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Jump to11/10/2016BlackBerry stops making smartphonesBlackBerry has announced that it will no longer be manufacturing its own smartphones.Instead, the company will shift its focus to software production - ending its 20-year history of producing its own dev...
The Priv is the phone that Blackberry should have made three years ago. It's the perfect mix of sticking to the company's historic strengths and getting on board with recent innovations, and all the things that need to work here, do.It does have problems...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-28 03:54:55
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Well this is a turn-up for the books. After almost four years of banging the BlackBerry 10 drum it seems the Canadian firm has finally admitted defeat, launching its first Android smartphone in the BlackBerry Priv.It's not entirely a surprise – the Priv...
Great screen, Stock Android, Added security...
Patchy performance, Pricier than competition, Lacks premium build quality...
The BlackBerry Priv is the mullet of the smartphone world. It's still business in the front, but now there's a party in the back too. It will divide opinion, but this is the best BlackBerry in years...
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BlackBerry CEO John Chen would never dare say it publicly, but launching an Android-based smartphone all but signaled the end for the company's own BB 10 operating system.The BlackBerry Priv has been out for six months now, and in that time, it has neithe...
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Part of the reason BlackBerry adopted Android is to do with developers. Most have now migrated to either iOS and Android. This is where the money is. Developing for BlackBerry 10 or Windows Phone, for instance, isn't likely to yield much of a return as th...
Excellent Display; Great Design; AWESOME Specs; Decent Camera; No More App GAP!...
Battery Performance Is Sketchy At Best; There Are Some Performance Gremlins; Keyboard Isn't As Good As Passport's Setup; No BlackBerry Blend...
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BlackBerry on Android – with a slide out keyboard, 5.4” OLED screen, 18MP camera, and it runs all apps – this is the stuff electronic dreams could be made of .Let's start by saying this is a corporate/enterprise device predicated on the need for security...
PRIV is a single purpose device – security. If that is what you want, then it is for you and you will overlook any shortcomings in its hardware, software, and OS implementation - these can only improve.It is the start of BlackBerry's return to prominence...
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After years of clinging to the hope that BBOS would make a comeback, BlackBerry has finally admitted defeat and released a smartphone running the Android operation system. The good news? It could be just the boost the company needs.The Priv is clearly des...
Loyal BlackBerry fans may lament the exclusion of the BlackBerry OS, but familiar apps like BlackBerry Hub and the ability to access a much larger range of apps from the Google Play store should more than make up for that change.The Priv is currently only...
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BlackBerry are a brand that have been around for countless years and have a huge reputation when it comes to security on mobile devices. So much so they are still, to some, considered the industry leader – even in 2016.With the introduction of the iPhone...
Having used BlackBerry devices in the past, including the more recent Passport – a strange square phone using BB10, I had big hopes for this new flagship.ProAndroid OS allows thousands of apps including Google supportDecent 18 megapixel back camera with...
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BlackBerry a name that was synonymous with the corporate world with its handheld mobile devices. Over the last couple of years — thanks in part to Android and iOS along with what many would say were bad management decisions — meant the company lost its sp...
BlackBerry Security suite ensures Android is much more safer than normal, Camera can shoot some pretty damn good pictures, Bright, clear screen...
Lack of manual settings with the Priv's camera along with the BlackBerry App is disappointing, Price is a little steep given the market this is aimed for, Physical keyboard is a nightmare to use if you have fat fingers/thumbs...
I'll be honest here. I love the Priv! This is what every Android device should be and other OEM's like Samsung, HTC & Sony could definitely learn a couple of things here about the Priv and what it offers.My only question I am left with is would I buy it o...
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It's not much of a secret that BlackBerry has been struggling the past few years. Despite its sales shortcomings, BlackBerry has been able to put together some interesting and well made pieces of hardware. A clear example of this is 2014's Passport (revie...
Beautiful display; Great battery life; Fully blooded Android OS; Superb Camera...
Too pricey; Heats up when multitasking; Physical keyboard easily forgotten...
If a flagship device is judged by a handful of elements - display, camera, battery life, CPU performance - then the BlackBerry PRIV comes out tops. The real issue is price however. At just shy of R13 000, depending on your carrier of choice, the PRIV is c...
