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BlackBerry Responds to Loads of Five-Star Spam Reviews in Google Play Store

The cross platform launch of  BBM is providing download numbers surpassing 10 million in its first day, a darn good sign. However, BlackBerry must fix a few bugs plaguing the release. While BlackBerry...

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Bring on the SuperPhone, BlackBerry Not Slowing Down on Handsets Per New CEO...

For a moment many were thinking the Z10, Q10, Q5 and Z30 would be the last smartphone from BlackBerry after it executed its bid to go private reaching the due diligence deadline today. The fairfax...

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Winner Announced: Win a FREE BlackBerry Z10 Exclusively from BlackBerry Empire

With the great feedback we received on our first #BBEHoliday giveaway involving a Z30 we decided to run a second and give another BlackBerry Empire reader the chance to kick off the new year with a...

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Good-bye 2013, Hello 2014

Looking ahead into the new calendar year we know BlackBerry is operating under a new Chief Executive Officer in John Chen who has been vocal about the positive turnaround he intends to take...

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BlackBerry and 7Digital Partner Up, Launching New Music Service Soon

It’s been reported that BlackBerry and 7Digital have partnered up and  is set launch a new music service. This comes after 7Digital’s share price took a dip when BlackBerry announced its former music...

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Unannounced All-Touch BlackBerry Z20 Coming with Passport and Classic!

It’s official that the next BlackBerry devices set to release will be the BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Classic per John Chen. Well it doesn’t stop there because we’ve received a huge tip stating...

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Porsche Design BlackBerry P’9983 Receives Certification in Indonesia

Porsche and BlackBerry remain in cahoots as a Porsche Design BlackBerry P’9983 may come to life based on the info-graphic found over at e-Postel.  It’s been reported that the 3rd generation P series,...

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AT&T pushing out OS 10.2.1.3014 for BlackBerry Z10 and Q10

AT&T users have let us know that a new software update has been made available to them. If you’re on AT&T and using either a Z10 or Q10, you will be able to update to OS 10.2.1.3014. If you...

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BlackBerry Passport unboxing video along with pricing, availability

With the official BlackBerry Passport unveiling underway, the folks at IBB have delivered users a nice look at the new BlackBerry Passport right out of the box with their official unboxing video.  If...

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ATT to Carry BlackBerry Passport, Now Availabale On Amazon – Order Now

Earlier we posted on the availability of the BlackBerry Passport and its current pricing. News has surfaced in regard to where you can find the Passport here in the States. AT&T has been dubbed...

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BlackBerry Passport Available in Red for Pre-Order Just in Time for the...

BlackBerry has let us know that the Passport is now available in Red and can be pre-ordered today directly from Shop.BlackBerry.com and or Amazon. Along with the Red Passport, BlackBerry has also made...

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BBM Protected Brings Extra Encryption, More Security

During the BlackBerry Classic Launch event, BlackBerry’s Jeff Gadway is on stage giving us a BBM Protected demo. For those unaware, BBM Protected runs BBM’s instant messaging client with an added...

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BBM for iPhone updates to Version 2.6.1.31, Refined look and layout for...

BlackBerry has updated its BBM app for iPhone to Version 2.6.1.31 today bringing you a nice refined look and layout for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. If you’re on a iPhone or communicate with...

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BlackBerry Previews New Cloud-based Internet of Things Platform at CES

  While many of us are saddened that BlackBerry axed it’s traditional BlackBerry World Conference, they’ve definitely delivered at this years annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) taking place in Las...

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BlackBerry Classic Review: The Big Fundamental

For the 2014 holiday season BlackBerry made available the new BlackBerry Classic alongside the Passport. Formerly dubbed as the ‘Q20’ the Classic is no Passport in terms of construction, rather...

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New BlackBerry Care Protection Plan Offers up to 2 Years Damage Protection

If you’ve picked up a new BlackBerry 10 device – Classic or Passport, BlackBerry has launched a new Care Protection plan which offers up to 2 years coverage on your handset. The BlackBerry Care...

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Former BlackBerry Execs Launch Score More Baseball, Simplified Scorekeeping...

Former BlackBerry executives Mike Kirkup and Brian Zubert who once led the way for BlackBerry Developer Relations have let us know about their new app – Score More Baseball, currently available for...

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BBM Proteced Brings Secure Mobile Messaging for Android and iOS, Now Available

Those on Android and iOS will now have access to BBM Protected, an an enterprise-grade secure instant messaging service utilizing features of a consumer IM app, stabled with on-premise security...

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BlackBerry Z3 and Z30 Receive Price Cut for Customers of India

Customers of India, BlackBerry has reduced the price of its BlackBerry Z30 and Z3 device. The Z3 will now be available at Rs. 13,990, a price cut of Rs. 2,000 while the Z30 is 4,990 down from the...

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OS 10.3.2.281 Leaks for Most BlackBerry 10 Handsets

A compiled version of OS 10.3.2.281 has leaked for most BB10 device users sporting some additional features. While this OS may never be official, here’s a preview of what’s to come from BlackBerry....

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BlackBerry Classic Officially Launches in Indonesia

BlackBerry has let us know the BlackBerry Classic has officially launched in the country of Indonesia and will be available beginning March 26, 2015. The Classic is expected to start at a price of IDR...

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Preorder BlackBerry Leap Now, Available April 29th for UK Customers

If you’re anywhere in the UK, the BlackBerry Leap is now available for preorder from select vendors. According to reports, the Leap will be available on April 29th but you can place your preorder...

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BBM Meetings Updated, Cross Platform Devices Included

BBM Meetings for BlackBerry, MAC, Android and Windows phone received an update bringing you glitch and bug fixes along with performance improvements. BBM meetings is a cost effective collaboration...

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BlackBerry Offering Limited Pre-Ordering for BlackBerry Leap Smartphone

Users who are in the USA, UK, France and Germany, BlackBerry is currently offering the BlackBerry Leap for pre-order. Customers who wish to pre-order the BlackBerry Leap can do so over at...

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BlackBerry EMM BES12 Cloud Solution Now Available

BlackBerry has let us know that its EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) solution is now available. Those unfamiliar, BlackBerry announced its new cross-platform EMM Cloud solution at Mobile World...

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Twittly for BlackBerry Updated to v1.3.0.1, Brings Simpler UI and More

If you’re looking for a new Twitter client, Twittly for BlackBerry 10 has received a nice update. The Twittly app now sits at v1.3.0.1 and can be downloaded via BlackBerry Betazone for free. New to the...

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New BlackBerry Leap to Run $349 in Canada

It’s been reported that BlackBerry will offer the first device of 2015, the BlackBerry Leap, for $349 in Canada which is a slight bit more than its current rate of $275 in select countries.There is no...

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Limited Edition Red BlackBerry Passport Now Available in UAE and KSA, Order...

BlackBerry has announced that its red limited edition BlackBerry Passport is now available in select locations across the UAE & KSA. Citizens of UAE can pick up the limited edition Passport in the...

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Rogers Pushing Official OS 10.3.1.2576 to BlackBerry Passport Smartphone

BlackBerry Passport users on the Rogers network in Canada are reporting that OS 10.3.1.2576 has become available for download. To check if your Passport is eligible for the update, perform a top-down...

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Telus Offering Official OS 10.3.1.2708 for Most BlackBerry 10 Devices

BlackBerry 10 users, Telus has made official OS 10.3.1.2708 for most devices. If you’re on a BlackBerry Passport, Classic, Z10, Z30 or Q10, perform a top-down swipe to access your ”Settings’ menu....

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CarePartners Nursing Agency Deploys 4,000 BlackBerry 10 Devices to Employees

CarePartners, the home care nursing agency has recently expanded 4,000 employees with BlackBerry 10 devices. The BlackBerry switch will allow CarePartners to securely access patient information, update...

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Twitter for BlackBerry 10 Updated with New Features & Enhancements

Twitter’s native app for BlackBerry 10 has received an update bringing some new features and performance enhancements. The update rolled out now sits at version 10.5.31.12 and be downloaded from the...

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BBM Connected Games Now Integrated for Android BBM Users

BlackBerry let us know that its BBM Connected service is now integrated to support Android users who are running BBM. With BBM Connected, users can interact, share achievements and send game currency...

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BlackBerry CEO John Chen Talks Apple Collaboration with CNN Money

In a sit-down interview with CNN Money, John Chen expressed his open door policy in regard to a collaboration with smartphone rival, Apple – maker of the iPhone.  While Chen would not specify exactly...

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BlackBerry Loyalty Program for Customers of India, Save Today

BlackBerry let us know via their Twitter for India account that it has launched a loyalty program for flagship devices for customers of India. The program, which runs through Infibeam, allows existing...

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T-Mobile to Carry BlackBerry Venice?

In an attempt to help garner support for BlackBerry, the once number one BlackBerry supporter, T-Mobile, is rumored to be a carrier who will be ... Kris Alvarez - T-Mobile to Carry BlackBerry Venice? -...

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BlackBerry Reveals SAP Fiori Apps for BlackBerry Secure Workspace for iOS and...

Carrie over at the BizBlog let us know that 8 SAP Fiori apps are now available for BlackBerry Secure Work Space for both iOS and ... Kris Alvarez - BlackBerry Reveals SAP Fiori Apps for BlackBerry...

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BlackBerry CEO’s Position on Future Handsets, Profability and More

BlackBerry CEO John Chen spent a few minutes with FOXBusiness answering questions regarding the turnaround method we’ve seen at BlackBerry the past two years succeeding the departure of ... Kris...

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Receive and Send Money with PayPal Using BBM

BlackBerry and PayPal have implemented the ability to send and receive money via PayPal directly through BBM. Once users connect their PayPal account to BBM, ... Kris Alvarez - Receive and Send Money...

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BlackBerry Now an Affiliate of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)

Mobile security experts, BlackBerry, announced it is now an official affiliate of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is the country’s leading ......

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