With the BlackBerry PRIV hitting consumers in less than two weeks, it should come as no surprise that the BlackBerry's Android-specific apps would be starting to appear in Google Play.

So far, we've seen DTEK by BlackBerry, BlackBerry Keyboard, BlackBerry Launcher, MicrosoftexFAT for BlackBerry, BlackBerry Password Keeper, & BlackBerry Camera appear in Google's beloved app storefront.

UPDATE (10/27/2015): We are starting to see more apps appearing today, with the addition of Contacts by BlackBerry, Notes by BlackBerry, BlackBerry Calendar, Tasks by BlackBerry, BlackBerry Services, BlackBerry Hub & BlackBerry Device Search.

DTEK by BlackBerry


In this world of interconnected apps and networks, controlling what is shared and with whom it’s shared with can be a challenge. BlackBerry® DTEK for Android™ allows you to view and improve your privacy level and monitor application access to your camera, microphone, location, and personal information. Take control with DTEK by BlackBerry.

Key Features:
• Monitor – Know at a glance the overall security rating for your device, as well as for specific security features. You can identify whether you need to take any action to improve the security of your device.
• Control – Easily change your security settings ...

If you think that BlackBerry is putting all its eggs into the Android basket lately, you probably aren't too far from the obvious truth. But, it would seem that there might still be a slight glimmer of hope for their continued support of BlackBerry 10, as you can see from the update below that they've provided to developers.

You'll notice that "continue to support the current release of the Android Runtime" is probably one of points that sticks out the most for the average consumer. Almost implies that Android Runtime won't see much changes going ...

The last quarter has been anything but a smooth transition for BlackBerry's India office, but there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. According to FirstPost, BlackBerry India has appointed Narendra Nayak as its new Managing Director. Mr Nayak joins BlackBerry after an 18 month stint at LinguaNext Technologies as Executive ...

With BlackBerry PRIV pre-orders going live on ShopBlackBerry last Friday, carriers are slowly announcing their commitment to the device. We can confirm now that WIND Mobile will be releasing the BlackBerry PRIV to its device lineup in the foreseeable future, as they've added the device to their website with a 'coming soon' status. ...

While you're busy pre-ordering the new BlackBerry Priv you may want to also pre-order some accessories.

Shop BlackBerry has listed several Priv-specific items for sale. The page mostly confirms what we reported back on October 8th.

Seeing as this is an Android ...

It's finally Friday! After Wednesday's mishap, the BlackBerry Priv Pre-Order page is now live, with an updated cost of $699 USD unlocked for Americans, $899 CAD for Canadians and £559.00 for Brits with an expected ship date of November 6th.

Shortly after the pages went live, they were mysteriously removed by BlackBerry. We've reached out to our contacts, and they've advise us that the pre-order page should properly go live on ...

BBM Channels have been a part of the BBM platform for over two years, but they updates/changes to expand on the productivity and capabilities of the social media platform have been few and far between. Sure, BlackBerry has added targeted audience options and multiple admins, but the ability to schedule a post is one that ...

BlackBerry Blend has a small update today. Not much in the changelog this time other than "bug fixes" though.

If you're a Blend addict too, fire up BlackBerry World and grab the update for yourself.

If your least favorite bug was fixed, be sure to comment ...

Less than 24 hours after clearing PTCRB Certification, the BlackBerry Priv is now making its appearance on the FCC Approval for requirements for data and specs for new devices in the USA.

In total, BlackBerry had three submissions for the Priv (L6ARHM180LW + L6ARHL210LW + L6ARHK210LW), with a total of nine documents to go along with it.

FCC ID L6ARHM180LW
L6A-RHM180LW, L6A RHM180LW, L6ARHM180LW, L6ARHM18OLW, ...

After receiving credible proof of Bell Mobility's & Rogers' plans to carry the BlackBerry Priv, we can exclusively confirm today that Telus will indeed carry the BlackBerry Priv, with an expected availability of November 6th. The actual pricing is not known at this time, but you can expect it to likely mirror Roger's pricing ...

Last night, one of the webmasters for ShopBlackBerry accidentally put the BlackBerry Priv pre-order page live to the interwebs. While the "Pre-Order now" button wasn't enabled, we were able to discover the cost of $750 USD unlocked for Americans and $949 CAD for Canadians, with an expected ship date of November 16 after pre-orders begin.

Shortly after the pages went live, they were mysteriously removed by BlackBerry. We've reached ...

Michael T from the Rogers Social Media Team has let slip the pricing today for the BlackBerry Priv on Twitter. The full outright price will be $799.99CAD and $399.99CAD with a 2 year share everything plan.


This would equate to just over $600USD with today's ...

On the heels of yesterdays posts about BlackBerry's Google union and how they secured the OS comes a further overview of Android for Work and how it works with BES12.

The overview has developers in mind...Android developers.

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Signs of an impending BlackBerry Priv are abound these days. Today, we've started seeing proof of BlackBerry's PTCRB certification for the Priv, more specifically STV100-1 & STV100-3. The purpose of the PTCRB is to provide the framework within which GERAN , UTRAN , and E-UTRAN device certification can take place for members of the PTCRB, similar to FCC certification.


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