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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2016-10-28 03:54:57
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Yes, BlackBerry has made an Android phone. The manufacturer used to jostle with the likes of Apple, Samsung and Nokia at the very top of the mobile phone tree, but it utterly failed to keep pace with the smartphone revolution, lurching from crisis to cris...
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Mark 2016 as the year BlackBerry releases its first smartphone running Android in Australia. It's called the BlackBerry Priv, the name being a play on the word ‘privacy' and it aims to make the BlackBerry brand relevant once again.The productivity tools...
Curved 1440p AMOLED display, Loud front firing speaker, Hexa-core processor with expandable storage, Build quality...
Slide keyboard is redundant, Primary camera struggles in high contrast situations, Front camera has a low resolution...
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Mark 2016 as the year BlackBerry releases its first smartphone running Android in Australia. It's called the BlackBerry Priv, the name being a play on the word ‘privacy' and it aims to make the BlackBerry brand relevant once again.The productivity tools...
Curved 1440p AMOLED display, Loud front firing speaker, Hexa-core processor with expandable storage, Build quality...
Slide keyboard is redundant, Primary camera struggles in high contrast situations, Front camera has a low resolution...
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We need to talk about BlackBerry. Just a few years ago, the company could do no wrong: its smartphones were popular with business customers – and thanks to BBM, they were popular with younger customers too. But since then, BlackBerry's smartphone busin...
Despite my moans over the unnecessarily messy software and the weight and sheer bulk of the thing, there's something about the Priv that I find appealing. Perhaps it's seeing BlackBerry (at last) getting itself on the right track with its hardware and sof...
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The BlackBerry Priv is the Android phone from BlackBerry with a hardware keyboard. It is a stylish phone that is a top performer, but the cost of entry is high. Here is our BlackBerry Priv review. Also see: Best smartphones 2015/2016 . The BlackBerry Pri...
The BlackBerry Priv is a well-made Android phone with a unique feature set. We commend BlackBerry for turning its hand to being an Android OEM, and the result is a fast smartphone with a great display, hardware keyboard and solid build and design. Battery...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:06
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Blackberry have not had it easy. Not since their spectacular peak almost ten years back when everyone from Paris Hilton to the President of the United States of America could not be parted from their BB. And then the iPhone arrived and with it, touchscree...
Brilliant screen, Superb battery life, Touchscreen keyboard onpoint, Mute button godsend for Enterprise customers, Privacy features & Blackberry hub...
Curved edge doesnt really have any use, Expensive...
I asked my Enterprise reviewer if he would buy the device, and he said: ‘I dont care if a phone runs Lollipop/Marshmallow or Strawberry Trifle as long as it lasts through the day, works without stuttering and I am not self-conscious about using at our co...
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BlackBerry has just unleashed its most innovative smartphone and it runs Google's Android OS.The PRIV (CAD $899 direct from BlackBerry ) has been widely anticipated and for many reasons. The device is the newest BlackBerry slider and the modern representa...
The BlackBerry PRIV offers the best of Android (app ecosystem, Google services, customization) with the best of BlackBerry (Security, keyboard, great messaging experience), which makes this a civilized smartphone and ideal fit for businesses and serious...
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I really wanted to like the BlackBerry Priv. C'mon! Android on a Blackberry phone! Sadly, the company's latest, and possibly last, shot at appealing to users who've long since moved on falls incredibly short.A $US700(!) Blackberry smartphone, and the firs...
I wouldn't, for myself, my friends, or even my worst enemy. I suppose there is a kind of person who might want a flagship quality phone that has a keyboard, even if the keyboard isn't totally useful. Some people might feel more comfortable with a dumbed d...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:07
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The BlackBerry Priv is the company's last chance of survival in the smartphone market. In its bid for survival, the company has decided to equip the BlackBerry Priv with Google's Android software, admitting to V3 that the lack of big-name apps on its own...
Gorgeous screen, excellent camera, stellar battery life, great keyboard, solid design...
A little bulky, software bugs, expensive...
The BlackBerry Priv is undoubtedly the company's best smartphone yet, and it trounces rival devices when it comes to battery life. However, in a world where the word 'BlackBerry' is no longer associated with cool, and touchscreen keyboards are the norm, t...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:07
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I don't know anyone who owns a BlackBerry anymore. Not a single person.Had BlackBerry's new Priv been released five years ago, things could be different. I'd own one. You'd own one. Obviously bankers, lawyers and salespeople would have them. Maybe even th...
