Blackberry has enjoyed critical success for their first ever Android phone. Amazon was selling it for a few days before people completely cleaned out existing stock and telecom carriers in Canada are sold out in most urban centers. Meanwhile in the US AT&T has a virtual monopoly, but not for long since Verizon announced their intentions on offering the Priv as well. Blackberry … [Read more...] about Blackberry is working on a second Android Phone
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Blackberry Priv is going to be available on Verizon
Residents of the United States don't have many options to buy the Blackberry Priv directly from their carrier. AT&T is selling the Priv for $250 on a 2-year contract, or $25 per month on a similarly lengthy installment plan. Verizon has just announced they they are also going to be selling it in the future, and are currently taking signups. The Blackberry Priv is been … [Read more...] about Blackberry Priv is going to be available on Verizon
Blackberry Uploads Priv Apps to Google Play
The Blackberry Priv, is the first phone to run Google Android. The phone is going to be released first soon and Blackberry is giving us a taste of what the app experience will be like. The Waterloo company has just uploaded six apps to Google Play, which include a customized launcher and a new virtual keyboard. If you are completely unaware the Priv will use Google Play, … [Read more...] about Blackberry Uploads Priv Apps to Google Play
Blackberry Priv costs $699 and Ships November 6th
Blackberry is going to be launching their first smartphone that doesn't use their own operating system November 6th. The Blackberry Priv runs the Android OS and pre-orders begin today. Pricing is different depending in what country you live in, but its going to cost you $699 US, £559, or CA$899. Blackberry has also posted the official specs for their new flagship phone. … [Read more...] about Blackberry Priv costs $699 and Ships November 6th
How is Blackberry going to Secure the Priv Smartphone?
Blackberry for the first time will be forgoing their own operating system and is fully embracing Android on the upcoming Priv smartphone. How exactly does the company intend on providing security for their corporate customers, as well as the average user? Blackberry today outlined a number of enhancements and features. BlackBerry's Hardware Root of Trust, a unique … [Read more...] about How is Blackberry going to Secure the Priv Smartphone?