BlackBerry has updated BBM with several new features and improvements. The popular messenger is getting two different types of subscriptions: No Ads and Custom PINs.
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BlackBerry 10.3.1 starts rolling out for BB 10 phones
BlackBerry has started rolling out a major software update to BB 10 smartphones. The 10.3.1 update will come to devices like Z10, Q5, Q10, Z30, Z3, Porsche Design P’9983, and the Passport.
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BlackBerry announces BBM for Android Wear
BlackBerry has announced BBM for Android Wear at CES 2015. The popular messaging service from BlackBerry will be available on Android Wear smartwatches early this year.
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BlackBerry Classic Launch Live Stream
BlackBerry is all set to announce the details about the Classic device which has already been revealed partially.While the features and pricing have been revealed already,it would be interesting to see what the company has to announce today.The Classic can be seen as a successor to the BlackBerry Q10 and is priced at $449 and is already up for pre-order.
BBM 2.0 for Windows Phone brings stickers, timed messages and more
BlackBerry has updated its popular messenger on Windows Phone with new features and enhancements. The version 2.0 of BBM includes stickers and other additions that enhances your chatting experience.
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BlackBerry rolls out new Black Friday deals
BlackBerry is luring customers to buy its smartphone with a couple of attractive Black Friday deals. The company is launching a trade up program for iPhone users that want to convert to a BlackBerry Passport.
BlackBerry is offering iPhone owners up to $550 for their device in turn for a BlackBerry Passport purchase. Available on in the U.S. and Canada,the BlackBerry Passport Trade-Up Program starts on December 1 and ending February 13. iPhone users upgrading to a BlackBerry Passport will get up to $400 USD/CAD for their iPhone, plus an additional $150 USD ($200 CAD) in the form of a Visa Prepaid Card.
Blackberry is accepting every iPhone model since the 4s, but that model will only net you $90 in addition to the $150 card. In addition, the Black Friday deal also includes a low-cost offer for the BlackBerry Z30 which is available for just $225. The promotional value is based upon the condition and model of the Apple iPhone traded in. New BlackBerry Passports must be purchased on or from ShopBlackBerry.com or purchased from, shipped from and sold by Amazon.com after December 1, 2014 to qualify for the BlackBerry Passport Trade-Up program.
Customers can purchase a black BlackBerry Passport for $499 USD, Canadian customers can purchase a black BlackBerry Passport for $599 CAD.
BlackBerry and Samsung team up to offer mobile security solutions to Android
BlackBerry and Samsung have joined hands to further boost mobile security solutions on Android. The security focused partnership will bring BlackBerry’s encryption system to businesses using Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
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BlackBerry Passport Photo Gallery
BlackBerry announced the Passport, its high end smartphone last month and it was launched in India recently for Rs 49,990. Here is a quick sneak peek of the smartphone in pictures. Continue reading “BlackBerry Passport Photo Gallery”
BlackBerry Passport spotted in gold edition
Photos of gold variant of the BlackBerry Passport have surfaced. The high end smartphone from the company was launched last month in India as well as international markets.
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BlackBerry Blend cross platform data sharing app announced
BlackBerry announced the high end smartphone Passport with square display yesterday. Along with the phone, the company also launched BlackBerry Blend, a new app the allows you to display content from your BlackBerry, such as conversations, calendars, files, contacts and more, on other screens such as computers and tablets.
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BlackBerry Passport Launch Live Blog
We are in London for the launch of the most anticipated BlackBerry smartphone in recent times, the BlackBerry Passport ! QWERTY phones are becoming a rare breed now due to the rise of large screen smartphones but BlackBerry is expected to revive the QWERTY keyboard with the Passport. While most details about the Passport are out there, the device will be unveiled officially today at parallel events in Toronto, London and Dubai and FoneArena is live from the London event! Stay tuned to our live blog for all the updates about the device including the final specifications and the launch price.
BlackBerry acquires Movirtu to boost BYOD
BlackBerry has announced that it has acquired Movirtu, a provider of Virtual SIM platform that enables multiple numbers to be active on a single standard SIM card. With this acquisition, BlackBerry aims in providing improved management and services of iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices used in BYOD and COPE environments. Continue reading “BlackBerry acquires Movirtu to boost BYOD”
BlackBerry’s 2014 global roadmap leaked, reveals four new target segments
BlackBerry has ambitious plans for its smartphone market in 2014. A leaked roadmap of the struggling smartphone maker will target four main segments with its future devices that will be tailored for the Affordable, Classic, Innovative, and Prestige audiences.
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BlackBerry acquires mobile security and encryption startup Secusmart
BlackBerry has bought mobile security firm Secusmart with an aim to secure voice and data. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
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BBM beta for Windows Phone now available for download
BlackBerry introduced BBM in private beta earlier this month for Windows Phone users. Soon, the company started taking registration for the beta program. Now the app is available for download on the Windows Phone Store for those who have applied for beta testing.
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