Summary: In episode #137 of the SMRpodcast, we are joined by BlackBerry Hank who joins us right after he returned from BlackBerry Jam, San Jose. We talk a lot about BlackBerry 10, the future of RIM, and BlackBerry 10 Apps. We also touch on Windows 8, whether or not the iPhone 5 is worth it, and Rod kind of likes Jelly Bean on his rooted GS3. We've got all this plus our picks in episode #137 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: October 3rd, 2012 Published: October 4th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 16min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood BlackBerry Hank @blackberryhank SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We Welcome BlackBerry Hank to the show We explain the reason for the recording delay We ask Hank to talk about BlackBerry Jam Robb wants to know if BlackBerry has a chance Hank explains why he is fired up after seeing the prototype BlackBerry 10 devices Chris thinks that BlackBerry will retain more fans with their new device. What will BlackBerry need to succeed Robb feels major apps need to be available day one Hank agrees with Robb Rod feels alternative apps will do too Chris does not think that apps will matter to the hardcore fan Is Apple losing their iPhone luster Robb wants to know if apple is losing some of there luster Rod says yes even though they will be OK Chris agrees that they have but maybe there is nothing left for them to do Chris says that AT&T may be announcing the Lumia 920 tomorrow Robb says he will wait for Verizon Hank says he is willing to try a Windows Phone Rod says he would really like the Surface Concept phone Picks of the Week Scan.me (QRcode App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) LiquidSmooth Android JellyBean ROM (Android Rom) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) BeyondPod for Kindle (Podcast App) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview) Buy Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook (Twitter App) BlackBerry Hank (RIMarkable)
