BLACKBERRY
LAUNCHES SOFTWARE LICENSING PROGRAM FOR ITS MOBILITY SOLUTIONS BUSINESS
LAUNCHES SOFTWARE LICENSING PROGRAM FOR ITS MOBILITY SOLUTIONS BUSINESS
BlackBerry delivering on its smartphone
software strategy, BlackBerry Hub+ gives Android users the quintessential
BlackBerry productivity experience
software strategy, BlackBerry Hub+ gives Android users the quintessential
BlackBerry productivity experience
Singapore – August 4, 2016 – BlackBerry Limited
(NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, announced
today the launch of a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions
business by introducing the BlackBerry® Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry
applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes productivity and communication on Android 6.0
Marshmallow smartphones effortless.
(NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, announced
today the launch of a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions
business by introducing the BlackBerry® Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry
applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes productivity and communication on Android 6.0
Marshmallow smartphones effortless.
BlackBerry’s
Mobility Solutions unit manages the BlackBerry smartphone business and development
of device software offerings that includes maximizing the best of BlackBerry 10
software features and making them accessible on other platforms.
Mobility Solutions unit manages the BlackBerry smartphone business and development
of device software offerings that includes maximizing the best of BlackBerry 10
software features and making them accessible on other platforms.
“An
important initiative of the Mobility Solutions unit is a software strategy that
combines BlackBerry’s strength in security, engineering savvy and device
experience. The result – the ability to extend the best of BlackBerry’s secure
communications and productivity features to any Android M consumer, enterprise
or government customer,” said Ralph Pini, Chief
Operating Officer and General Manager, Mobility Solutions, BlackBerry. “Our
customers have always raved about the unique experience of our proprietary
productivity apps such as the BlackBerry Hub, calendar
and contacts, amongst others. I’m excited that we’re now able to offer these
amazing features to all Android users that demand the most out of their
smartphones.”
important initiative of the Mobility Solutions unit is a software strategy that
combines BlackBerry’s strength in security, engineering savvy and device
experience. The result – the ability to extend the best of BlackBerry’s secure
communications and productivity features to any Android M consumer, enterprise
or government customer,” said Ralph Pini, Chief
Operating Officer and General Manager, Mobility Solutions, BlackBerry. “Our
customers have always raved about the unique experience of our proprietary
productivity apps such as the BlackBerry Hub, calendar
and contacts, amongst others. I’m excited that we’re now able to offer these
amazing features to all Android users that demand the most out of their
smartphones.”
The Best of BlackBerry…on
Android
Android
BlackBerry
Hub+ for Android is a suite of applications that includes the BlackBerry Hub, calendar,
contacts, notes, tasks, device search, launcher and password keeper applications
for Android smartphones.
Hub+ for Android is a suite of applications that includes the BlackBerry Hub, calendar,
contacts, notes, tasks, device search, launcher and password keeper applications
for Android smartphones.
Users
can download a free trial from Google Play and access BlackBerry Hub+ from any
Android device running 6.0 Marshmallow. The trial includes a suite of
applications, including the BlackBerry Hub, calendar and password keeper. After
a 30-day trial, users can continue using the apps for free with an ad-based
experience, or subscribe to the entire suite of apps for 99 cents a month,
which will include additional features: contacts, tasks, device search, notes
and launcher. Additionally, users can choose to download the full suite from
Google Play or just pick their favorite apps.
can download a free trial from Google Play and access BlackBerry Hub+ from any
Android device running 6.0 Marshmallow. The trial includes a suite of
applications, including the BlackBerry Hub, calendar and password keeper. After
a 30-day trial, users can continue using the apps for free with an ad-based
experience, or subscribe to the entire suite of apps for 99 cents a month,
which will include additional features: contacts, tasks, device search, notes
and launcher. Additionally, users can choose to download the full suite from
Google Play or just pick their favorite apps.
For users on BlackBerry® 10, PRIVTM
and DTEK50TM, all of these apps come fully integrated for a seamless
out of the box experience.
and DTEK50TM, all of these apps come fully integrated for a seamless
out of the box experience.
Key features of the
BlackBerry Hub+ include:
BlackBerry Hub+ include:
·
Hub: A unified inbox that
allows you to:
Hub: A unified inbox that
allows you to:
o
compose email messages and social posts
compose email messages and social posts
o
respond directly to messages and calendar invitations
respond directly to messages and calendar invitations
o
snooze items so that you can view them at a later date, time
or location
snooze items so that you can view them at a later date, time
or location
o
quickly select recipients for email messages using suggested
contacts
quickly select recipients for email messages using suggested
contacts
o
file email messages and manage all your folders
file email messages and manage all your folders
o
search for messages or contacts saved directly on your
device or on the email server
search for messages or contacts saved directly on your
device or on the email server
and more.
·
Calendar: View and respond to
meeting invitations directly from the BlackBerry Hub. When you create or change
events, you can avoid double bookings by viewing when you’re busy. Using the “Join
Now” feature, you can instantly dial into your meetings directly from your
event reminder. And with Google Now™ voice commands, booking meetings has never
been easier.
Calendar: View and respond to
meeting invitations directly from the BlackBerry Hub. When you create or change
events, you can avoid double bookings by viewing when you’re busy. Using the “Join
Now” feature, you can instantly dial into your meetings directly from your
event reminder. And with Google Now™ voice commands, booking meetings has never
been easier.
·
Password Keeper: Stores all your
passwords, log in information and important records safe in one highly secure
spot that is encrypted with a password of your choice.
Password Keeper: Stores all your
passwords, log in information and important records safe in one highly secure
spot that is encrypted with a password of your choice.
·
Contacts: Stores all your
contact info in one location for convenient management. You can interact with
your contacts using a variety of methods such as phone calls, text and email
messages, or calendar events directly from the Contacts app. You can also create and manage contact
groups.
Contacts: Stores all your
contact info in one location for convenient management. You can interact with
your contacts using a variety of methods such as phone calls, text and email
messages, or calendar events directly from the Contacts app. You can also create and manage contact
groups.
·
Tasks: Increase your
efficiency at work by creating tasks, setting due dates and reminders to help
you stay focused and meet your deadlines.
Tasks: Increase your
efficiency at work by creating tasks, setting due dates and reminders to help
you stay focused and meet your deadlines.
·
Device Search: Easily find a
contact, a meeting, a file, an email, a song by searching in one universal
search bar.
Device Search: Easily find a
contact, a meeting, a file, an email, a song by searching in one universal
search bar.
·
Notes: Keep track of to-do
lists or your bucket list, notes for a presentation, action items from a
meeting, gift ideas for your family or groceries you need to pick up after work.
Notes: Keep track of to-do
lists or your bucket list, notes for a presentation, action items from a
meeting, gift ideas for your family or groceries you need to pick up after work.
·
Launcher: Turn multi-step actions
like sending an email or calling a friend into a one-click task. BlackBerry
Launcher lets you organize apps, widgets and shortcuts on customized home
screen panels for instant access.
Launcher: Turn multi-step actions
like sending an email or calling a friend into a one-click task. BlackBerry
Launcher lets you organize apps, widgets and shortcuts on customized home
screen panels for instant access.
For
more information on BlackBerry Hub+, go to BlackBerry.com. Follow all updates
to BlackBerry Hub+ on the Inside BlackBerry blog here.
more information on BlackBerry Hub+, go to BlackBerry.com. Follow all updates
to BlackBerry Hub+ on the Inside BlackBerry blog here.
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