BlackBerry Launcher for Priv updated with enhancements
As expected, more of the BlackBerry Priv preloaded apps have been updated and, this time around, it's the BlackBerry Launcher.
As expected, more of the BlackBerry Priv preloaded apps have been updated and, this time around, it's the BlackBerry Launcher.
For those of you on Verizon waiting for the BlackBerry Priv to arrive, you might not have all that much longer to wait. According to several Verizon employees, the company seems to be gearing up to, at the very least, start taking preorders on March 3 with the goal being to have it in retail stores come March 11.
If you've been waiting for improvements to come to BlackBerry's keyboard app for Priv, you'll want to load up Google Play and get the latest release downloaded. The BlackBerry keyboard app has been updated to provide improved predictions, corrections and enhanced control from the physical keyboard.
In addition to the BlackBerry Virtual Expert update, BlackBerry has rolled out an update to the BlackBerry Priv camera app as well. This release covers the typical minor enhancements and stability fixes, improved selfie stick compatibility but the biggest highlight for this release is the addition of slow motion video.
The BlackBerry Virtual Expert, which lets you run various diagnostics on your device to test everything from the display to speakers to the keyboard, has now been updated on the Google Play Store for Priv owners.
In the shadow of Apple's battle with the FBI over encryption, BlackBerry reiterated their stance on security and encryption. It's a nuanced position: compliance with legal requests but also protecting their customers' privacy.
The BlackBerry Priv has support for Wi-Fi calling, which means that you can make and receive calls over Wi-Fi, even if you have limited or no mobile network coverage. If you're lucky enough to be with a carrier that supports Wi-Fi calling, this tutorial is for you. We'll help to get you going.
Looking to get your hands on a BlackBerry Priv and live in Canada? You might want to check out the limited time offer happening at Bell. Initially priced at $399.99, Bell has now reduced Priv pricing to $299.99 with a new two-year contract.
Thinking about ordering a BlackBerry Priv? Right now is the perfect time, because the CrackBerry Canada Store is offering three unique accessory bundles for free when you order the phone. A sweet value you won't find anywhere else!
The Leather Flip case for the BlackBerry Priv took a leaf out Samsung's S-View cases and put a window into the front cover. Allowing you to check your messages and answer calls without having to open the cover at all.
BlackBerry is currently offering price cuts on both the Priv and Passport through February 29.
In keeping with their promise to have Priv rolled out to 31 countries, BlackBerry has now announced the next market for the device. The first-ever BlackBerry smartphone powered by Android will be available in Nigeria as of tomorrow through SLOT retail outlets.
Although it was previously announced that MTN, Vodacom and Cell C would be offering the BlackBerry Priv in South Africa, at the time of the announcement there was no real date set for release but as it turns out, potential Priv owners didn't have to wait all that long. All three carriers are now offering the device online.
In keeping in line with the updates already sent out to ShopBlackBerry, AT&T and T-Mobile Priv's, Canadian carriers Rogers, Bell, SaskTel and TELUS have now started sending out the February update.
For those of you on AT&T with a Priv waiting for the January update, you can stop waiting. AT&T has now released software version AAD447, which contains both the January update and February update in one batch.
If you happen to reside in Australia and are interested in the BlackBerry Priv, you'll be excited to hear that it is now available through Optus.
From Thursday, February 4th, the Priv will be available to Optus business customers and online to consumer customers on a range of post-paid plans, though, pricing details have yet to be announced.
BlackBerry have now posted up a new blog post highlighting how and why the Priv protects against rooting. The article itself takes the time to explain rooting, some of the benefits as well as the disadvantages of it but also offers a look at how BlackBerry Integrity Detection works to prevent rooting of the Priv.
BlackBerry is pushing out its February security patch for the Priv. At this time, it is not known exactly what security enhancements are included in this update.
BlackBerry just pushed a handful of updates to their Google Play apps for the Priv. Most of the updates are for stability improvements and bug fixes, though there are some new things added to BBM. There's an update to BBM, BlackBerry Hub, Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Tasks.
BlackBerry has launched a special winter sale, allowing people who buy the BlackBerry Passport, Passport Silver Edition or the BlackBerry Priv to get a free accessory bundle worth up to $99. The Passport also has a price cut of $20 during the sale, along with a $30 price cut for the Passport Silver Edition.
At an event held at the Oberoi in New Delhi, BlackBerry India Managing Director Narendra Nayak and Damian Tay Senior Director, Asia-Pacific Product Management at BlackBerry introduced the company's first Android-powered smartphone to the market which will be available in stores across India starting January 30th, with a price tag of Rs. 62,990.
BlackBerry Services, which helps control all of the built-in BlackBerry applications on the Priv has now been updated through Google Play. Since the initial release of the Priv, the services app has been updated several times now but unfortunately, there's never any changelog to go along with it aside from it simply stating 'minor bug fixes' and that hasn't changed this time around...
BlackBerry has just updated their Content Transfer app for Android; it now lets your backup and transfer your text messages and Email accounts from other Android smartphones to the BlackBerry Priv.
If you've been waiting for T-Mobile to launch the BlackBerry Priv, your wait is now over. As announced previously, the Un-carrier has now made BlackBerry's first Android-powered smartphone available online at T-Mobile.com and in T-Mobile stores.