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