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The dramatic fall of Blackberry (formerly known as RIM) in the smartphone market has been well documented. From a market share of around 20% at its height during 2009, it's now well under 1% in the second quarter of 2015. The company's last home-grown op...
Physical keyboard, Lengthy battery life, Good build quality, Useful Android customisations...
Software a bit buggy, Occasional overheating issues...
Not everyone will care about the hardware keyboard and other phones are good enough for business, but the Priv is nonetheless a surprisingly good smartphone...
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It's been over three years since BlackBerry began trickling details about its next generation operating system, a secure environment that would attract developers with its easy-to-use tools, support for open web standards, and an attractive, touch-friendl...
Excellent implementation of a hardware keyboard, Beautiful display, Mostly-excellent performance, Security focus does not compromise user experience, Rear camera great in most situations, Commendable battery life, Thoughtful Android software additions...
Expensive, Launches with Lollipop, which lacks Google's latest Android features and security patches, Some build quality issues, Lingering software bugginess, Lacks fingerprint sensor...
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I could go on about the crumbling of BlackBerry's once untouchable empire, but we all know the story. It's embedded in business textbooks under chapters called ‘Adapt or Die' and ‘This Fruit is Rotten'.While the Z10 , Q10 and massive Passport were all sol...
For this reason and more, the BlackBerry Priv is an exciting handset. It stands out from every other major smartphone currently available, thanks to its unique design and physical keyboard. While the latter isn't a must-have feature, its shortcut function...
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BlackBerry's smartphone business has been disappearing down a black hole. Things briefly looked up with the Passport released last year, but it felt like that might be the company's last hurrah.Now we have the BlackBerry Priv. Daft name aside, the Priv is...
Despite my moans over the unnecessarily messy software and the weight and sheer bulk of the thing, there's something about the Priv that I find appealing.Perhaps it's seeing BlackBerry finally getting itself on the right track with its hardware and softwa...
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phonesreview.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:10
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There is a lot of talk about whether the new BlackBerry Priv smartphone could prove to be the device to save the company's ailing fortunes. At Phones Review we haven't made any secret of our excitement about this handset that's about to release to worldwi...
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Well this is a turn-up for the books. After almost four years of banging the BlackBerry 10 drum it seems the Canadian firm has finally admitted defeat, launching its first Android smartphone in the BlackBerry Priv.It's not entirely a surprise – the Priv w...
Great screen, Stock Android, Added security...
Patchy performance, Pricier than competition, Lacks premium build quality...
The BlackBerry Priv is the mullet of the smartphone world. It's still business in the front, but now there's a party in the back too. It will divide opinion, but this is the best BlackBerry in years...
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T3.com
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2016-10-28 03:55:10
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BlackBerry. Remember it? We just about do here at T3 Towers, but our memory is a little foggy. Its been a while since the Canadian firm launched a smartphone that really peaked our interest, but with the BlackBerry Priv it's managed to do just that.There'...
Top notch security, Splendid screen, Strong snapper...
Bulky build, High price tag, Patchy Performance...
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It's an elegant solution to something BlackBerry seems to have been struggling with for years, as it's never quite reconciled how to combine its trademark keyboard with a large main display. It had a pretty good go with the super wide BlackBerry Passport...
The only real problem with the Priv is its extortionate price. At £560 SIM free or £49-per-month on contract, the Priv is one of the most expensive phones currently available, topping both the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and iPhone 6S. That's a lot to pay when...
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It's been a few years since it became evident that the mobile phone wars had boiled down to two competing powers: Apple and Google.The biggest casualty of that shakeout has unquestionably been Canada's BlackBerry, which has seen its once-commanding positi...
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And if anyone had dared suggest that BlackBerry would produce a contender for ‘Phone of the Year' you'd assume they were totally deluded. Didn't BlackBerry itself admit it has created niche products for government and regulated industries? But, amazingl...
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What is the BlackBerry Priv? The BlackBerry Priv is a Hail Mary pass by the former tech powerhouse, hoping to revive its fortunes by adopting the Android operating system, resurrecting the slidable physical keyboard, and pushing a wealth of BlackBerry sec...
Unique design, Rich, sharp and colourful screen, Robust productivity and privacy features, Good for keyboard lovers...
Belowaverage performance, Expensive, No fingerprint scanner...
