The salvation of BlackBerry may come from Android - TeK.sapo

When the 10.3 software update for BlackBerry smartphones to get to the four that support the operating system can get while several thousand Android applications. According to unconfirmed reports the Canadian technology is preparing to support the BB10 operating system of Google applications.

So far all applications developed for the BlackBerry had to be created with the company’s own tools, but next Software update will reportedly be supported files. apk, corresponding to files install mode of Android applications.

The information was verified by the Good E Reader publication that cites at least four Android programmers who were contacted by BlackBerry applications to submit a new space BlackBerry World, the store enterprise content. Android applications will have their own space and supposedly can be downloaded directly from the market.

From the point of view of the developers was determined that no extra work will not be necessary, and only need to create a developer profile and load the icon of the software as well as the respective screenshots.

If you can confirm will be a new opportunity for users who purchased equipment with BlackBerry 10, since one of the major faults is the lack of applications.

The arrival of thousands of Android applications can also stimulate sales. The poor commercial performance dictated successive cuts in the price of the BlackBerry Z10. Fnac, for example, equipment is sold free operator for 299 euros. Other phones like the BlackBerry Q10 and Z30 are also now being sold in Portugal, but for higher prices.

Recently it was learned also that the CEO transition, John Chen, will hold the position in final having given up the Canadian technology to search for a new CEO. John Chen also said that the company will re-focus on corporate and high chiefs, through the “majority” development of mobile phones with physical keyboard.

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