PRIV BY BLACKBERRY NOW RUNS ON ANDROID MARSHMALLOW
New updates added
to the company’s secure Android smartphone
to the company’s secure Android smartphone
Singapore
– April 27, 2016 – BlackBerry Limited
(NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released
the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the
first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered by Android. PRIV with Android M is
coming soon to major carriers offering the smartphone. Existing PRIV users will
be able to upgrade to Android M by downloading the software update on their
device.
– April 27, 2016 – BlackBerry Limited
(NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released
the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the
first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered by Android. PRIV with Android M is
coming soon to major carriers offering the smartphone. Existing PRIV users will
be able to upgrade to Android M by downloading the software update on their
device.
Android Marshmallow on PRIV brings users more ways to improve their mobile security
by providing new opportunities
to monitor and control privacy with its unique DTEK app. Users will obtain greater productivity through enhancements to the
BlackBerry keyboard, BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry launcher and battery
performance. Updates to the BlackBerry camera will foster their creativity.
by providing new opportunities
to monitor and control privacy with its unique DTEK app. Users will obtain greater productivity through enhancements to the
BlackBerry keyboard, BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry launcher and battery
performance. Updates to the BlackBerry camera will foster their creativity.
“PRIV by BlackBerry
is the most secure Android device in the market and we continue to find ways to
further enhance users’ security and privacy by adding new features with
the Marshmallow operating system update,” said John Chen, Executive
Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry.
is the most secure Android device in the market and we continue to find ways to
further enhance users’ security and privacy by adding new features with
the Marshmallow operating system update,” said John Chen, Executive
Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry.
Raising the Standard for Privacy and
Security
Security
Building
on BlackBerry’s legacy of security and keeping customer data private, DTEK by
BlackBerry has been updated to empower users with more ways to monitor and
control their privacy – better protecting PRIV from malware, hacks and data
breaches.
on BlackBerry’s legacy of security and keeping customer data private, DTEK by
BlackBerry has been updated to empower users with more ways to monitor and
control their privacy – better protecting PRIV from malware, hacks and data
breaches.
·
Customised Personal Data
Permissions –
Apps demand access to personal data, even when it’s not necessary for the app
to function properly. DTEK gives the power back to users to control what to
share and when. Turn permissions off at any time and still continue to use the
app.
Customised Personal Data
Permissions –
Apps demand access to personal data, even when it’s not necessary for the app
to function properly. DTEK gives the power back to users to control what to
share and when. Turn permissions off at any time and still continue to use the
app.
·
Improved Notification Settings – Users will only be shown
notification controls for sensors that a given app has specifically requested
access to. For example, if an application does not request microphone it will
not appear in the list.
Improved Notification Settings – Users will only be shown
notification controls for sensors that a given app has specifically requested
access to. For example, if an application does not request microphone it will
not appear in the list.
·
S/MIME Support – The new S/MIME feature in
BlackBerry Hub adds another level of security by allowing users to digitally
sign and encrypt their emails.
S/MIME Support – The new S/MIME feature in
BlackBerry Hub adds another level of security by allowing users to digitally
sign and encrypt their emails.
Enhanced BlackBerry Keyboard
The
BlackBerry Keyboard has been updated to provide better predictive typing,
accuracy, and control.
BlackBerry Keyboard has been updated to provide better predictive typing,
accuracy, and control.
·
More Emoji
– Users now have access to over 200 new and updated emojis.
More Emoji
– Users now have access to over 200 new and updated emojis.
·
New Gesture Typing – The new swipe capability allows users
to slide their fingers from key to key to enter words on the virtual and/or
physical keyboard.
New Gesture Typing – The new swipe capability allows users
to slide their fingers from key to key to enter words on the virtual and/or
physical keyboard.
·
Enhanced Word Prediction – Better word predictions anticipate the next word based on where users
place their fingers on keys. Predictive typing now also learns words with
numbers and provides better name suggestions based on a user’s contacts.
Enhanced Word Prediction – Better word predictions anticipate the next word based on where users
place their fingers on keys. Predictive typing now also learns words with
numbers and provides better name suggestions based on a user’s contacts.