The Priv is the best BlackBerry phone in over half a decade, but its performance doesn't justify its price tag...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:11
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THE PRIV IS , jokes aside , BlackBerry's last chance in the smartphone market. In its bid for survival, the company has decided to equip the BlackBerry Priv with Google's Android software, admitting to The INQUIRER that the lack of big-name apps on its ow...
Gorgeous screen, excellent camera, stellar battery life, great keyboard, solid design...
A little bulky, software bugs...
We really didn't expect to like the BlackBerry Priv. Sure, it's buggy as hell and lacking a little in the performance department, but BlackBerry is offering something different, be it the slide-out keyboard, focus on privacy or unique overall design. It's...
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Most BB10 users have been able to sideload Android apps via roundabout ways for years now. Getting applications like Instagram or Snapchat to work on BlackBerry devices necessitated some sneaking around the system and installing apps through the Amazon Ap...
The BlackBerry PRIV is an impressive outing and a notable first Android device from a company that has made its reputation on security and enterprise grade solutions. BlackBerry has managed to create one of the most compelling arguments for allowing Andro...
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What do you get when you put an Android in the body of a BlackBerry? You get the Priv (pronounced “priv” not “pryve” or “preeve”), a device that's less like Frankenstein's monster and more like a crazy cocktail that nobody would normally consider ordering...
Solid build quality with gorgeous display, Runs Android and Google Play Store, Hub is an excellent productivity tool, Wireless charging and Android Pay capable, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard...
Camera is noisy in low-light, Productivity Tab should do more, Physical keyboard adds girth, No backward compatibility with BB10...
The DT Accessory PackUp your game and the get the most out of your gear with the following extras, hand-picked by our editors:Ace Armor Shield Screen Protector ($13)Leather Smart Flip Case ($61.16)Slide-Out Hard Shell Priv ($49)Every phone BlackBerry laun...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2016-10-28 03:55:11
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BlackBerry's back, surprisingly, with a bang. Meet the BlackBerry Priv, the latest handset from the Canadian smartphone maker, but it's not your typical BlackBerry. Instead, it runs Android, boasts flagship specs and features a slide-out physical keyboard...
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BlackBerry has trodden a rocky path these last few years that has lead us to a point that some felt was inevitable. With BB 7 and then BB 10 not really capturing the imagination in the way that iOS and Android have, it was of little surprise when BlackBer...
Camera performance, BlackBerry Hub, stays close to Android, good build, some really clever software tweaks...
No fingerprint scanner, pretty big and heavy, physical keyboard might not be that useful, needs software optimisation...
The BlackBerry Priv comes to the Android table offering something different and it delivers. The biggest thing about this handset is the QWERTY keyboard that's uniquely BlackBerry. That might appeal to those who think they can't live without it, but...
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The last BlackBerry smartphone I held was the Z10 in 2013, and it seemed like that was the company's last hurrah in this industry. But here we are, nearly three years later, and I'm holding an Android-powered BlackBerry device. I never thought I'd see the...
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If you love your BlackBerry phone but felt a little left out because you couldn't get the apps you wanted, you are going to think BlackBerry has knocked this one out of the park. The Priv has all of the apps you'd want from Android and all the productivit...
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The last BlackBerry smartphone I held was the Z10 in 2013, and it seemed like that was the company's last hurrah in this industry. But here we are, nearly three years later, and I'm holding an Android-powered BlackBerry device. I never thought I'd see the...
there's plenty to like about the Priv. I just wish it wasn't a whopping $700.A different kind of Android phoneFlorence IonFrom afar it. kind of looks like a Nokia.The BlackBerry Priv is a slider phone. The last slider phone the Android world produced w...
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At the Code Mobile conference in California today, guest speaker John Chen, BlackBerry's president and CEO, told the crowd that the company would be out of the handset business in a year if it can't make a profit from it. He said that the company needs to...
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Papan Kekunci Fizikal & Trackpad + Dwi-skrin edge lengkung + Skrin besar 5.4-inci beresolusi 2k– Hayat bateri lebih pendek – Kemasan kurang premium – Harga lebih tinggi dari iPhoneBlackberry adalah satu nama yang sangat gah sekitar 4-5 tahun lepas. Ia b...
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I have been a loyal BlackBerry (BB) user for years and because of that I've been made fun of by many people who think that their phone of choice is superior.But really, folks, it's all about personal choice and for me, the BB is what I will keep on using...
