BlackBerry Q10

The other day, got myself a Q10. Actually, got 2 (Black for me and White for sis).

Initial set up was easy. Didn't face any issues with Contacts / Calendar or BBM restore. It did take a few minutes to get a hang of the Swipe gestures, but not as big a deal as some (very few, but there are some) had made it out to be.

• The Keyboard is excellent (no surprises there).
• Swipe gestures make navigation very easy (once you get the hang of it). I would say give it an hour or two of use.
• The browser is much better than I expected.
• One full battery charge lasts me a little over 24 hrs (which I think is great, considering the usage).

It hasn't disappointed. Although, there are a few things that seem to have been overlooked by BlackBerry. Hope these will be resolved soon. Some of them are:

• Notifications – Crap. The notifications in OS7 were perfect. Simple and comprehensive. Why would they change that to... THIS?
• Speed Dials from Home-screen – It is confirmed that BlackBerry is working on this and it might be available in the next OS update.
• Startup / Loading Screen – Err… not happening, mate.

Other than the above, there are the usual complaints about 'Apps' (*rolls eyes). There aren't enough apps. Some apps are choppy / not as functional as they should be bla bla.

In my view, those issues should be addressed to the App Developers. Not to BlackBerry. That said, there are plenty of reports suggesting that work is going on to improve / expand the Apps available for OS10.

I don't really bother with much on the apps front. Don't see the need for most of them, really. The ones that I do need / use – seem to be working just fine.

Arrow

Done with Episode 23. I am assuming this to be the end of Season 1. For me, it is also the end of the series because I will not be watching this anymore.

Some episodes were intolerably stupid - It was like watching a Star Plus soap opera! Parts of some episodes were really good. Unfortunately there weren't nearly enough of those good parts.

Man Dribbling Soccer Ball To Brazil Killed By Car

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A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast. Police in Lincoln City, Oregon, said 42-year-old Richard Swanson was hit at about 10 a.m. while walking south along U.S. Highway 101 near the city limits. He was declared dead at a local hospital. The driver has not been charged.

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He was 268 miles into his 'quest' when the accident happened.

I don't intend to sound insensitive but… sad things are likely to happen to stupid people attempting stupid stunts (charitable cause or not).

Or may be I am just a heartless insensitive robot. That said… Heartless is better than being brainless/mindless.

BlackBerry Q5 Announced

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The new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone will be available in selected markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia (including the Asia Pacific region), and Latin America, with availability beginning in July.

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It seems that the Q5 will be available in pink as well (err… ok…).

There were other announcements too. Including one stating BBM will be made available for IOS and Android.

Arrow

Oliver Queen / Green Arrow (Stephen Amell) - Perfect fit for the Green Arrow but somehow difficult to identify as a billionaire playboy. He just doesn't look the part. I want to blame the wardrobe department for that (at least partly). Just lacks the class. Even when it comes to dialogue delivery or the body language - Stephen Amell just doesn't seem convincing as a billionaire or a playboy.

Walter Steele (Colin Salmon) -Now HE fits the part of a powerful executive.

Helena / Huntress (Jessica De Gouw) - Err… annoying. Never did bother with this character, even while reading the comics (Justice League etc).

Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy) - Good to look at, for sure. Talks just a tad bit too much, but tolerable. I am sure the looks help.

Thea Queen (Willa Holland) - Smart, witty and only occasionally difficult.

Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) - Irritating.

Tommy Merlyn (Colin Donnell), Moira Queen (Susanna Thompson), Detective Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne) - Ignoring the lot.