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  1. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv support hits end-of-life

    BlackBerry has announced that it's dropping Priv from the list of Android devices currently enjoying support for monthly security updates from the company. The phone was launched back in November 2015. Despite its end of software support, the company will still service phones in warranty.
  2. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv Won’t Receive Update to Nougat

    Alex Thurber has confirmed the BlackBerry Priv won't be updated to Android Nougat. The device first launched in 2015 featuring Android Lollipop before getting upgraded to Marshmallow this past April.
  3. Android News

    BlackBerry confirms the Priv won't get Android Nougat

    BlackBerry PRIV won't be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat. The news was revealed on a fan podcast by BlackBerry's General Manager of BlackBerry Mobility Solutions Alex Thurber.
  4. Android News

    The August security patch starts rolling out to Blackberry devices

    BlackBerry has announced that it has started pushing out the latest security update (August patch) to its Android smartphones.
  5. Android News

    Deal: BlackBerry Priv currently going for $225 in US

    If you're looking to snag a new BlackBerry Priv, eBay is currently offering an unlocked device starting at just $225. The Priv features a Snapdragon 808 processor, 32GB of storage, and 3GB of RAM.
  6. Android News

    BlackBerry dismisses the PRIV from its online store, discounts others

    The BlackBerry PRIV is no longer available for purchase from the company's website. They do have deals on the DTEK lineup, though, with discounts ranging from $30 to $60.
  7. Android News

    BlackBerry KEYone vs. BlackBerry Priv is no contest

    Android Central believes the BlackBerry KEYone blows the old BlackBerry Priv out of the water if you're the type of person who prefers a phone with a physical keyboard.
  8. Android News

    DEAL: An eBay seller has the Verizon BlackBerry Priv on sale for $260

    Verizon customers who are a fan of BlackBerry devices should be aware that an eBay seller currently has new versions of the BlackBerry Priv on sale right now for less than $275.
  9. Android News

    The March security patch comes to the AT&T BlackBerry Priv

    AT&T is rolling out the March Android security update to owners of the BlackBerry Priv. The update also includes various "performance-related optimizations".
  10. Android News

    DEAL: BlackBerry is discounting both the DTEK50 and Priv for spring cleaning

    If you're in the market for either the DTEK50 or the Priv, then BlackBerry's own web store is the place for you. Right now, you can pick up the Priv for $350, or the DTEK50 for $250.
  11. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv on Verizon gets March security patch

    Verizon has started to push out the March Android security patch to owners of the BlackBerry Priv.
  12. Android News

    DEAL: You can get a new BlackBerry Priv for $280 on eBay right now

    While most people have turned their attention to the BlackBerry Keyone, some still like the idea behind the Priv better. So there's a seller on eBay who has new units of the Priv for less the $300 right now.
  13. Android News

    BlackBerry KEYone vs. BlackBerry Priv comparison

    The folks at Android Central have compared the BlackBerry KEYone to the BlackBerry Priv to see how much of an upgrade the KEYone offers. The comparison also looks at the hardware keyboards that are included.
  14. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv on T-Mobile starts getting January security update

    T-Mobile has begun pushing out an update to its BlackBerry Priv, bringing the Android security patches for January to the device.
  15. Android News

    Revisited review of the BlackBerry Priv shows it's slower than the competition

    Michael Fisher just uploaded a re-do review of the BlackBerry Priv and he's still a fan of some of its features (like the keyboard, shortcuts, etc). However, things like battery life and daily performance prevent it from competing with the rest of the market.
  16. Android News

    The BlackBerry Priv and DTEK50 are being discounted through Amazon Canada

    Amazon Canada currently has BlackBerry Priv and DTEK50 on sale. The Priv is down to CAD 429.99 while the DTEK50 is down to CAD 299.
  17. Android News

    The latest update to the AT&T BlackBerry Priv brings the December Android security patch

    BlackBerry has pushed an update to the AT&T BlackBerry Priv which brings the December Android security patch.
  18. Android News

    BlackBerry updates the Priv, DTEK50 and DTEK60 with November's security fixes

    Google announced November's security update today, and BlackBerry is already starting to roll out these patches to the Priv, DTEK50 and DTEK60.
  19. Android News

    The BlackBerry Priv is being updated with November's security patch unless you're on Verizon

    Although BlackBerry has already started seeding the Android Marshmallow update to Verizon BlackBerry Priv owners, the company has also started sending out updates to non-Verizon Priv owners. The update is available via the beta channel and updates the firmware to version AAH505.
  20. Android News

    Android Marshmallow is now rolling out to Verizon owners of the BlackBerry Priv

    Verizon and BlackBerry have finally started pushing the release of Android Marshmallow to owners of the BlackBerry Priv.
  21. Android News

    BlackBerry has a software fix for the 'No Service' bug for AT&T Priv users

    Back in September, some people who own the AT&T BlackBerry Priv were starting to notice a No Service bug that was preventing them from connecting to the network. BlackBerry has finally identified the issue and is currently working with AT&T to get it pushed to customers as quickly as possible.
  22. Android News

    AT&T BlackBerry Priv devices will now get updates directly from BlackBerry

    BlackBerry has been known for pushing out updates very quickly, but if you bought your Priv from AT&T then updates were much slower. However, it's now being reported that BlackBerry will be handling the updates for the AT&T variants too.
  23. Android News

    DEAL: BlackBerry discounts the Priv in the UK to £400

    BlackBerry has the Priv listed at the retail price of £550 on their own website, but recently they discounted it down to £400 for a limited time only.
  24. Android News

    BlackBerry will re-enter the South Korean market with the Priv

    BlackBerry hasn't sold a smartphone in the country of South Korea in 3 years thanks to low sales of their devices. However, the company seems to be confident enough in the Priv that they will begin selling the device there on September 20th.
  25. Android News

    BlackBerry Priv gets beta for September security patch

    BlackBerry has begun pushing out a beta update for its Priv smartphones, though not everyone will get it. Only AT&T, Canadian Carriers, and AsiaPac devices will have access to the new security beta and then only if the device is enrolled in the program. No word on official rollout yet.