The physical keyboard, of course, great battery life...
Camera's a little slow and the frontfacing camera is weak, pricey...
Overall, I do like the Priv as I feel it is easy to use and it is the best device for a BB user like myself to wean off the BB OS.It is a “serious” phone that's great for work but at the same time, you can have tons of apps that let you while away your sp...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:50
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BlackBerry introduced its first BlackBerry10 OS device in early 2013 when iOS and Android were running on full steam. I had questioned if introducing a new mobile OS was a smart idea and whether BlackBerry should have just adopted Android. We all know wha...
Good Camera, Capacitive Physical Keyboard, Excellent Security...
Slow Camera, Hub Isn't Well Integrated, No Fingerprint Sensor...
PRIV is the first Android phone by BlackBerry. It's expectedly not as polished as Samsung, LG or Sony's offerings that have years of experience and make better Android phones. But BlackBerry has played on it's strengths and differentiates itself from th...
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It's finally happened: BlackBerry has gone and ditched BlackBerry OS (if temporarily) for Android. We're honestly not surprised, even as many people say that Android is the most unsecure OS ever, putting it at odds with BlackBerry's security-focused needs...
The BlackBerry Priv is a great effort from the Canadian company, especially since it's their first romp with Android. Unfortunately, the Priv is priced in the PH at Php 45,000, which is rather steep. If it were priced at around 35K, we would be willing to...
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After years of trying to stay relevant in the smartphone market dominated by devices running iOS and Android, BlackBerry has finally embraced the latter OS and released the BlackBerry PRIV. A premium smartphone with Android's full ecosystem but layered wi...
Good build, Unique design, Great display, Great performance, Good camera, Good battery life, BlackBerry features and security, Good loudspeaker, Physical keyboard...
Very expensive, Hefty, Underwhelming front camera...
After years of being pummeled by other big smartphone manufacturers with their iOS and Android devices, BlackBerry is now striking back by embracing the Android ecosystem and strengthening it with its own features. And representing its first haymaker is t...
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BlackBerry Priv costs only around $699 in the US and roughly $630 in China. So I don't understand why BlackBerry had decided to sell it for a whopping $1000 USD in the Philippines. Yep, the handset will don an official price tag of Php 45,000 when it land...
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Today BlackBerry PH officially outed their first ever Android-powered smartphone, the Priv. We made a short hands-on video of the new smartphone that showcases what the capabilities of its slide out keyboard, as well as the overall design and build of the...
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Let's face it, BlackBerry devices don't excite anybody. It's a hard pill to swallow, but it's true – whenever BlackBerry announces a new product, the world takes a cursory look and moves on – the brand has never elicited excitement with their releases.Tha...
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BlackBerry never really went away. They've just decided to take a break and rethink their approach. To this end, they've decided to move with the times, and have come up with a great idea for a product – one that combines all their strengths, such as a ph...
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I could go on about the crumbling of BlackBerry's once untouchable empire, but we all know the story. It's embedded in business textbooks under chapters called ‘Adapt or Die' and ‘This Fruit is Rotten'.While the Z10 , Q10 and massive Passport were all sol...
For this reason and more, the BlackBerry Priv is an exciting handset. It stands out from every other major smartphone currently available, thanks to its unique design and physical keyboard. While the latter isn't a must-have feature, its shortcut function...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2016-12-07 06:03:43
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Following the launch of the BlackBerry Priv, talk from BlackBerry's CEO indicated that this shift was going to happen - essentially, the firm realised it had shot itself in the foot somewhat; businesses, the core of BlackBerry sales, weren't buying the Pr...
Excellent Display, Great Design, AWESOME Specs, Decent Camera, No More App GAP...
Battery Performance Is Sketchy At Best, There Are Some Performance Gremlins, Keyboard Isn't As Good As Passport's Setup, No BlackBerry Blend...
It's very popular to bash BlackBerry these days. The once-great company has had a turbulent couple of years and, should things get worse, will exit the phone-making game altogether. Basically, in most people's eyes BlackBerry can do no good. This was evid...
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BlackBerry and I are kindred spirits. Right now, anyway. It's more than a little odd, as I feel I've only been writing terrible headlines about the company over recent weeks/months/years. It's almost like realising you have loads in common with the kid yo...
Unique design, excellent screen, physical keyboard, solid camera, great apps...
