Today I did something which many expected and some others wondered what took me so long to do – I ordered my DTEK60 from ShopBlackBerry.ca. I’ve been interested in the DTEK60 since the rumours started to flow around for some time.  Finally, a top-tier spec’d all touch BlackBerry Android device, something to bring me back to my Z30 days – a device which remains to be my all-time favourite.  However, this decision to buy a BlackBerry device was much different than any ...

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Each Tuesday, we'll bring you the most interesting rumours in the BlackBerry community and let you know if there's any real supporting evidence. Devices, OS's, and more hot topics - it's your one-stop post to get the latest rumours. It's been a while since out last post, so please be patient as we try and get things back in motion!

Rumour

BlackBerry DTEK60 Available On The 25th

Source

Forums, Early (3rd Party) Retail Page

Confirmations

That ...

BlackBerry has always been known for their world-class security. However, there are always people trying to do the “unthinkable” and break through. Today, BlackBerry has pushed out a notification through BBM stating that people are “phishing” through the popular app. The company is warning people that they would never ask you for your passwords or email address. Have a look at the screenshot from my Priv.

Personally, I have not seen one of these messages yet. But am always weary whenever I see emails ...

With all the talk around the pending DTEK60 (Argon) release, there has been little talk about the Mercury lately, that is until now. The Mercury has made another appearance online this week, showing up on Geekbench. Despite my/our initial knowledge of the device as I outlined in my article “Iconic BlackBerry Physical Keyboards Will Live On” it is now known that the Mercury will not have those “top-tier” specs as what was believed.

What is known now is that the Mercury will ...

If we were unable to check out the live stream of BerryFlow’s Upstream episode 120 fear not.  Here is the video, sit back and have a listen or watch what James, Bla1ze , Alex and I had to say about these topics which were covered tonight:

• BBM Chatbots
• BlackBerry Hub+ Services vs Samsung Focus
• DTEK60 vs other devices
• DTEK50 Security Update
• BerryFlow on Android
  
  

Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think!

Today we are happy to announce that BlackBerryCentral will be joining CrackBerry on BerryFlow’s Upstream! When we're able to, members from the team will join James, Blaz1e, Alex and the others in discussions revolving around our favourite topics in the BlackBerry community.

Overall, we all believe that this will be bring nothing but the best experience and engagement to the community. Be sure to tune in tonight at 8pm EDT as Scott joins for the first time! Be sure to let us know what you think ...

The arguably most known unannounced BlackBerry has been spotted on yet another website. The DTEK60 or Argon as mentioned on the Staples Canada page is currently listed for $700 but not available for order just yet.

This is yet another site listing the device after NCIX and B&H. According to the Staples site, the DTEK60 will have the following specs:

Argon brings together aspirational design, flagship specs, and the excellent value users crave while addressing their desire for private, secure communications.

• 5.5" Touch screen ...

During the earnings call, John Chen announced - to some people’s shock, or expectations or others’ sadness – that the BlackBerry Hardware division would be shutting down. This move was made by the sheer fact that John Chen was unfortunately unable to make the division profitable and he had set a timeframe in which he had to make a decision on its ill fate.

BlackBerry’s plan here out will be to develop their software for devices and then license it out to phone OEMs for their ...