BlackBerry 10
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BlackBerry Hub being viewed on a BlackBerry Z10
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| Developer | BlackBerry Limited |
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| Written in | C, C++, Qt |
| OS family | Unix-like, QNX |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed source |
| Initial release | January 30, 2013 |
| Latest release | 10.3.3.2163 / December 16, 2016 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | Carrier dependent |
| Platforms | ARM |
| Kernel type | Real-time microkernel |
| Default user interface | Graphical |
| License | Proprietary |
| Preceded by | BlackBerry OS |
| Official website | us |
BlackBerry 10 is a proprietary mobile operating system for the BlackBerry line of smartphones, both developed by BlackBerry Limited (formerly Research In Motion). BlackBerry 10 is based on QNX, a Unix-like operating system that was originally developed by QNX Software Systems until the company was acquired by BlackBerry in April 2010.
It supports the application framework Qt (version 4.8) and features an Android runtime to run Android applications. Prior to version 10.3.1, BlackBerry 10 also supported the Adobe AIR runtime. The user interface uses a combination of gestures and touch-based interactions for navigation and control, making it possible to control a device without having to press any physical buttons, with the exception of the power button that switches the device on or off. It also supports hardware keyboards, including ones which support touch input.
On October 26, 2015, BlackBerry announced that there are no plans to release new APIs and software development kits (SDKs) or adopt Qt version 5. Future updates, like versions 10.3.3 and 10.3.4, would focus on security and privacy enhancements only. The company has not released a compatible device since the BlackBerry Leap smartphone, released in 2015. It has not ruled out any future devices.
The operating system was originally called BBX, but this was changed when BlackBerry was blocked from using the BBX trademark after legal action from BASIS International, who already used it for their software.
On November 12, 2012, CEO Thorsten Heins announced a January 30, 2013, launch of the BlackBerry 10 operating system version 10.0 and the first smartphones running it. The operating system, as well as two devices, the Z10 (a full touchscreen device), and the Q10 (a device equipped with a physical keyboard), were announced simultaneously around the world on January 30, 2013. The company also announced that the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet would receive an update to BlackBerry 10 later in 2013. Subsequently BlackBerry stated when releasing their Q1 2014 financial results that the BlackBerry PlayBook would not be receiving an update to BlackBerry 10, citing that the hardware would not provide a good experience of BlackBerry 10 and are focusing on future devices. BlackBerry has continued to support and develop the PlayBook with its separate Tablet OS.
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