·
Better Cursor Control – Activate “Cursor Control” mode on the physical
keyboard for easier positioning and control. Tapping
a key on the physical keyboard more accurately places the focus cursor on
screen.
Better Cursor Control – Activate “Cursor Control” mode on the physical
keyboard for easier positioning and control. Tapping
a key on the physical keyboard more accurately places the focus cursor on
screen.
Know
What You Want, When You Want
What You Want, When You Want
Customised
notifications to better organise apps and manage productivity with a touch of a
button.
notifications to better organise apps and manage productivity with a touch of a
button.
·
Mute Indicator – Users can now see the phone’s
mute status at a glance via the floating phone indicator that appears when a
call is active. Green for when call is active and not muted, yellow for when a
call is active and currently muted.
Mute Indicator – Users can now see the phone’s
mute status at a glance via the floating phone indicator that appears when a
call is active. Green for when call is active and not muted, yellow for when a
call is active and currently muted.
·
New Apps in BlackBerry Hub – Staying connected with friends
has never been simpler. Now view notifications from app favorites Instagram, Skype, Slack and Pinterest directly
in BlackBerry Hub to easily manage all messages in one place.
New Apps in BlackBerry Hub – Staying connected with friends
has never been simpler. Now view notifications from app favorites Instagram, Skype, Slack and Pinterest directly
in BlackBerry Hub to easily manage all messages in one place.
·
Updated BlackBerry Launcher – Better organise apps and
widgets into Recent, Personal, and Work sections. Pop-up Widgets are now turned
on by default for new users. Set a default home screen, delete a home screen,
and remove apps with a flick.
Updated BlackBerry Launcher – Better organise apps and
widgets into Recent, Personal, and Work sections. Pop-up Widgets are now turned
on by default for new users. Set a default home screen, delete a home screen,
and remove apps with a flick.
More Battery Life
Get even
more out of PRIV with updates to further improve the battery life. When PRIV is
at rest, Doze automatically puts the
device into a sleep state to increase standby battery life. The App
Standby feature will keep infrequently used apps from impacting the battery
life.
more out of PRIV with updates to further improve the battery life. When PRIV is
at rest, Doze automatically puts the
device into a sleep state to increase standby battery life. The App
Standby feature will keep infrequently used apps from impacting the battery
life.
Engage Your Creative Side
Added
tools help customers capture the perfect image with ease and add their own
creative flair.
tools help customers capture the perfect image with ease and add their own
creative flair.
·
Capture Professional and
Cinematic Quality Videos – Record videos at 24fps in 4k, 1080p or 720p, for high-quality footage
to share on social media.
Capture Professional and
Cinematic Quality Videos – Record videos at 24fps in 4k, 1080p or 720p, for high-quality footage
to share on social media.
·
Slow Motion Video* – Capture smooth slow motion video with the PRIV’s camera that’s up to
four times slower. Capture video at 120 fps, which plays back smoothly at 30
fps. The slow motion effect can be applied after taking the video and can be
applied to all or any portion of the video.
Slow Motion Video* – Capture smooth slow motion video with the PRIV’s camera that’s up to
four times slower. Capture video at 120 fps, which plays back smoothly at 30
fps. The slow motion effect can be applied after taking the video and can be
applied to all or any portion of the video.
* Audio is not
enabled for slow-motion video at this time.
enabled for slow-motion video at this time.
For more
information on PRIV, go to BlackBerry.com/PRIV. Follow
all updates to PRIV on the Inside BlackBerry blog (blogs.BlackBerry.com). A full list of Android 6.0
Marshmallow updates can be found at: https://www.android.com/intl/en_ca/versions/marshmallow-6-0/
information on PRIV, go to BlackBerry.com/PRIV. Follow
all updates to PRIV on the Inside BlackBerry blog (blogs.BlackBerry.com). A full list of Android 6.0
Marshmallow updates can be found at: https://www.android.com/intl/en_ca/versions/marshmallow-6-0/
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