UNBOXED: DTEK60 by BlackBerry

The DTEK60 has so far had a great response since launch, making BlackBerry's transition to Android seemingly more and more fruitful.

If you're in the market for a new device, you should check out what the company is offering with their latest flashship smartphone. DTEK60 brings together aspirational design, flagship specs, and the excellent value users crave while addressing their desire for private, secure communications.

  • 5.5" Touch screen display 
  • Quad-core MSM 8996 processor (64-bit 2 x 2.15 GHz + 2 x 1 ...
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Five Tip Friday

1. Add/Change Language in Virtual BlackBerry Keyboard

Just like BlackBerry 10, the virtual keyboard on the Priv supports various languages and scripts that you can download and use.

  •  Open the kayboard by tapping on any input source
  •  Long press the three flying dots on the bottom left
  •  Tap the Gear Icon in the bottom center
  •  Select BlackBerry Keyboard
  •  Further Tap Input Languages
  •  Toggle the language you want

Now, you have to go back to the menu where you selected BlackBerry Keyboard and then ...

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Two Weeks With The BlackBerry Priv

I've gotten a few BBM's about how quiet things have been on my end since the Priv launch, so I wanted to write something up for those who care to read my honest experiences with the device.

So, I've had a Priv of my own for exactly to two weeks, and while the initial experience was sometimes hiccuped, I can't say I'd look back negatively on it. In disclosure, I'm not new to Android; I've had to keep ...

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Hands-On With Private Chat In The Newest BBM Update

The newest BBM update brings many new features - one of which is called Private Chat.

In order for you to be able to initiate a private chat, you will require the newest BBM version installed (both you and your counterpart must have it) but also a new subscription called Privacy and Control - available for pruchase in the BBM shop for a price of $ 0.99 per month. This additional subscription brings other features, such as Edit Messages, Timed & Retract Messages. Joining a Private Chat ...

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Exclusive Gallery: Limited Edition 24Kt Gold BlackBerry Classic

In January, BlackBerry surprised us with a Gold BlackBerry Passport - but limited production to 50 units with a price tag of $999.00 CAD ($899.00 USD).

BlackBerry is offering its most exclusive product to date: the Gold BlackBerry Passport. Only 50 Gold BlackBerry Passports worldwide have been built. With gold-colored metal trim and frets, you will quickly see that it is no ordinary Passport. Meticulously crafted and engraved with "Limited Edition" and the production number, this is an exclusive product you will want to ...

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Review: Scosche Magicmount Car Mount

Car mounts - there are so many brands and styles to choose from! Window mount, dash mount, vent mount; even CD slot mounts!

I struggled, however, finding a car mount that worked well and fit my needs. I'm a BlackBerry Passport user, and we all know it's a rather large device. Most of the mounts that are available on the market for larger devices are large themselves as well as being bulky and heavy.

Enter the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show: I happened to be ...

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AT&T BlackBerry Passport Review

Lisa Gade of MobileTechReview got some hands-on time with the AT&T BlackBerry Passport - BlackBerry’s most outrageous yet lovable smartphone yet.

In case you've forgotten, here's what the Passport is rocking internally:

Specifications

Size (LxWxD): 128 x 90.3 x 9.3mm (9.6mm at camera location)
Weight (w/battery): 194.4g (M2)

Processor:
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with 2.2GHz Quad-Core CPUs (MSM8974-AA)
– Adreno 330, 450MHz GPU

Memory:
– 3GB LPDDR3 800MHz RAM
– 32GB Flash
– Hot-swappable MicroSD slot (up to 64GB ...

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Revisiting The OEM Hard Shell Case For BlackBerry Passport

So you acquired a BlackBerry Passport, a rather expensive device, and now you’d like to pick up a case that will protect your investment.

If you’re like me, and using your Passport heavily and constantly - the OEM BlackBerry hard shell case is a viable option for you. You've probably seen this case at one time or another. After all, it did debut alongside the Passport in September.

Revisiting A Great Case

I looked for a case which was relatively thin, that would enable me ...

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