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  1. Android News

    BlackBerry's newest app lets you scribble and write

    BlackBerry has created a notes app called Notable. The app has tools for marking your notes with handwriting or drawn pictures to give them a personal feel. The app will launch first for BlackBerry phones.
  2. Android News

    BlackBerry sends out press invites for the BlackBerry Mercury

    BlackBerry has sent out press invites for the upcoming reveal of the BlackBerry Mercury. The invites contain a quick look at the phone, but no specs have been confirmed. So far the phone is rumored to have a 4.5" screen and to be powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset.
  3. Android News

    Deal: BlackBerry takes $50/$40 off the DTEK60 and DTEK50

    BlackBerry has cut the price on its DTEK60 and DTEK50 phones, dropping the price down to just $449 for the DTEK50 and $259 for the DTEK50.
  4. Android News

    BlackBerry announces software licensing agreement for India

    BlackBerry has secured a licensing agreement to use BlackBerry software and services for Android handsets for global markets in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
  5. Android News

    The difference between BlackBerry and BlackBerry Mobile

    Some may not be aware of the fact that BlackBerry and BlackBerry Mobile are two different entities. Daniel from Android Central explains the difference, including how BlackBerry Mobile is a hardware vendor, but BlackBerry is a software company.
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    The BlackBerry 'Mercury' made an appearance on TV

    In an episode of 'Last Man Standing', the rumored BlackBerry Mercury made a surprising appearance while Tim Allen used the device during the TV show.
  7. Android News

    Unreleased BlackBerry Mercury phone is rumored to have the Pixels' rear camera sensor

    Google made headlines for weeks after the launch of the Pixel phone thanks to the amazing photos the device takes. Since these are sourced from Sony, other phones should be capable of the same (with as good or better post processing) and the BlackBerry Mercury phone is rumored to use the same...
  8. Android News

    BlackBerry BBC100-1 specs leaked

    Specs for the BlackBerry BBC100-1 have leaked. It seems to be an entry level device with a Snapdragon 425 chipset, 5.5-inch 720p display, 32GB of RAM, 4GB of storage, a 13MP camera and more.
  9. Android News

    BlackBerry will be at MWC 2017 to show off their new phone

    We've seen the rumors about BlackBerry releasing a device with the codename Mercury soon. Today, the official BlackBerry Twitter page announced the product will be at MWC 2017 next month.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Android News

    DEAL: Save 40% on most accessories purchased from ShopBlackBerry

    BlackBerry is offering up to 40% off any accessories purchased through the ShopBlackBerry website.
  13. Android News

    Hands-on with the BlackBerry Mercury says the future looks bright

    GSMArena went hands-on with the BlackBerry Mercury at CES 2017 and states that the device offers excitement in the resurgence of BlackBerry.
  14. Android News

    TCL's BlackBerry efforts are all about planting seeds for the future

    TCL recently spoke about the BlackBerry Mercury and how they plan to nurture the BlackBerry brand back to relevance going forward. The BlackBerry Mercury, DTEK50, and DTEK60 are all great starts, but they say that 2017 will be focused on restoring carrier relationships and convincing the world...
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    BlackBerry sort of announces the Mercury

    BlackBerry today announced the Mercury. The company didn't reveal anything but photos and only referred to it as "the phone that everyone calls Mercury." It's said its final name will be DTEK70. Right now, BlackBerry is also keeping details on specs under wraps, and we still don't have any...
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    BlackBerry announces a more secure software platform for autonomous cars

    BlackBerry has announced that their secure QNX platform is being adapted for cars. Specifically, it's targeted at autonomous vehicles so that drivers in the future can feel safe and assured knowing that the car's software won't be impervious to attacks.
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    Blackberry DTEK70 Android smartphone shown off in another 4-second teaser

    We're still not sure what Blackberry's new Android smartphone will offer, but a second 4-second teaser video has been shared by a TCL executive which gives us another look at the phone's design.
  18. Android News

    CES-bound BlackBerry Mercury shown off its keyboard in teaser video

    The BlackBerry Mercury is CES-bound and has just been revealed in a 4-second teaser video. The clip doesn't show much, but we are given a quick look at its QWERTY keyboard which is placed below the phone's display.
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    Screenshot of Nougat-powered BlackBerry Mercury leaks

    Noted leaker Roland Quandt has revealed a screenshot from a BlackBerry Mercury, which is likely to be unveiled soon. The device will feature a 4.5" screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard and is rumored to be headed to Verizon in the US.
  20. Android News

    BlackBerry Mercury is rumored to be headed to Verizon

    Noted leaker Roland Quandt has revealed that the BlackBerry Mercury is slated to release on Verizon's network. The phone will feature a physical QWERTY keyboard that BlackBerry is most known for, though the device is being built by TCL.
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    Leaked render allegedly gives us a look at the BlackBerry Mercury (DTEK70)

    A new smartphone from BlackBerry has been rumored for a while now, and TCL has even hinted that it will come with a QWERTY keyboard. Now, a leaked render allegedly reveals its design to show us what we can expect from the device.
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    TCL promises that the BlackBerry "brand legacy will live on"

    TCL has announced that the company will be unveiling a new lineup of BlackBerry-branded smartphones at CES 2017.
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    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.
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    BlackBerry has just created a research hub for self-driving cars, called the AVIC

    We have multiple companies wanting in on the self-driving car market, and BlackBerry wants to be at the center of it. The company has just announced a research hub in Ottawa called the BlackBerry QNX Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Center (AVIC). This hub's first task is to team up with Renesas...
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    TCL may not be getting rid of the keyboard on BlackBerry devices

    The President of TCL in North America has tweeted out suggesting that the next BlackBerry will also feature a QWERTY keyboard.