Facebook on Blackberry Android Powered Priv is safe
The headline of Claire Reilly’s article on CNet entitled "Facebook wants to be everywhere, except BlackBerry" is a shame and so is the article, for the most part.
The article fails to make the critical distinction between Blackberry Phones running BBOS 7 and earlier, BB 10 and Android operating systems. Facebook is ending support for APIs on BBOS 7 and BB10. However, support for Android devices continues. Absolutely no where in the article is that important distinction made.
Android Devices Not Affected
Therefore owners of the newer Blackberry Priv, the Android power device, have absolutely no need to be concerned. The native Facebook app will continue to work on your device.
Additionally, because many Android Apps, including versions of Facebook app, can run on the BB10 OS there are options available. Additional there are 3rd Party apps for Facebook to tide users over.
While the end of BB10, and certainly BBOS 7, is near, millions continue to use those mobile operating systems on their phones.
Balanced Reporting needed
In addition there is a clear lack of balance. Claire Reilly quotes one Twitter user, Leslie Clarke saying "BB will lose all their users...", but does not find one positive comment to quote.
However, these users express different sentiments. Elednu Uche said, "@BlackBerry Yes I will miss @WhatsApp, but @facebook, there is nothing to miss. #ILoveBB10Apps". Raj Sharma @AbhishekRajS said, “Don't need Facebook App... Just used it because It was there in the Hub... Will be happy without it.... @BlackBerry @facebook #ILoveBB10Apps”. Then there is Sarah @sarahjocc who bellowed, “I love my blackberry more than facebook. #ILoveBB10App” and Mini Kim @MKim07 who said, "Know why I don't care @facebook? Because my @BlackBerry is way more important than you".
The PC Magazine with writer, Don Reisinger, carries the questionable reporting to higher level with a picture of the Blackberry Priv alongside his article entitled, "Use Facebook, WhatsApp on BlackBerry While You Can". Again, like Claire Reilly, he fails to make the distinction between the brand and the operating system. The prominent placing of the Blackberry Priv with the Android interface is clearly very unfortunate.
The truth is the Blackberry OS and BB10 are on their way out. Blackberry as a company will likely survive but the Android powered Blackberry Priv could be viable alternative to many loyalists in the future. Be fair and balanced.
The article fails to make the critical distinction between Blackberry Phones running BBOS 7 and earlier, BB 10 and Android operating systems. Facebook is ending support for APIs on BBOS 7 and BB10. However, support for Android devices continues. Absolutely no where in the article is that important distinction made.
Android Devices Not Affected
Therefore owners of the newer Blackberry Priv, the Android power device, have absolutely no need to be concerned. The native Facebook app will continue to work on your device.
Additionally, because many Android Apps, including versions of Facebook app, can run on the BB10 OS there are options available. Additional there are 3rd Party apps for Facebook to tide users over.
While the end of BB10, and certainly BBOS 7, is near, millions continue to use those mobile operating systems on their phones.
Balanced Reporting needed
In addition there is a clear lack of balance. Claire Reilly quotes one Twitter user, Leslie Clarke saying "BB will lose all their users...", but does not find one positive comment to quote.
However, these users express different sentiments. Elednu Uche said, "@BlackBerry Yes I will miss @WhatsApp, but @facebook, there is nothing to miss. #ILoveBB10Apps". Raj Sharma @AbhishekRajS said, “Don't need Facebook App... Just used it because It was there in the Hub... Will be happy without it.... @BlackBerry @facebook #ILoveBB10Apps”. Then there is Sarah @sarahjocc who bellowed, “I love my blackberry more than facebook. #ILoveBB10App” and Mini Kim @MKim07 who said, "Know why I don't care @facebook? Because my @BlackBerry is way more important than you".
The PC Magazine with writer, Don Reisinger, carries the questionable reporting to higher level with a picture of the Blackberry Priv alongside his article entitled, "Use Facebook, WhatsApp on BlackBerry While You Can". Again, like Claire Reilly, he fails to make the distinction between the brand and the operating system. The prominent placing of the Blackberry Priv with the Android interface is clearly very unfortunate.
The truth is the Blackberry OS and BB10 are on their way out. Blackberry as a company will likely survive but the Android powered Blackberry Priv could be viable alternative to many loyalists in the future. Be fair and balanced.
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