Initial Impressions of the Hub from an Android User

[CarGuy1368]

I only use the Hub for my e-mails. The Hub was a critical part of BB10 and it was a joy to use on my Q10. Now I don't see the point other than if I want to quickly find a text conversation or phone call without diving into their dedicated applications. I am hoping that BlackBerry will add more capabilities to the Hub in time to make it more relevant in Android.

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[SeltzerWater]

With respect, you are incorrect. On my Oneplus One, their stock email app was powered by Boxer. It was not a native Gmail client. Yet, it had the option for me to swipe to archive or swipe to delete. Very simple and visually showed me what it did. I'm not saying I'm an expert in email protocol, but I do know that I have used 3Rd party android email apps that let me specifically archive instead of delete. So, I can't help but think this is possible someway, and since Gmail is widely used by android users, BlackBerry would do well in finding a way to implement it.

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They have already implemented it. Simply delete the email. Ever IMAP client has it implemented. Just delete. Stop complaining. What you want exists. Sorry you didn't know how to use it. The archiv feature you had on OnePlusJunk was pure placebo. You don't need it.

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[benjamin19]

I don't call it a placebo, it's necessary for ordinary people. If I have an important email, I do not want to see the word DELETE when I swipe it. I shouldn't have to go back and double check.

As far as your rude tone, go check this site's reviews and their podcast discussions as well as others. I read and listened to all of them and multiple android "experts" said this same exact thing. If these people that review devices all the time are "complaining" (sarcasm there, I do not feel it's a complaint, just my reason for not using it), then obviously it's not just a me problem.

Also mail app I use on my windows 10 computer has this as well. It has a delete button, and an archive button. Same thing with my mail app on my MacBook. If all of these companies put in this "placebo", then obviously they felt it was important to avoid the exact confusion that myself and others have

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[xtremesniper]

All this bull is exactly the reason why I'm hesitant to use Google Apps for Work. GMail's non-standard approach to email just causes all kinds of unnecessary and avoidable problems.

 

[quorky]

Love love love the hub on Android. Works pretty well made product so hopefully they keep improving it.

 

[yohannrjm]

Well, I think the hub is a great addition to the communications options on Android. It's certainly not for everyone and there are many improvements that can be made.

BlackBerry 10 users will find it both familiar and frustrating when they compare it to the BB10 hub. There's a way to go before it can match that experience.

Android users are used to the notification pane and may prefer that. Myself, I find the notification pane annoying, because it's too cumbersome. Again, you get used to whatever you use all the time.

Whatever! Choice is good. People who give it a try may find something that they like, and that's why it's there.....to offer you a choice.

 

[Puzzlegal]

I couldn't get the hub to send email "from" my personal domain, so I have up on it. I'm still using k9, which is a decent client that integrates all my email accounts in one place. The hub also doesn't talk to Google hangouts, nor Facebook messages, so I was left with it maybe doing texts. I guess after I put a phone number on this phone I will check it out. (still using this on WiFi and a moto x with my phone number.)

 

[adriancheok]

Let me first say I am great fan of Blackberry and been using Blackberry for years, so this really is a bitter disappointment.

The Priv Android version of Hub is totally useless and crap. I have many complaints but here are some main ones *I have called the Blackberry Priv support line and they confirmed the following also*

1. You cannot archive Gmail. Only delete. I know it can effectively do the same thing but it should just allow one to archive. The deleted emails on my gmail all get labelled with IMAP/TRASH

2. When you write an email on Hub when offline (like in a flight), if you delete the main thread (the original email), it also deletes and never sends your reply email. I found this out the hard way. After writing hours of email on a long haul flight to Japan, when landing all the emails were not sent. You would think Blackberry could set a simple command to make sure all outbox emails are sent before being deleted.

3. There is no way to recover the deleted outbox emails (the ones mentioned above), and this was confirmed when I called Blackberry.

4. If you click on a message in Whatsapp it just takes you to the app - so pointless. Even worse even BBM messages cannot be replied to in the Hub! It just takes you back to the Hub.

5. After months of frustration I have removed Hub from my home screen and replaced it with Gmail app.

 

[Puzzlegal]

It doesn't work with Google hangouts, either. Like, not at all.

 

[bitek]

I must be less picky but I like blackberry hub a lot. I get all messages in one place and I am happy about it

 

[Puzzlegal]

Whereas i dint get my Google hangout messages, and get a lot of trash from Facebook, but not actual Facebook messages, which would be useful.

 

[ray689]

Just bumping this thread as the hub has come a very long way from when the OP started this thread 9 months ago. A lot of people seem to still confuse it with a notification Centre. That's is not the case at all and with all the updates and improvements to this point it has come a long way in solving many of the issues described on this thread. They even added one of my favorite feature from BB10 which is pinch to filter.

 

[Bold9930]

Longtime Hub user on BB...Now I have it with Andorid...Not quite the same experience, but I've waffled back and forth with it - outlook, bluemail, verzion email app, etc. I keep coming back to Hub.

For me, I really appreciate being able to integration anything....Email, whatsapp, other text apps, etc...And I use Google calender as my prefered app and Hub works with it as well. I give praise to BB for allowing me to choose.

My only complaint it not getting an icon notification with number of new messages like other apps show (the icon changes the number of messages).

 

[Bold9930]

Let me first say I am great fan of Blackberry and been using Blackberry for years, so this really is a bitter disappointment.

The Priv Android version of Hub is totally useless and crap. I have many complaints but here are some main ones *I have called the Blackberry Priv support line and they confirmed the following also*

1. You cannot archive Gmail. Only delete. I know it can effectively do the same thing but it should just allow one to archive. The deleted emails on my gmail all get labelled with IMAP/TRASH

2. When you write an email on Hub when offline (like in a flight), if you delete the main thread (the original email), it also deletes and never sends your reply email. I found this out the hard way. After writing hours of email on a long haul flight to Japan, when landing all the emails were not sent. You would think Blackberry could set a simple command to make sure all outbox emails are sent before being deleted.

3. There is no way to recover the deleted outbox emails (the ones mentioned above), and this was confirmed when I called Blackberry.

4. If you click on a message in Whatsapp it just takes you to the app - so pointless. Even worse even BBM messages cannot be replied to in the Hub! It just takes you back to the Hub.

5. After months of frustration I have removed Hub from my home screen and replaced it with Gmail app.

You re too critical in your evaluation of Hub, IMO.

 

[Enverdaz]

I have been using the BB Hub on my S7 for about 6 weeks now and I must say that I am glad that I tried it. I might even be inclined to add a subscription if it had a few specific things included.
ie: dark theme (true Black for these AMOLED panels)
&: Baked in support for it to lock with the fingerprint sensor (using a 3rd party solution for now)
I am enjoying the Free version for now. It really is nice to have all these communication methods just a swipe away!

 

[benjamin19]

You re too critical in your evaluation of Hub, IMO.

I definitely wrote that review within a month of the Priv launching. I'm sure it has gotten better. My thoughts on writing it was from a non-blackberry user. I have had an android phone since 2009, so I have deeply rooted opinions on what apps are my dailies and how I set up my phone.

Someone posted a month or so ago about how my post was out-patient, and they are exactly right. Now that I am closing in on a year with the Priv, I need to try it out and compare my experiences.