BlackBerry Priv Price Slashed By $200, Offer To Expire In 4 Days

A Blackberry sign is seen in front of their offices in Waterloo, Canada, June 23, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Mark Blinch

BlackBerry Priv is now available with a price cut of $200 on Daily Steals. It is a limited period offer that will expire in four days.

BlackBerry 'Venice' slider captured on camera once again

The Blackberry Venice has been entertaining our imagination ever since the company gave us a fleeting glimpse of the smartphone at MWC back in March. There's been new info trickling out every now and then, and we've been led to believe it's set to arrive in November on AT&T.

Evident from the start, the Venice will be a slider, with the physical keyboard tucked underneath the display, when not in use. Imagine though, you're not writing a lengthy business email, but only need to jot down a quick note. Well, there will be an onscreen keyboard for those occasions, or at least that's what this new leaked image suggests.

BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition hits Amazon for $549

 

BlackBerry continues to defiantly churn out smartphones despite dwindling sales. The new Silver Edition of the Passport has coincided with the launches of competitors -- using the term somewhat loosely -- like the Moto X Style and OnePlus 2 over the past week or so. Having gone on sale through BlackBerry earlier this week with a bunch of added accessories, Amazon also now has the device up for sale at the same $549 price point. But if you do opt to purchase through the online retail giant, be mindful of the fact that you don't get the bundled goodies valued upwards of $130. 

BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition is now up for pre-order in the UK

Yesterday BlackBerry took the wraps off its latest smartphone - the Passport Silver Edition. While it's really little more than a new color variant for this model, the company launched it like it's an entirely new device. The silver hue and metal frame do look nice, but on the inside the specs are identical to those of the black Passport.

BlackBerry CEO calls for a law to oblige developers to make their content available for BB OS

In the midst of another flurry of Net Neutrality discussions, BlackBerry CEO John Chen has seen fit to draw analogies and proclaim app neutrality to be just as important. The message comes in the form of an open letter, sent to various members of US senate and president Barack Obama.

Mr. Chen describes how BlackBerry has been able to stabilize from the state of constant plummet thanks to opening its service up and providing its BBM messenger app and BES device manager to all major platforms.

In contrast to that, Mr. Chen says, Apple withholds its iMessage service from the non-iOS world and companies like Netflix is refusing to create an app for BlackBerry users. It is here, where the CEO likens this situation to the Net Neutrality issue – as iOS and Android users have had access to more applications on their mobile devices, therefore – access to a wider variety of Internet services, BlackBerry users appear as a lower tier of consumers, being nigh discriminated against. As a solution to this, John Chen asks that a law be put in place, forcing app developers to release their work not only for iOS and Android, but BlackBerry as well, ensuring that everyone has access to the same kind of content.

We have to say, while some of these words ring true at some level, third party developers should have the freedom to choose which platform they spend their time developing for. Some will invest the precious resource in a single platform only, making a premium product they usually charge slightly more for. Others churn out apps for every OS there is, pricing them low or infesting them with ads / in-app purchases. Ultimately, though, it is a business decision, which, if taken away from the developers with such a law, could raise a lot more red flags than it's trying to put down.

At least that's our take on it – what do you think?

source: BlackBerry via Pocket-lint

BlackBerry Ltd. Unveils BBM-Powered Health Tracker At CES 2015

BlackBerry will power an Internet of Things medical scanner that can send doctors BBM updates about a patient's health after they leave the office. BlackBerry Ltd

8 ways mobile will get your attention in 2015

8 ways mobile will get your attention in 2015. From a carrier price war to wearable technology, it was a busy 2014 for mobile -- and there's more to come next year.

A wireless carrier price war, several blockbuster deals, unlikely smartphone vendors emerging as major players and the rise of wearable technology -- 2014 was a whirlwind year for mobile.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere kicked off the year in mobile with a bang. James Martin/CNET

BlackBerry Rio ‘Z20′ First Look

BlackBerry Rio ‘Z20′ First Look

Yesterday, the BlackBerry Rio “Z20″ full spec sheet, which has shown it is actually a mid-range smartphone, was revealed. Now, we exclusively have your first look at the Rio’s ornamental design.

BlackBerry Ltd. Developed A Self-Destructing Smartphone For Government Agents With Boeing Co.

BlackBerry Ltd. has announced it has partnered with Boeing Co. on the stealthy Boeing Black smartphone, which can self-destruct if its tampered with. Boeing Company

Canadian mobile company BlackBerry Ltd. is working with Boeing Co. on a smartphone made for privacy-minded government agents, it announced Friday. The Boeing Black, as its called, is capable of self-destructing if it is tampered with.

“We're pleased to announce that Boeing is collaborating with BlackBerry to provide a secure mobile solution for Android devices utilizing our BES 12 platform," BlackBerry CEO John Chen said on a conference call held to discuss its mixed third quarter results. "That, by the way, is all they allow me to say.”

BlackBerry third-quarter revenue falls more than expected, shares drop

The new Blackberry Classic smartphone is shown during a display at the launch event in New York, December 17, 2014.

