We’ve been hearing for sometime now that the PlayBook OS is a transition into BlackBerry 10. What if that was only half truth? While the tablet OS has been the gateway to BlackBerry 10, it serves mostly to ensure a plentiful amount of apps once the BlackBerry 10 phones release. We’ve been told a juicy new detail about the upcoming BlackBerry 10 OS. Here’s what we’ve heard so far:
- BlackBerry 10 has a new 3D virtual keyboard built likely from TAT Cascades. The keyboard mimics the authentic physical BlackBerry keyboard. RIM is also working on implementing a vibration response when keys are hit. They’re calling it ‘vibration feedback’. We’re not sure how this might differ from what is commonly known as haptic feedback.
- Additionally, we’re told that BlackBerry 10 will literally utilize TAT Cascade animations in nearly everything. We’re only going to get a small glimpse in PlayBook OS 2 through 3, but will see it full-blown in BlackBerry 10. So far we’ve seen a small preview of this from those leaked BlackBerry 10 images.
Our source also stated confidentially that PlayBook OS 3.0 is not BlackBerry 10. The new 3D keyboard will not be present, but TAT Cascades will begin deeper integration into the OS. There has been no mention of native BBM on PlayBook OS 3.0 at this time.
Touching briefly on what the BlackBerry 10 OS is being tested on, our source said it is in an unmarked shell, with a form factor resembling the Samsung Galaxy S2. Otherwise, is similar to what we’ve seen in the leaked slide.
We are super pumped for BlackBerry 10. The utilization of TAT Cascades in nearly all areas of the OS will up the ante in the mobile space. Great things seem to be in the works, which will likely make those who left the BlackBerry platform salivate in the mouth to return. Make sure you keep it locked to N4BB for more insider info on BlackBerry 10, PlayBook OS 3.0, and much more!
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Tags: 3D Keyboard, 3D Virtual Keyboard, BlackBerry 10, PlayBook OS 3.0, TAT Cascades
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This is a game changer if RIM can get it to work. This needs to be marketed hard, i heard people talk about iphone 5 getting something like this but never did I think blackberry. TAT and QNX are the biggest purchases RIM has ever done. Plain and simple.
A 3D keyboard? Not another Storm device from RIM, please no….
I would love for a Storm done right with quality tech and software. If vibration feedback is anything akin to surepress, I’ll gladly welcome it.
Those leaked pictures the other day just reminded me of a nicer looking android interface. TATs cascades would separate itself from the pack and it would actually look unique and I’m hoping it improves the user experience.
I didn’t mind surepress but it has been a few years and surely something better has come of it. Either way, I’m intrigued to see what they mean by this because how better can you make a touch screen keyboard (other than using a blackberry like layout). Still can’t wait for a qwerty BB10 device.
Lucas can you elaborate on what you mean by “3D”
Thanks man
Similar 3D effects we’ve seen with TAT Cascade built apps.
Huh? That’s not helpful – I have no idea what other TAT Cascade apps are. I’m also confused by “3D” keyboard. Is this just another hyped up “virtual keyboard”, meaning a keyboard on the screen (IE: Storm, iPhone, etc.)? This doesn’t seem like a big deal to me?
Do you have a PlayBook? If so, the animation and visual effects in the Scrapbook app are good examples. You can watch additional demo of TAT Casacade built apps here: http://n4bb.com/cascades-demo-rich-ui-development-blackberry-apps
Lucas,
Could the 3D effects you referenced perhaps be something like this (i.e. true haptics)?
http://senseg.com/experience/senseg-experience
In the BB beta forums and directly to RIM, I suggested about 10 months ago that a virtual replica of the BlackBerry handset phone would be killer. On top of that, I suggested that you should be able to select from custom keyboard layouts and be able to put the keyboard keys in the locations that you want. If you don’t think RIM is switching things up and making BB10 a #gamechanger… think again. This is awesome!!!
The mail, contacts, calendar and other PIM apps in OS2.0 are all AIR apps. I think it is unlikely that the PIM apps on BB10 would have an entirely different codebase with Cascades on top of C++.
You have to remember that BB10, while similar to PlayBook OS’ core, will not be the tablet OS per se. BB10 is its own version of QNX. Eventually, RIM will fuse the two.
any word on what the time frame for OS 3.0 is? interesting to hear that the BB10 OS will be more advanced than not only OS 2.0 as well as 3.0. Would be interesting to hear what the timeline of integrating the BB 3.0 and BB10. Great news though. I think the loyal BB users are in for a treat. Everyone has a lot of trust in TAT’s capabilities.
If BB are releasing a new phone all they need to do is produce a phone not unlike the 9900 model but with a larger battery – thats it, maybe take back the leather back which people loved. PLEASE do not introduce that awful vibrate when you hit a key -WHY!!! The thing i love about them is the reassuring click – if i wanted a vibrating keyboard i would choose the awful touch screen keyboard that androids offer – why are you trying to be something else BB please remain true to BB otherwise you will lose your identity.