Early adopters of the PRIV by BlackBerry can download the system's day-one software update to their device upon first boot.

BlackBerry has started pushing the PRIV system software update, a 27.9 MB download, to currently active untis, allowing beta/review users to potentially beat the rush to update their devices.

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The PRIV by BlackBerry is the first foray into the Android ecosystem for the Waterloo-based technology manufacturer. Touted by many as their final attempt at reviving their hardware division, the PRIV is developed with a simplistic approach to Android, making for simple learning curve for new or old Android users alike, while still keeping that iconic BlackBerry 10 experience that BlackBerry users have become accustomed ...

The BlackBerry Priv is less than a day away from being available in carrier retail stores worldwide. With AT&T having exclusive rights in United States at launch for the Android-powered smartphone, many have wondered if/when Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile will be offering the device. With conflicting reports on social media stating that ...

The BlackBerry Priv is set to become available through several carriers tomorrow. As with any Android device, security of the device will likely be measured by how quickly software vulnerabilities can be patched by BlackBerry.

BlackBerry has taken to their Inside BlackBerry blog to provide us with an explanation of how they'll be managing the Android Security patching on the BlackBerry Priv.

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BlackBerry announced that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has selected AtHoc for its new highly secure alerting and crisis communication system. WMATA's primary objective for this stage of deployment within the IT organization is to be able to distribute certain actionable information to and from the Information Technology's (IT) Metro Enterprise Monitoring Center (MEMC), Helpdesk and Customer Services sections within the Office of Data Center and ...

You need to spend money to make money, the saying goes. Well it seems that BlackBerry is all over that adage. Last year, according to Research Inforsource, BlackBerry spent $785,300,000 in R&D. That total is 40.7 percent down from the previous year.

The question is, was it worth it? Does the money spent equal the results? Has ...

You can add another Canadian carrier to the list of those who have confirmed their upcoming availability of BlackBerry Priv! Eastlink confirmed that they'll be carrying the BlackBerry Priv on November 6th. This makes them the sixth Canadian carrier, after we've received confirmation from Rogers, Bell, TELUS,Wind Mobile & Sasktel.

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Ma Bell has heard your cries! AT&T will be carrying the BlackBerry Priv in-stores and online starting November 6th. According to their website, the Priv will be available exclusively from AT&T in the U.S., which contradicts previous reports. We've reached out for clarification, and we were advised that AT&T will be the first U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry’s first Android smartphone on November 6th, with others to follow in the coming weeks.

The Priv will be available for $249 with a 2-year contract, and monthly payments as low as $24.67 with AT&T various Next plans.



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If you reside in Switzerland, you'll be happy to know that online retailer Digitec is offering the Priv by BlackBerry for pre-order! Available for CHF 799.00 (approx $810 USD), you can expect the device to ship on November 18th, 2015.

• Pre-Order Priv by BlackBerry via Digitec

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