Average battery life, stupid placement of power button...
For £559.99, certainly, though only if you're into big phones. The Priv's a genuinely impressive all-rounder, but it'll be too much mobile for some to handle. However, I fear the biggest barrier between most consumers and the Priv will be that fact that i...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-19 02:52:02
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Update: BlackBerry has now released its Android 6 Marshmallow update for the Priv and it comes with a selection of new BB specific features as well as the tweaks Google provides. You can download the update right now.Well this is a turn-up for the books...
The 5.4-inch QHD display on the Priv is excellent. Its subtle dual curved edges are attractive, detail is pin sharp and it enables you to actually enjoy videos and games on a BlackBerry device, I'm also a big fan of stock Android, which BlackBerry has onl...
My main disappointment with the Priv is its performance. It's just too patchy for a truly great on-screen experience, with noticeable lag in the system and within the camera app, It doesn't happen all the time, and for large parts of the review period the...
Don't get me wrong – I really, really like the BlackBerry Priv. It's a great high-end Android phone, especially when you consider who's made it.Finally we have a BlackBerry smartphone with all the apps you want, with a screen you can actually enjoy videos...
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Ahh Blackberry. For many years my love for the product, the brand, the service – all unquestioned. It took the iPhone 3GS to steal me away and even then I still dabbled. But the direction just seemed misguided and as the world embraced iOS and Android Bla...
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The QWERTY keyboard are one of the top attractions of an iconic Blackberry mobile phone along with the Blackberry OS which has a heightened focus on security and privacy of the user data. This makes the Blackberry phone one of the top choices for business...
In short, the launch of the Blackberry Priv that runs on Android is a big leap of faith from Blackberry on ditching its own OS. Although the display and hardware of the Priv is pretty decent, it has several rooms for improvement when it comes to its batte...
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BlackBerry is a company in decline, at least in terms of its smartphone market share. But that doesn't mean that BlackBerry phones should be discounted. In a sea of identikit Androids, iPhones and Windows Phones, the humble BlackBerry continues to stand...
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Price: Rs.54,000/-Specs:How does it feel out of the box? Blackberry manages to maintain its recognized appeal with the all black packaging and “straight to business” zeal when you unbox it. The Priv feels refreshed for sure and the entire appeal is curved...
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How many times your heard or wished yourself for a phone with Android OS from Nokia and BlackBerry. Nokia is yet to release its Android smartphone but BlackBerry heard its well wishers and launched the Priv sometime back...
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techmagnifier.com Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:50
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Months ago, BlackBerry launched its new premium smartphone, and it was believed that this mobile phone could prove to be the most important launch in the Canadian company's history. Fondly called as the BlackBerry PRIV, it is the first ever from the Canad...
Lagfree Performance, Long Battery Life, Good Build Quality, Vast Android Ecosystem, Decent Screen, Useful Security Features...
Expensive, Average Camera Performance, Heats up Quickly...
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gadgetstouse.com Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:50
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After a lot of rumors, ups and downs, and disappointments, Blackberry CEO, John Chen finally revealed the all-new flagship smartphone. They are calling it the Blackberry Priv , and the “Priv” is actually the privacy and privilege that it offers to its own...
Blackberry has done a lot of work on this smartphone and it's visible, but is it good enough to as for whopping price of Rs. 62,999? Definitely not, until you prefer using a physical keyboard, need a device with high on security and stuff, or just really...
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5.4-inch dual-curve OLED display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (~540 ppi pixel density), Snapdragon 808 Processor, 3GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Storage, Adreno 418 GPU, 18MP Rear Camera, 2MP Front Camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Weight: 192 gramsPros: multitasking, good displ...
multitasking, good display, offers best of both BlackBerry and Android Ecosystem, nicely grips in hand...
gets heated, comes at a premium price...
Blackberry has packed a whole lot of good ideas, bunch of productivity tricks but will not be enough to win over the likes of Apple and Samsung smartphones. The smartphone will be cheered by fans of Blackberry who want to have a Blackberry device coupled...
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BlackBerry introduced its most expected flagship Priv smartphone running Android back in October last year. It was launched in India earlier this year at a price tag of Rs. 62,990. Mainly targeted at Business users who prefer Android, this is the first An...
Good display, Slide-out physical keyboard with gesture support is good, Software features and timely security updates, Decent camera...
Priced on the higher side, Average battery life...
