WATERLOO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 11/06/15 — BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, confirmed today its first-ever BlackBerry smartphone powered by Android is now commercially available from carriers in North America. PRIV is available starting today in AT&T retail stores in the U.S. and . PRIV can also now be purchased through BlackBerry–s carrier partners in Canada: , , , , and . Consumers can also continue to place PRIV orders through ShopBlackBerry.com.
Combining the best of BlackBerry–s productivity, security and privacy features with the wide world of Google Play store apps, PRIV is the epitome of form and function. It has been engineered with the world–s finest technology and packaged in an ultra-thin device – including a dual-curved screen, touch and physical keyboards, state-of-the-art 18MP camera, and long-lasting battery – with unique tools that allow users to manage and control their privacy.
“I have said many times that BlackBerry would not release an Android smartphone unless we could make it private and secure. I–m pleased to say that day has arrived,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry. “With BlackBerry–s patented keyboard and the full complement of applications found in Google Play, this device expands our cross-platform strategy and gives end users the best in security, privacy and productivity, with no compromises on applications.”
A New Standard for Security and Privacy
PRIV was designed with security at its core, building on BlackBerry–s legacy of security and keeping private its customers– data. Security highlights include:
A New Standard for the Slider Form Factor
As part of BlackBerry–s cross-platform strategy to provide a greater choice of secure solutions to its customers, users will see a seamless merging of key BlackBerry 10 productivity features like the BlackBerry Hub and BlackBerry Calendar into PRIV. Additional key features include:
While PRIV will provide a choice in operating system to new and existing customers, the company remains committed to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, and will continue to release platform updates focused on security and privacy enhancements.
Availability and Pricing
PRIV is available starting today in AT&T retail stores in the U.S. and , as well as through BlackBerry–s carrier partners in Canada: , , , , and . PRIV orders can also be placed through ShopBlackBerry for $699USD.
For more information on PRIV, go to BlackBerry.com/PRIV. Follow all updates to PRIV on the Inside BlackBerry blog (blogs.BlackBerry.com).
(i) Based on mixed usage scenario. Many factors affect battery life, including network connectivity, application usage, feature configuration and battery age. Actual results may vary.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry is securing a connected world, delivering innovative solutions across the entire mobile ecosystem and beyond. We secure the world–s most sensitive data across all end points – from cars to smartphones – making the mobile-first enterprise vision a reality. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit .
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