- BlackBerry (BBRY) will start shipping its first Android powered smartphone today, called the Priv, marking the fourth new device released under the leadership of CEO John Chen.
- Standout features include a 5'4" curved display, an 18 MP dual-flash camera and a slide out physical QWERTY keyboard. The device is priced at a steep $699 (unsubsidized).
- A little too late? According to IDC, the once-dominant smartphone maker doesn't even hold 1% of the world-wide market now.
- Previously: U.K. pre-orders begin for BlackBerry's Priv Android phone; specs confirmed (Oct. 19 2015)
BlackBerry begins shipping Priv Android phone
This was corrected on 07/21/2022 at 4:51 AM. Price was originally posted at $899. This has been corrected to $699.