Part 2 iSwitched to Blackberry 10 Blog 30 Day Challenge Linus Tech Tips

In Part 2 of the Blackberry 10 switch, Slick continues his practical exploration of the device by focusing on everyday usage and real-world interactions. He starts by noting the camera button shortcut that opens the camera app and discusses how the notification area on the left side could be enabled to launch the corresponding app when a notification is pressed. He shares experiences with contact syncing via Gmail, highlighting how Gmail automatically pulled in his contacts, which helped him avoid introducing a separate contact list. The video then shifts to core Blackberry 10 experience with the Hub, emphasizing how it centralizes notifications and how that design choice affects his daily smartphone activity, often allowing him to complete tasks quickly and move on. Slick also compares volume controls to his prior Android device, appreciating the fine-grained 16-step volume levels, which he finds preferable for precise audio control. He candidly describes some annoyances, such as the slow auto-rotate behavior and rotation lock resetting after reboots, which interrupts his workflow. The segment ends with a critical look at small UI nuances like the automatic “this was sent from Blackberry” signature and the BBM ecosystem, acknowledging how limited BBM contacts currently limit practical use, while looking forward to future BBM Android and iOS apps that could broaden its appeal.

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