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– A new BlackBerry smartphone has been spotted in GFXBench listings tipping that the company may be testing use of Samsung’s Exynos chips in its devices.Spotted first by a Weibo user, the BlackBerry smartphone is codenamed as STV100-1 in GFXBench listings. According to the benchmark listings, the handset will feature a 5.1-inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) and pack Samsung’s octa-core Exynos 7420 processor clocked at 2.1GHz. Other specifications include 3GB of RAM; 32GB inbuilt storage; a 16-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front-camera. At the moment, details on the BlackBerry STV100-1 are limited.To recall, Samsung’s Exynos chipsets, apart from being used in Galaxy range of the device, have been used by other handset makers as well. Meizu launched its new flagship smartphone, the Pro 5, in September featuring the Samsung’s Exynos 7420 octa-core processor.Back in April, Android benchmark app AnTuTu claimed that Samsung’s Galaxy S6 topped in benchmarks with an AnTuTu score of 67,520 beating other high-end smartphones. We can expect BlackBerry to target high-end segment with its new Exynos-powered smartphone.

Source: BlackBerry Phone With Samsung Exynos 7420 SoC Spotted in Benchmark

A topic close to the heart of many of our readers, the much loved Canadian handset company has experienced some turbulent times in the past few years. There’s no denying that they have made some excellent phones, but they are in the middle of a turnaround at the moment (event T-Mobile US’ John Legere recently said “they’re on the up”) in a bid to regain market share, as well as focus on areas such as security software and device management.In today’s article, James Rosewell, Founder and CEO of 51Degrees offers his opinion and some facts about the rise and fall (and rise again?) of Blackberry.Until a few years ago, it was rare for businessmen and women to venture far from their trusty BlackBerry devices. In late 2007, BlackBerry took the mobile market by storm with the launch of its 8800 series, which became one of the first widely used connected, ‘smart’ devices. It may have been a far cry from the smartphone as we know it now but the 8800 series generated more than 10 million sales around the world which helped Blackberry hit its highest estimated worth of £49 billion.

Source: The rise and fall of BlackBerry – Mobile Industry Review

EVP Billy Ho on Why Gartner Gives WatchDox by BlackBerry the Top [3.41/5] Score for “High Security” among EFSS Solutions 2nd Year in RowWatchDox11.24.15 / Nicholas C. Greene0 CommentsShare A few months ago, Gartner recognized WatchDox by BlackBerry as a Visionary in its EFSS Magic Quadrant for the second year in a row[i]. We also found WatchDox’s approach to Enterprise File Synchronization and Sharing to be unique and superior – which is why we acquired WatchDox back in May. WatchDox’s data-centric architecture follows files wherever they go, protecting critical enterprise data regardless of how, where, or by whom it’s accessed.Now the analyst firm has recognized WatchDox again, this time in its annual Critical Capabilities for EFSS report[ii], which analyzes and scores the top 16 EFSS solutions on the market. I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief discussion on the report with Billy Ho, BlackBerry’s Executive Vice President of Enterprise Products and Value Added Solutions. I also got insight on precisely why WatchDox comes so highly recommended by analysts and enterprise customers.

Source: Q and A: EVP Billy Ho on Why Gartner Gives WatchDox by BlackBerry the Top [3.41/5] Score for “High Security” among EFSS Solutions 2nd Year in Row | Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog

How PRIV Sets the Bar for Android PrivacyPRIV by BlackBerry10.16.15 / David Kleidermacher97 CommentsShare If you use an Android device today, chances are that it’s not protecting your privacy. According to a study published earlier this week by Cambridge University researchers, nearly 9 out of 10 Android devices are exposed to a critical vulnerability that puts your communications and personal data at risk.It’s not a good situation. However, we at BlackBerry think we can do better. BlackBerry’s new PRIV™ security-enhanced smartphone will bring BlackBerry mobile privacy, security and productivity to the Android world. With full access to Google Mobile Services, the Google Play app store, the latest hardware specs, and a revolutionary slide-out, touch-enabled keyboard, PRIV offers a no-compromise user experience to privacy-minded consumers and enterprises.

Source: How PRIV Sets the Bar for Android Privacy | Inside BlackBerry

How Piers Morgan’s BlackBerry Passport Keeps the World Coming to HimCustomer Q&A11.24.15 / Vicki C. Walker2 CommentsShare When Piers Morgan isn’t busy covering the news, he’s likely making headlines on his own. The British journalist and television personality has a keen eye for knowing what people are interested in, and his brash, bold personality ensures that the news he uncovers will be noticed.

Source: Q and A: How Piers Morgan’s BlackBerry Passport Keeps the World Coming to Him | Inside BlackBerry

Passwords are part of our daily life. From bank PINs to our phone’s unlocking inputs, we use passwords every day. The standard 4-digit PIN or pattern unlock sequence on smartphones nowadays has been okay, but it’s incredibly easy to figure out what a person’s secret code is by just quickly looking over their shoulder. TouchID and other biometric security measures have attempted to solve that issue by making the password invisible in a way, but a lot of people still don’t want their fingerprint data/patterns stored on a device.

Source: PRIV by BlackBerry and Picture Password

PRIV has the authentic BlackBerry keyboard, legendary security, streamlined communications and productivity, combined with the wide world of Google Play™ store apps. It has been engineered with the world’s finest technology, and packaged in an ultra-thin, ergonomically perfect device with a keyboard hidden by SmartSlide technology. – Stunning 5.4” dual-curved screen – Long lasting 3410 mAh battery – Both touch and physical keyboards – Schneider-Kreuznach® certified camera – Extraordinary audio quality PRIV also introduces the exclusive DTEK™ by BlackBerry warning system app to provide you with the power of privacy.

Source: BlackBerry Android Phone – PRIV – Get Updates – Global