BlackBerry move to embrace Android may bring unexpected reward

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 08:54

BlackBerry Ltd`s move to embrace Android may be aimed at lifting revenue from its software and device management segment, but analysts say it may inadvertently give its device arm a fillip and a new lease on life.

BlackBerry may put Android system on new device: Sources

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 09:51

BlackBerry will probably use Android on an upcoming slider device that is likely to be released this autumn.

BlackBerry wins dismissal of US lawsuit over BlackBerry 10

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 09:41

BlackBerry Ltd on Friday won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently inflating its stock price by painting a misleadingly upbeat picture of the prospects for its BlackBerry 10 smartphone line.

BlackBerry updates software, offers access to Android apps

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 00:32

BlackBerry rolled out a major software update on Thursday, allowing users of its entire suite of BlackBerry 10 devices such as the Z10, Q10 and Z30 to access Android applications, and a host of other features, including Blend.

BlackBerry launches Classic in India for Rs 31,990

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 17:13

The device will be sold through eCommerce major Snapdeal and BlackBerry Exclusive Stores.

BlackBerry 10 OS updated with new lock screen feature, FM radio

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 14:01

The latest version 10.2.1 also includes offline reading mode in the web browser, better management of the BlackBerry hub for notifications, and support for group messages over email or SMS.

BlackBerry Q5 price slashed by 20% to Rs 19,990

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:12

Canadian handset maker BlackBerry Monday slashed the price of Q5 smartphone by 20 per cent to Rs 19,990 to boost sales of devices powered by its latest operating system BB-10.

BlackBerry pulls latest Twitter app update

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 20:56

The struggling company said Twitter version 10.2.2 has been removed from BlackBerry World due to user reported issues.

BlackBerry pulls latest Twitter app update

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 19:25

BlackBerry has pulled the latest update to the Twitter app for BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry cancels device launches, rising inventory costs hurt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 18:41

BlackBerry said the pile up was mainly on account of unsold BlackBerry 10 devices, which was launched earlier this year with much fanfare.

BlackBerry plans sales sops to distributors; handset price may lower

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:04

The price of latest BlackBerry handsets are expected to fall further as the Canadian smartphone maker plans more sales incentives to distributors and operators for pushing the sales of its BB10 devices.

BlackBerry hit with securities shareholder class action

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 09:33

A shareholder of BlackBerry Ltd sued the company and its executives on Friday, accusing them of inflating the stock price by painting a misleadingly rosy picture of the business prospects of its BlackBerry 10 smartphone line.