity with bbm now there's I message so I guess if you can't beat them join them maybe a little better success thank you Sam researcher motion has said that the physical keyboard is not dead they will eventually make another phone with that tangible keyboard fans love many of you told us that's why you own a blackberry if you have thoughts on this or other stories just send us a 15-second video on tout your comments can make it to the show in other news we're watching music streaming service Spotify has released an app for the iPad it's something fans of the service have long requested target has confirmed that it will stop selling amazon's kindle e-readers this spring no reason was given by target but one insider has told tech blog the verge that target cannot sell the kindle anymore because it is a conflict of interest hmm the HTC One X goes on sale sunday at AT&T stores for 200 after contract it's the best HTC phone you'll find at AT&T and seen it given an editor's choice seal of approval and today's appt to watch is one that's handy for housemates or for those going off to college it's a free Android app called conmigo and it helps you track and share living expenses with roommates and friends log your purchases and see how much everyone owes fair and square eventually it'll also sync between devices that's your tech news update for today stay updated on all the latest news at cnet com from our studios in New York I'm Bridget Harry
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