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Verizon now rolling out software update for the BlackBerry Priv
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Have a BlackBerry Priv on Verizon? Surprise! You'll want to go ahead and check for updates as many folks have now started receiving a software update.
BlackBerry Priv
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BlackBerry Priv update to build AAW068 now available
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To go along with the seemingly random rollout of a new BlackBerry 10 OS build, BlackBerry has also pushed out a new update for BlackBerry Priv owners.
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BlackBerry Priv will no longer receive monthly updates going forward
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A new post on the Inside BlackBerry Blog from Alex Thurber has laid out the status of monthly updates for the Priv as the device has now moved well beyond the two years of monthly software updates BlackBerry originally committed to.
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BlackBerry Hub updated to align with BlackBerry Hub+ Services latest update
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This is just a quick heads up to let you all know there's a new BlackBerry Hub update now available on Google Play. The changes here are small and just meant to align with the latest BlackBerry Hub+ Services update.
Get the latest update!
BlackBerry Hub+ Services update fixes battery drain, and Android Oreo bugs!
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A new BlackBerry Hub+ Services update has landed on Google Play and is now ready for download. This release highlights a few important fixes for those experiencing battery drain, crashes on Android Oreo and more!
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BlackBerry Priv announced two years ago today, are you still using it?
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Two years ago today, BlackBerry CEO John Chen officially announced plans to launch the company's first Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone known formally as Priv by BlackBerry. Are you still using it?
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BlackBerry confirms Priv will not get Android Nougat
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As detailed by Alex Thurber in a recent podcast interview the BlackBerry Priv will not be updated to Android 7 Nougat, and the DTEK series may also find a similar fate.
Quick Modes be gone!
How to disable the BlackBerry Keyboard app extensions
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Want to disable the BlackBerry Keyboard app extensions? It can be done and we'll show you how!
Few fixes here and there never hurt!
BlackBerry Keyboard app updated with minor enhancements and stability fixes
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The last major update to the BlackBerry Keyboard app brought plenty of new features but the latest update rolling out concentrates purely on minor enhancements and stability fixes.
30 Day Patching
BlackBerry begins rollout of September Android security update
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Although it hasn't been noted by @BBSIRT yet, BlackBerry has now begun the rollout of the September Android security update according to a new post on the BlackBerry Knowledge Base.
Updates!
Verizon BlackBerry Priv owners can now download software AAN368
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Verizon has now begun sending out software AAN368 which is noted to have been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Keeping your Android device and data secure
Google Play Protect has arrived to keep your phone safe from bad apps
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Initially announced at Google I/O, Google has now begun rolling out their new security system, Google Play Protect, on any phone with the latest version of Google Play Services.
New app alert!
Keyboard File brings BlackBerry 10 style file manager to Priv and KEYone!
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Taking on styling from BlackBerry 10, Keyboard File for Android allows you to enjoy the benefits of a physical keyboard for file management on your BlackBerry Priv or KEYone by integrating multiple keyboard shortcuts.
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BlackBerry Hub adds integration for Signal, TextNow, QQ and more!
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The latest updates for BlackBerry Hub have now started rolling out through Google Play and this release is pretty huge for integrations being added.
Updates
BlackBerry begins rollout of June Android security update
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Keeping updates on schedule, the BlackBerry Security Incident Response Team has now announced they have begun the rollout of the June Android security update for BlackBerry smartphones.
Bug fixes too!
Even more visual and user experience updates added to Productivity Tab!
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The last update to BlackBerry's Productivity Tab app for Android brought along a complete overhaul of the design of the app but apparently, BlackBerry wasn't quite yet done with the visual changes.
TKO
BlackBerry KEYone vs. BlackBerry Priv: No contest
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We'll tell you up front that the BlackBerry KEYone is a much better phone than the BlackBerry Priv, and we'll explain why we think that way if you need more convincing.
The fix is in!
BlackBerry Hub and Hub+ Services updated with multiple bug fixes
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Has your BlackBerry Hub been a little sluggish since the last update? If so, you'll want to go ahead and fire up the Google Play Store and get the latest updates for the BlackBerry Hub and BlackBerry Hub+ Services downloaded.
New Features!
Keyboard Browser update brings Reader Mode and various bug fixes!
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A new update to Keyboard Browser has now arrived on the Google Play Store and it includes the heavily requested Reader Mode option as well as multiple bug fixes.
Inspired by BlackBerry 10
Active Peak brings some BlackBerry 10 flavor to Android
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Active Peaks aims to bring some BlackBerry 10 flavor to Android via enhanced recent app screen similar to Active Frames.
Use those keys!
Every BlackBerry Priv and KEYone owner should check out Keyboard Browser!
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Looking for an Android web browser that supports shortcut keys similar to BlackBerry 10? Look no further than Keyboard Browser. Keyboard Browser for Android allows you to enjoy the benefits of a physical keyboard for your internet browsing.
App Updates!
Latest BlackBerry Hub update brings quick file, Hangouts support and more!
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BlackBerry has now pushed their latest round of Android updates to Google Play and this month is packed full of changes for Hub users and it introduces Privacy Shade, thus far a standalone app, into the BlackBerry Hub+ subscription service.
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BlackBerry begins rollout of May Android security update
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The BlackBerry Security Incident Response Team has now announced they have begun the rollout of the May Android security update for BlackBerry smartphones. As per normal, once downloaded and installed, you should see your security patch level change.
Beta Zone
New beta versions of BlackBerry Hub+ core apps now available!
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A new batch of beta updates to the BlackBerry Hub+ core apps are now available for download from Google Play, for those participating in the Beta Zone.
Updates
BlackBerry begins rollout of April Android security update
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Keeping in line with their monthly security update schedule, the BlackBerry Security Incident Response Team on Twitter has now let it be known that BlackBerry has begun their rollout of the April Android update.