At a price tag of Rs. 62,990, the BlackBerry Priv is definitely costly phone to get in India for its specifications, even though it has a hardware keyboard that is not available on any other Android smartphones. The performance it good and the camera and...
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After almost a year of speculation, leaks and rumours, BlackBerry CEO, John Chen finally announced its all-new flagship Priv smartphone in September 2015. The Priv is a first BlackBerry smartphone to pack in some updated hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdra...
At its pricey Rs 62,990 price tag, the BlackBerry Priv remains in a really tight spot. This is because it has more cons than pros even though the pros are really good.We like the stock-like interface and the plethora of customisations options that the...
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The beauty of the world of technology is that no company stays on top forever. Sony introduced the portable music player to the world with the Walkman and Apple dominated the space with the iPod in the digital era. Nintendo was the ruler of video games, u...
Gorgeous vivid display, Fantastic keyboard (both onscreen and physical), Camera performs well in lowlight, BB Hub and DTEK, Cool widget shortcuts...
Price, No fingerprint sensor, Heating issues, Better smartphone camera options out there...
The BlackBerry Priv has a great display, cool UI tweaks and the keyboard is to die for. But the lack of a fingerprint sensor, average camera performance and the price will make you reconsider your options before investing.BlackBerry Priv: Detailed ReviewT...
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We've been following BlackBerry's journey from the top of the smartphone market to the bottom, and it has been extremely tempting on multiple occasions to declare the company effectively dead. Poor decision after poor decision has resulted in the company'...
Good, Physical keyboard, Vast Android app ecosystem, Fantastic materials and construction, Good screen...
Extremely expensive, Weak front camera, Slightly unwieldy, Lacks many current-day features...
Will long-time BlackBerry users be happy transitioning to Android, or will they lose what they cherish most? That's the unfortunate question that anyone still clinging to their Bold or Curve will have to answer for themselves. The Priv isn't quite the sin...
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I t was something that many felt the Canadian company that once bossed the business side of smartphones should have done a few years ago. And well, now it finally has. After cocking a snook at apps, then supporting Android apps on its BB OS, BlackBerry ha...
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BlackBerry launched its first Android smartphone, the BlackBerry Priv, in India on Thursday. The phone represents a big reboot for the company that once ruled the smartphone world back when it was called Research In Motion (RIM). A lot of water has flown...
Good, Physical keyboard, Vast Android app ecosystem, Fantastic materials and construction, Good screen...
Extremely expensive, Weak front camera, Slightly unwieldy, Lacks many current-day features...
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BlackBerry launched its first Android phone, the Priv, in India today, three months after its US launch and availability. And as with every one of its flagships—most recently the Passport—the price is staggering, and not in a happy way.The Priv runs a cus...
Great design, build, keyboard, Great camera, screen, Android apps, BB10 features: Hub, security...
Way overpriced at Rs 63k, Too tall with keyboard out, Keyboard an acquired taste...
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hindustantimes.com Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:50
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Blackberry's first smartphone that runs Android — Blackberry Priv — is among the bag full of interesting pieces of hardware launching in India this month. It's set to be released on January 28 as a the company's attempt to make a comeback to the smartphon...
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A curved screen QWERTY slider by BlackBerry that runs Android, are we getting this right? We double checked and the Priv is just as exciting as it is unique. Honestly, it is one of those things many may've fantasized about but nobody actually believed wou...
So is the Priv the long-overdue messiah BlackBerry so desperately needs to regain some ground in the mobile realm? Well, sadly, there is no easy answer. While the Priv is a nice device on its own, but its nature, purpose, and target audience and its posit...
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gizmodo.in Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:50
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I really wanted to like the BlackBerry Priv. C'mon! Android on a Blackberry phone! Sadly, the company's latest, and possibly last, shot at appealing to users who've long since moved on falls incredibly short.What Is It?A $700(!) Blackberry smartphone, and...
I like Android...
Laggy performance for the money. Outmoded design. Terrible carrier service, Should You Buy it?, I wouldn't, for myself, my friends, or even my worst enemy. I suppose there is a kind of person who might want a flagship quality phone that has a keyboard, ev...
I wouldnt, for myself, my friends, or even my worst enemy. I suppose there is a kind of person who might want a flagship quality phone that has a keyboard, even if the keyboard isnt totally useful. Some people might feel more comfortable with a dumbed d...
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