Credit: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO)(BBRY.O) on Friday reported a bigger-than-expected drop in third-quarter revenue, sending shares of the struggling smartphone maker lower, even as it eked out a small adjusted profit and began generating cash flow again.

Revenue fell to $793 million from $1.19 billion a year earlier, falling short of analysts' expectations of $931.5 million.

With 'Classic,' BlackBerry Goes Backs To Its Roots, Bets You Miss A Physical Keyboard

BlackBerry has played underdog for nearly a decade since its heyday, but the manufacturer hopes its new BlackBerry Classic smartphone will remind the world what their thumbs once loved about physical keyboards.

BlackBerry tried to compete in a world of touch screens but now is focusing hard on the market that drove its adoption in the first place: business enterprise users. Many of its loyal customers include security-focused businesses that not only require software to protect their secrets but also have relied on devices like the BlackBerry Bold 990 for years.

BlackBerry Classic camera features revealed, HDR included

One week before starting to ship its latest smartphone - the Classic (which should come in both black, and white) - BlackBerry today revealed more about its camera features.

Samsung and BlackBerry announce strategic partnership

Samsung and BlackBerry announce strategic partnership

Samsung and BlackBerry announced a strategic partnership. The deal will bring the Canadian company’s highly praised mobile security solutions to the Korean giant’s lineup of Android devices.

The end result of the partnership between the two companies will be available in early 2015. It will merge BlackBerry’s BES12 cross-platform EMM solution and Samsung’s KNOX into a single security suite for Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

Samsung KNOX and BES12 will offer complete separation of business and personal data. The upcoming security suite will also provide enhancements that address some of the Android-specific security issues.

The deal is a win for both parties. It will instantly make Samsung a major player on the enterprise market. BlackBerry on the other hand, will surely welcome the fresh stream of cash to its business.

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BlackBerry Classic up for pre-order now, priced at $449

BlackBerry Classic up for pre-order now, priced at $449

The BlackBerry Classic has been teased by the Canadian smartphone maker for many months now. It's been already semi-announced, so to speak, and starting today you can finally pre-order one if you want.

BlackBerry World posts promo for the BlackBerry Classic

While not stuffed to the gills with apps the way that the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store are, BlackBerry World is where those using the platform turn, to download games, apps and content. Since a large contingent of 'Berry users turn to BlackBerry World religiously, it turns out to be a great spot for the company to post information relating to the next new BlackBerry handset release.

This morning, visitors checking into BlackBerry World might have been excited to see a promotional ad on the top of their screen, showing a partial image of the BlackBerry Classic. This is the handset with the old-school trackpad and function keys, but with many of the modern capabilities that BlackBerry 10.3 can offer.

French frozen food giant switches to BlackBerry 10 and BES

The skies really are beginning to brighten over Waterloo. Not only does the BlackBerry Passport have people talking about the Canadian company again, but now France's largest frozen food company, Picard, has announced that it is switching to BlackBerry 10 and BES10. Employees are being given the choice of selecting between the BlackBerry Q10 with a physical QWERTY keyboard, and the all-touch BlackBerry Z10.

BlackBerry Passport Gold Edition is an eye-catching premium version of the phone

The BlackBerry Passport has already caught many an eye with its unique shape, boxy screen and a QWERTY keyboard that doubles as a touchpad. The device has already sold out twice on BlackBerry's online store. While we have seen the business-oriented handset strut its stuff in black and white, a new variant of the phone has been revealed.

The BlackBerry Passport Gold Edition not only has the look that makes you drool, it adds a luxurious looking Gold trim to the handset. Even the volume and power buttons are covered in Gold.

BlackBerry now has 91 million active BBM users; new beta version of BBM available

Ever since WhatsApp was purchased by Facebook for $19 billion, BlackBerry CEO John Chen has been working on growing the subscriber rolls of BBM. Chen opened the messaging service to iOS, Android and Windows Phone users, and added new features like the BBM Store and BBM Stickers. There are currently 55 sticker packs available to BBM users, with two new packs added each week. And in a preview of where BBM could be headed, in Indonesia, BBM Money debuted.

So what is ahead for BBM? With 91 million active members, the next beta version of the

BlackBerry Classic poses for a pair of photos

While the unannounced BlackBerry Passport has received a great deal of hype, BlackBerry has another high-end handset, the BlackBerry Classic, expected to be released before the end of the year. The BlackBerry Passport is expected to be supported by the enterprise, and by smartphone buyers who usually purchase flagship handsets powered by iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The BlackBerry Classic, on the other hand, is aimed at long time BlackBerry users who wouldn't consider any other platform.

BlackBerry users more likely to switch to the Apple iPhone 6

Online research firm Survata completed a survey of 889 people, and discovered that 6% of BlackBerry users are "very likely" to switch to the Apple iPhone 6. For Android users, 5% believe that they will end up purchasing the iPhone 6. Only 3% of Windows Phone users said that they were likely to switch. The survey took place between September 2nd and September 4th.

Not surprisingly, 36% of Apple iPhone 5 owners expect to buy the iPhone 6. Many who purchased the iPhone 5, will soon have their