BlackBerry KEYone for AT&T receives software update with October security patch

BlackBerry KEYone for AT&T is now reported to be receiving a software update marked ABI975 which comes with Android 8.1 and includes the Android October security patch. The update has not been listed on the AT&T website yet, so we don't know what changes it offers.

BlackBerry KEY2 LE available in the U.S. for pre-order through Amazon; ships October 12

The BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a budget-friendly variant of the BlackBerry KEY2, coming in at around $250 lesser than its more expensive predecessor. U.S. consumers interested in this handset can now pre-order one from Amazon.

BlackBerry KEY2 LE

The BlackBerry KEY2 LE is an affordable variant of the BlackBerry KEY2. This Android smartphone features a 4.5-inch display, physical keyboard, 64GB of internal storage with microSD, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 3000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB of RAM.

The full BlackBerry KEY2 LE specifications follow:

Get BlackBerry KEY2 for free with two-year contract in Canada

Three of the major carriers in Canada are offering the BlackBerry KEY2 for free when you sign a contract for service with them. Similar deals are also available for the BlackBerry KEYone and BlackBerry Motion, depending on the carrier.

BlackBerry KEY2 receives August Android security patch

The BlackBerry brand is known for keeping its devices secure, so it's always a welcome sight to see the manufacturer release updates focussed on security. In line with this expectation BlackBerry has started pushing out the August Android security update for the BlackBerry KEY2.

BlackBerry KEYone receives Android Oreo update

The BlackBerry KEYone is now receiving the Android Oreo software update. The new version is being rolled out over-the-air starting in Canada and will reach both unlocked and carrier devices.

BlackBerry KEY2 receives Android's July security patch

The BlackBerry KEY2 is currently receiving its first OTA update in the form of the Android security patch for July. The handset comes with the latest version of Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed out of the box, which means the update will mostly be patching any vulnerabilities on Android.

BlackBerry KEYone available for $0.99 at AT&T

While the BlackBerry KEYone has been succeeded by the newer BlackBerry KEY2, the older handset is still available for purchase through many carriers in the U.S. For those looking to purchase a cheaper BlackBerry handset, AT&T has an ongoing promotion which lets you get the BlackBerry KEYone for just $0.99.

BlackBerry KEY2

The BlackBerry KEY2 is an Android smartphone which features a 4.5-inch display, physical keyboard, 128GB of storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 3500mAh battery, fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 660 chipset with 6GB of RAM.

The full BlackBerry KEY2 specifications follow:

BlackBerry Motion

The BlackBerry Motion is an Android smartphone which features a 5.5-inch display, 32GB of internal storage, microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 4000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4GB of RAM.

The full BlackBerry Motion specifications follow:

BlackBerry KEYone

The BlackBerry KEYone is Android smartphone which features a 4.5-inch display, a physical keyboard, 32GB of internal storage with microSD, a 12-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera and a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB of RAM.

The full BlackBerry KEYone specifications follow:

The Indian mobile phone landscape - H1, 2015

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The mobile phone market is extremely dynamic and has been growing rapidly over the years. The Indian market itself is a good example of how the market has grown, and is expected to continue to grow in the years ahead. Gadget research website 91mobiles has put together their own study of emerging trends in the Indian smartphone market, and compiled some infographics predicting what we can expect in the coming months.

BBM for iOS (beta) updated (2.9.0.6) with message retraction and timed messages

BBM for iOS beta has been updated to version 2.9.0.6 with several new features and improvements. After installing the update, users will be able to retract a message that has been sent hastily. This will be useful in case you have accidentally sent a message you wish you hadn't. With the new update, you can rescind the message as long as it wasn't already read. The message can be then edited (to replace the word "hate" with "love") and re-sent.

5 Best Dictation Apps for Smartphones

Dictation apps can make your life easier by reducing the amount of text you have to type, making it safer to respond to communications while driving, and simplifying the process of composing emails. The best dictation apps have an intuitive interface, which aids you in getting more work done without sacrificing your time. Highly accurate apps are available for people who want to dispense with note-taking and save time.

BlackBerry Leap now available for pre-order in U.S., U.K. and Germany, but not Canada

The all-touch BlackBerry Leap was announced last month running BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, and it is now available for pre-order in the U.S., U.K. and Germany. For some reason, in its home country BlackBerry is not accepting pre-orders for the model.

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 Graphite officially announced

BlackBerry has announced a new version of its Porsche Design P'9983 luxury smartphone, which has been available to buy in select markets since last year. The new handset is called BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 Graphite, and comes with "exclusive graphite-metallic colored elements."

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 update halted on older devices due to performance issues

BlackBerry recently started rolling out the BlackBerry 10.3.1 update to all BlackBerry 10 handsets. However it seems the company has put the update on hold for devices like the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10 after complaints from users over battery life, hardware performance, and other issues.

BlackBerry teases upcoming smartphone with slider design and dual-curved display

BlackBerry is hard at work plotting its comeback,  and vaguely unveiled one of the devices it is working on, at MWC 2015. This upcoming BlackBerry flagship phone with a dual-curved 'edge' display and a slider form factor.

BlackBerry Leap officially announced with a 5 inch display and long battery life

The BlackBerry Leap has finally been made official, featuring a 5 inch HD display, no physical QWERTY keyboard and the promise of a 25 hour battery life.

BlackBerry Leap

The BlackBerry Leap is a BlackBerry smartphone which features a 5 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 2 megapixel front camera and a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor with 2GB of RAM.

The full BlackBerry Leap specifications follow: