The "NEW" Android runtime is a great feature for power users.... but it is a LONG way from it being a consumer ready feature.



Don't think most Android Developers are going to care... they don't care now, so why will they care in six months.



Unless something magically happens, we are still going to be better off with native apps that can work with the OS (when they are coded to). I'm glad we can use Instagram now, but how much better would it be if it was in the HUB? If you could use the SHARE feature in the Gallery.



I don't know if BlackBerry is moving forward or going backward with enabling APK's to be installed.... but at least they are trying something. I'm just not ready to say it will be enough yet. If we can get a more stable runtime that works more smoothly and doesn't crash regularly, if we can get a larger percentage of apps to work and if we can get them to work fully (use stores, access files) they I'd say we have a shot. As long as BlackBerry can build cool hardware and sell it cheap like the REAL Android OEM's.