BlackBerry open letter to customers: ‘You can continue to count on us’
BlackBerry is seeking to reassure customers that it's not dead yet with an open letter published in 30 publications in 9 countries. While acknowledging that BlackBerry is not for everyone, it tells existing customers, "You can continue to count on us."
Lazaridis to the rescue? BlackBerry co-founder considers bid for company
Mike Lazaridis – the man who helped build BlackBerry, who took it to global domination in the smartphone market, and who watched as its market share slid into single figures – is considering making a bid for the struggling company.
Best Apps of the Week: Pivvot, FIFA 14, Pocket Trains, and more
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At last, some good news for BlackBerry as BB10 gets NATO security clearance
At last, some good news for BlackBerry – the NATO military alliance has given the company a vote of confidence by approving its BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and BlackBerry 10 smartphones for classified communications.
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T-Mobile removes BlackBerry stock from its stores
T-Mobile has stopped selling BlackBerry devices at its brick-and-mortar stores as “keeping stock in the retail distribution system was inefficient”. However, it'll continue to display BlackBerry devices in store “for those who would like to see one.”
BlackBerry says launch of BBM app for Android and iOS delayed by at least a week
BlackBerry's BBM messaging app for Android and iOS is on its way! Trouble is, no one knows exactly when it'll arrive. It was supposed to launch last weekend, but it all went horribly wrong. Now the company says it won't be here for at least another week.
BlackBerry sale? Fairfax consortium offers $4.7 billion for troubled mobile company
BlackBerry may have found a buyer. The struggling mobile maker said Monday it had signed a letter of intent to sell to a consortium led by Toronto-based Fairfax Financial in a deal worth $4.7 billion.
BlackBerry ‘pauses’ launch of BBM for Android and iOS
Announced to great fanfare at a BlackBerry Live event back in May, the launch of BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS this weekend was supposd to be a proud moment for the troubled mobile company. But it didn't happen.
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BlackBerry to cut workforce by up to 40 percent as new Z30 handset launches
Just as BlackBerry takes the wraps off its new Z30 handset and gears up to launch its BlackBerry Messenger app for iOS and Android devices, a new report suggests the company is planning to cut around 5,000 jobs by the end of the year.
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BlackBerry may be selling, but Huawei says it’s not buying
For the second time in almost as many months, Huawei has denied rumors it's considering acquiring another mobile manufacturer. This time it's BlackBerry, but Huawei says it wants to go it alone instead.
BlackBerry board keen to sell company by November, report says
A Wall Street Journal report Wednesday suggested BlackBerry's board is keen to sell off the company, either as a whole or in parts, by November. The company has reportedly already held preliminary discussions with a number of potential bidders.
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BlackBerry Q10 ‘hit the ground and died,’ according to WSJ
According to a recent report from Wall Street Journal, sales of the Blackberry Q10 have been unexpectedly low since its release.
Report claims BlackBerry Q10 sales are a disaster, as company continues to struggle
In the same week as Sprint announced the availability of the BlackBerry Q10, so a report has been published stating consumers haven't shown any interest in the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry 10 phone.
BlackBerry and Samsung join forces to push forthcoming BBM app in emerging markets
BlackBerry and Samsung have formed an unlikely partnership, and will be jointly promoting the forthcoming cross-platform version of BlackBerry Messenger. The first examples have now been published.
Here’s why your email is insecure and likely to stay that way
Email is the Internet's original killer app, but it wasn't designed with security or privacy in mind. Can email ever be truly secure?
Common BlackBerry Q10 problems and how to fix them
Have you stumbled into any of these BlackBerry Q10 problems? We've got workarounds and solutions for overheating, battery life, contacts syncing, and other issues.
BlackBerry’s new 9720 will run old OS, won’t change its financial situation (Updated)
BlackBerry has announced a new smartphone, the BlackBerry 9720, which runs its older BlackBerry OS 7.1 software. Its specification isn't exciting, but at least we can expect it to be cheap.
BlackBerry got dumped, but it’s not too late to be the prettiest girl at the dance!
BlackBerry's first big BB10 phone, the Z10, is not selling well. Only four months into its life, it's been discounted by major retailers. But it's a good phone. Here's what we think BlackBerry can do to gussy itself up and get ready for the next dance.
BlackBerry boss says company needs more time after ‘less-than-perfect’ Z10 launch
When things aren't going well, it's a good idea to ask for more time to rectify the situation. But just how much time does BlackBerry need, or have left? CEO Thorsten Heins said Tuesday the company is "driving night and day to deliver improvements."
BlackBerry ships 6.8 million smartphones, promises another BlackBerry 7 smartphone release later this year
BlackBerry has published its earnings and sales figures for the last three months, revealing it has sold a total of 6.8 million smartphones, and 100,000 PlayBook tablets.
BlackBerry Q10 – complete with that physical keyboard – comes to AT&T June 21
The BlackBerry Q10 – that's the one with the physical keyboard – is set to hit AT&T stores on Friday, priced at $199.99 with a two-year contract.
The BlackBerry Q5 is official, all set for release in July (Updated)
BlackBerry has announced its third BlackBerry 10 device, the BlackBerry Q5. As the name suggests, it's a QWERTY-equipped phone, but is designed for emerging markets and most likely, will have a lower cost than the BlackBerry Q10.
BlackBerry to sell new flagship touch phone, the A10, by the holidays
BlackBerry is will be replacing its current flagship phone, the Z10, with a brand new top tier device, the A10, by the 2013 holiday season.
T-Mobile UK outs the BlackBerry Messenger app’s release date as June 27 (Updated)
UK network T-Mobile has tweeted the BlackBerry Messenger app for iOS and Android will be released on June 27, following BlackBerry's May announcement and confirmation the app would arrive during the summer.
BBM as a preload? BlackBerry’s messaging service set to come pre-installed on rival devices
BlackBerry says it's in talks with a number of handset makers which could see its BBM service come preloaded on rival devices. The news comes a few weeks after the mobile maker said it would soon be rolling out its messaging service to iOS and Android.
The BlackBerry Q10 is ready to pre-order through AT&T for $200, will ship mid-June
AT&T has put the BlackBerry Q10 up for pre-order through its website. It's priced at $200 with a two-year contract, a price which matches its sister phone, the BlackBerry Z10, and it is expected to ship in the next few weeks.
Just how bad are things if you’re not Apple or Samsung?
We take a look at how bad things really are for smartphone manufacturers competing against Apple and Samsung. Can HTC, Sony, Motorola, Nokia, or BlackBerry regain former successes?
BlackBerry Q10 finally available for Verizon pre-order
The BlackBerry Q10 is now available for pre-order on Verizon's website, with a ship date expected for June 6.
Connected cars are the next mobile frontier, and BlackBerry has a head start
While BlackBerry’s smartphone business has notoriously struggled in recent years, its QNX operating system has made major inroads in connected cars, which could lend it an advantage down the line.
Sprint confirms late summer release for the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10
Sprint has confirmed it will be stocking the BlackBerry Q10 sometime in the late summer, and when it does arrive, it will connect to its 4G LTE network. The BlackBerry Q10 is unusual as it has a physical keyboard, a feature rarely seen on modern smartphones.
BlackBerry outs BBM Channels, a social platform for brands and celebrities
BlackBerry plans to stay competitive with BBM by adding Channels, a new social platform aimed squarely at celebrities and brands.
Watch out WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger is headed to iOS and Android this summer
BlackBerry will release a BBM application for iOS and Android device this summer, bringing its popular messaging app to other platforms for free, and for the first time.