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For some reason, BlackBerry released a new Android smartphone
For some reason, BlackBerry released a new Android smartphone
BlackBerry has unveiled their latest secure Android phone, the DTEK60, following up on this year's mid-range DTEK50. 27 Oct 2016 - 1 comment
WhatsApp will drop support for dead operating systems by end of the year
WhatsApp will drop support for dead operating systems by end of the year
In news that will likely not affect you - popular messaging application WhatsApp has announced it will drop support for some older, dead operating systems. 28 Feb 2016
BlackBerry laying off more employees
BlackBerry laying off more employees
According to multiple reports, BlackBerry is laying off thousands of more employees, this time from their Waterloo offices. 06 Feb 2016
Tizen surpasses BlackBerry in global market share
Tizen surpasses BlackBerry in global market share
In relatively shocking news, research firm Strategy Analytics has said today that Samsung's fledgling Tizen OS has surpassed BlackBerry in global market share. 06 Nov 2015 - 2 comments
BlackBerry Priv specs leaked, as well as bloated price
BlackBerry Priv specs leaked, as well as bloated price
Thanks to a couple of retailer leaks, we have the specs and price for the upcoming Android-powered BlackBerry Priv. 22 Oct 2015 - 2 comments
Blackberry's Android phone is official and it's called the Priv
Blackberry's Android phone is official and it's called the Priv
BlackBerry's first Android smartphone is official, and it's called the Priv. 28 Sep 2015
Report: BlackBerry's first Android phone is coming this November
Report: BlackBerry's first Android phone is coming this November
According to new reports, BlackBerry is preparing an Android smartphone for release this November on all the major U.S. carriers. 20 Aug 2015 - 5 comments
BlackBerry considering Android for future devices
BlackBerry considering Android for future devices
In its golden days RIM was a force to be reckoned with. Since it has changed its name to reflect their line of smartphones, BlackBerry. It went ...... 12 Jun 2015 - 9 comments
T-Mobile and BlackBerry get back in business as carrier will launch BlackBerry Classic this month
T-Mobile and BlackBerry get back in business as carrier will launch BlackBerry Classic this month
After a year of strained relations, BlackBerry and T-Mobile are back in business. 07 May 2015
BlackBerry has unveiled the SecuTABLET, a new secure tablet for governments, enterprises
BlackBerry has unveiled the SecuTABLET, a new secure tablet for governments, enterprises
In a new partnership with IBM and Samsung, BlackBerry has announced a new secure tablet aimed at enterprises and governments. 15 Mar 2015
BlackBerry Passport, Classic headed to AT&T this week
BlackBerry Passport, Classic headed to AT&T this week
BlackBerry has finally found U.S. carrier support for its latest devices, the strange 'Passport' and the 'Classic.' 18 Feb 2015 - 1 comment
Samsung denies it is looking to acquire BlackBerry
Samsung denies it is looking to acquire BlackBerry
Earlier today, reports hit the wire that Samsung was looking to acquire BlackBerry, sending the enterprise smartphone maker's stock soaring nearly 30 percent. 15 Jan 2015
BlackBerry Classic tempts business, retains QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry Classic tempts business, retains QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry is back in business! The new BlackBerry Classic smartphone retains the time-tested physical QWERTY keyboard, and packs a 3.5-inch touchscreen. 17 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
BlackBerry to offer encryption services on Samsung Knox devices
BlackBerry to offer encryption services on Samsung Knox devices
Earlier this week, BlackBerry and Samsung announced a new joint partnership in which BlackBerry will provide end-to-end encryption and expertise on Samsung Knox devices. 15 Nov 2014 - 2 comments
Blackberry releases updated BBM with message retraction and Snapchat-esque feature
Blackberry releases updated BBM with message retraction and Snapchat-esque feature
BlackBerry has announced a new update for its popular BBM messaging service that includes a few new features that should sit well with users. 01 Nov 2014
BBM now at 85 million monthly active users
BBM now at 85 million monthly active users
BlackBerry's most popular product, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has reached a new milestone this week, reaching 85 million monthly active users. 31 Mar 2014
BlackBerrry wins preliminary injunction against Typo case for iPhones
BlackBerrry wins preliminary injunction against Typo case for iPhones
BlackBerry has won an injunction against Typo Products LLC, the makers of the Typo Keyboard cases for iPhones. 30 Mar 2014 - 10 comments
BlackBerry to bring back the Bold smartphone first released in 2011
BlackBerry to bring back the Bold smartphone first released in 2011
Speaking after the company reported another quarterly loss and revenue that fell under $1 billion for the first time in 7 years, CEO John Chen also provided a roadmap for BlackBerry's hardware. 29 Mar 2014
BlackBerry sees revenue fall to under $1 billion but it loses less money than usual
BlackBerry sees revenue fall to under $1 billion but it loses less money than usual
BlackBerry has seen another setback in its ongoing efforts to rebound, as the company brought in less than $1 billion revenue for the first time since the financial crisis began in late 2007. 29 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Report: BlackBerry building 64-bit octocore smartphone
Report: BlackBerry building 64-bit octocore smartphone
According to a few sources, BlackBerry is working on a killer smartphone with high-end specs. Unfortunately, it likely won't see the light of day until the Q2 2015. 11 Feb 2014 - 5 comments
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