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Google begins rollout of RCS to all Android users in the U.S.
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Rather than waiting any longer for carriers to get things in order, Google has now announced they have begun their rollout of RCS in the U.S starting today.
Articles by James Nieves
Now confirmed as compatible with AT&T and Cricket VoLTE
Punkt MP02 software update v1.6 now available
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This release noted as v1.6 follows up on their promises to provide compatibility with US carriers LTE networking while also addressing a larger amount of bug fixes and improvements overall.
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GoTalk adds silver KEY2 and champagne KEY2 LE to their device lineup
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According to their updated site, both are in stock right now and ready to ship to you starting today!
Mastering BlackBerry Motion
How to change icon layout on the BlackBerry Motion
Rearrange icons effortlessly on the BlackBerry Motion with these simple steps!
NO DANGER
BlackBerry CEO John Chen on Q4 results and outlook
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With the pivot and transition behind them and the software story in clear focus, Chen has BlackBerry on the up and up hiring 1000 new employees during 2016 and right-sizing the company in the process, the company has approximately 4000 employees
TABLET ANYONE?
A new BlackBerry tablet might kick off second phase of software licensing
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BlackBerry CEO John Chen spoke with candor this morning on the earnings call about the next phase in BlackBerry's licensing strategy. In particular, he mentions one of the company's partners is very excited to build a tablet based on Android.
BlackBerry Secure
PRIV named one of the most secure Android smartphones of 2016
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Google's annual Android Security Review names PRIV one of the most secure smartphones of last year. While rather unsurprising to most of us here, there are some areas of the report that BlackBerry's software efforts receive some substantial kudos.
Research and Engineering Centre
Ford hires 400 BlackBerry employees for connected car expansion
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Ford Motor Co. is hiring 400 engineers from BlackBerry's mobility solutions unit to expand Ford's computing expertise as they work to address the future of connected cars.
We continue to bet on John!
Prem Watsa highlights John Chen's achievements in shareholder letter
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In a letter to shareholders published earlier this month, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Prem Watsa noted why he continues to bet on John Chen.
Tune In!
CrackBerry Podcast - Up & UP
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We're back from NYC and wanted to touch base with everyone on what we've been up to as we close out the month of March!
Shields Up
Download this free BlackBerry KEYone shield wallpaper!
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Good ole Pootermobile is at it again, this time dropping some cool new KEYone typography and the BlackBerry security shield in his latest wallpaper.
PRIVACY ON
A closer look at the BlackBerry Privacy Shade app
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I love seeing new productivity and security apps from BlackBerry. One such app is the recently released BlackBerry Privacy Shade app. This Android app is simple in concept yet extremely practical in use.
KEYone HEAT
BlackBerry KEYone User Reactions from CrackBerry's Miami Meetup!
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CrackBerry Kevin brought in the BlackBerry KEYone heat to Miami last Friday, and it was a blast! Check our look back and some of the user reactions to going hands-on with the BlackBerry KEYone!
fresh look
New Android BBM update arriving on devices with UI overhaul
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Looking for a new BBM update? BBM for Android version 3.3.1.24 is rolling out now to supported devices and there's a nice changelog to go along with the update. There's a substantial UI overhaul and some new features as well!
SPRING CLEANING
Spring into Savings with deals on Priv by BlackBerry and top accessories!
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Looking to get a new device at a discount? Lucky for you with the change of season upon us ShopBlackBerry storefronts are starting to offer spring savings. Celebrate the start of the new season when you purchase a BlackBerry Priv and accessories!
WORK MOBILE
BlackBerry Dynamics Launcher brings desktop productivity to mobile
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Following the release of BlackBerry UEM the company is expanding the software offerings to enterprise users. In a video published to the BlackBerry YouTube account, we're getting a closer look at the BlackBerry Dynamics Launcher.
DRIVE SECURE
BlackBerry explains why your car is safe with QNX Automotive
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BlackBerry COO Marty Beard has taken to Inside BlackBerry explaining how BlackBerry QNX can safeguard your vehicle. Documents published by WikiLeaks unveiled investigations from the CIA that listed BlackBerry QNX as a potential target for hacking.
Good times!
A look back at the CrackBerry Meetup and KEYone launch in Barcelona!
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As CrackBerry Kevin gets ready to host another meetup in Toronto, we thought it'd been good to take a look back at the CrackBerry Meetup and BlackBerry KEYone launch in Barcelona.
Internet of Things
Heavy Duty Trucking recognizes BlackBerry Radar as a 2017 top 20 product!
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Heavy Duty Trucking has compiled a top 20 list of key products in 2017 and BlackBerry Radar Asset Tracking made the short-list.
MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
BlackBerry KEYone Hands-On Video Roundup
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Can't get enough media coverage of the new BlackBerry KEYone? We've got you covered. Here is a video roundup of some of the top hands-on impression videos from MWC 2017.