Android-powered BlackBerry Passport and Silver Edition shown in new video

Earlier, we ve been coming across a number of rumours online, claiming that BlackBerry was cooking up an Android-powered version of the BlackBerry Passport and the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition. Now a new video shows the two devices running Google s operating system. Blackberry Passport and BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition running Android Here s the video: A recent report has leaked photos of the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition running Android 5.1 (Lollipop). The same report claimed that the Android-powered Passport would be available in the first quarter of 2016. However, the Canadian phone maker would only release the said device if the Android-powered BlackBerry Venice slider would do well in the market. Now, a video of the BlackBerry Passport and Silver Edition has been shown on YouTube. The video shown above shows both the BlackBerry Passport and the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition running Android. It shows the settings of the Silver Edition, as well as showing the d
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BlackBerry Passport to have Android-powered version

We ve learned from previous reports that BlackBerry is rumoured to be cooking up a number of Android-powered smartphones. According to a new report, the Canadian phone maker isn t just testing Google s open source operating system on new hardware, but on existing hardware as well. That existing smartphone is said to be the BlackBerry Passport. Android-powered BlackBerry Passport The new rumour comes to us courtesy of Portuguese-speaking 4gnews.pt. The site shows photos of the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition running Android 5.1 (Lollipop). The device in the photos is said to be a prototype under development by BlackBerry running Lollipop. The report adds that BlackBerry will be launching the BlackBerry Passport running Android in the second quarter of next year. It also says that the device will be launched as the BlackBerry Passport 2. Although BlackBerry is said to be developing the BlackBerry Passport powered by Android, there is still no guarantee that the device will see the l
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Morgan Stanley says BlackBerry Passport and Classic are tough to sell

Canadian phone maker BlackBerry has its goal set on selling 2 to 3 million units of the BlackBerry Passport and Classic in FY16. However, according to analysts, the company is finding it hard to sell the smartphones, only selling a total of 8,000 units combined. The news comes to us courtesy of Benzinga.com. It reports: Based on research and conversations, Morgan Stanley said that VARs and resellers are finding BlackBerry is a tough sell, even for enterprise customers. On the phone, Morgan Stanley said that as many as 8,000 Classic and Passport phones have been sold, well below the 2-3 million needed in FY16. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley said that even if BlackBerry is able to stem the declines in its enterprise unit, the $500 million in software revenue is unlikely. In short, BlackBerry will not get anywhere close to this goal. BlackBerry is yet to comment on the matter. Do you believe BlackBerry only sold 8,000 units of the BlackBerry Passport and Classic? Do you still think BlackBerr
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Blackberry Passport turns Red with Vodafone & EE 4G Offers

The Blackberry Passport has been available in both black and white colour schemes since its original launch, but now there s a new colour scheme to get pulses racing. The new red edition Blackberry Passport is a vibrant new model that offers all of the same exciting technology as the earlier models (including that amazing square display!) but encases them in a new  bright red housing including that qwerty keyboard! Blackberry Passport in Red Compare the cheapest deals and prices today! Your Passport to the Best Deals Although at the time of writing this article the Blackberry Passport is also available on Orange and T-Mobile contract deals, that is set to change at midnight tonight as we say farewell to the two previous networks forever! As of tomorrow morning there will only be EE and unfortunately a lot less choice for consumers! However as it stands today, the current cheapest contract tariffs to include a Blackberry Passport without an upfront cost will set you back just £26.50
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Red Blackberry Passport Released on EE & Vodafone 4G Contracts

Joining the original black and white models of the Blackberry Passport is a new red edition for lovers of bold colour schemes. The red Blackberry Passport offers all of the same impressive specifications as the other two colours housed inside its new seductive red casing. See the cheapest prices today for the Blackberry Passport in Red and compare the best UK contract deals. EE & Vodafone Prices At the time of writing this the new red edition Passport is actually available on four networks, however both T-Mobile and Orange deals will be withdrawn forever tomorrow (last day of the month) as EE stops promoting the two operators. Currently the cheapest pay monthly contract deals to offer a red Blackberry Passport with no upfront costs are priced at £26.50 on Vodafone, however this tariff includes just 100 minutes of calls and 100MB of monthly data so is not ideal for anyone other than low users. The most popular contract deal is currently on EE at £31.99 a month with unlimited calls an
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BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 update coming on February 19?

The BlackBerry Passport and the BlackBerry Classic run BlackBerry OS 10.3.1. So if you own a BlackBerry device running BlackBerry 10 such as the Z3, Z10, Z30, Q10, or Q5, you must be wondering when the latest version of the operating system will be rolling out to your smartphone. According to a report, the update will be rolling out on the 19th of February. The news comes to us courtesy of N4BB. BlackBerry was expected to roll out the update last month, but the Canadian phone maker pushed the update back for later this month. So when this month? According to site s source, the 10.3.1 update will be available globally on the 19th of February. The site adds that BlackBerry supposedly was planning to roll out the update last week, but it reportedly had issues with the update accidentally wiping the entire device. Of course, since this is anything but official, take it with a pinch of salt. Keep it here at Phones LTD for further updates.
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BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Z3 win iF Design Awards

BlackBerry has just announced that its BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Z3 have won 2015 iF Design Awards. According to the Canadian phone maker, For over 60 years, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized around the world as a label of design excellence, and the iF logo is an internationally established symbol identifying outstanding achievements in design. Speaking about the design of the two smartphones, Brian Paschke, Senior Industrial Designer at BlackBerry said: Inspired by the passport, a universal symbol of mobility, the BlackBerry Passport is perfect for traveling light. To continually evolve, the BlackBerry Passport leverages our strength and heritage, yet is new and innovative. The touch-sensitive keypad affords an efficient typing experience, blending the digital and the physical. To enhance the experience, we used the typeface Slate in the same size and color for the physical and onscreen keys. The stainless steel frame, inspired by modern architecture, is exposed to ce
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White Blackberry Passport – Best Contract Deals, Cheapest Prices

The new and unique Blackberry Passport has now been released in a white colour scheme with contract deals on multiple UK networks and we ve added all available pay monthly tariffs to our price comparison database for you to compare! Cool White Passport Offering all of the same high-end features of the original black edition Blackberry Passport this new white variant is now available on Vodafone, EE 4G, O2, Orange and T-Mobile contracts as well as a SIM free handset. Blackberry Passport White Compare the best contract deals at the cheapest prices today. The cheapest pay monthly tariff to offer a free white Blackberry Passport is currently priced at £26.50 a month on the Vodafone network but is only really suitable for low users with just 100 minutes of calls and 100MB of data available. A better and far more popular contract is on O2 at £28 a month with a free phone which includes 500 minutes of calls and 500MB of data. Click on the main image to compare the cheapest UK prices today.
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Check out the ‘Limited Edition BlackBerry Passport – Black and Gold’

BlackBerry has launched the BlackBerry Passport Black and Gold, a limited edition variant of the BlackBerry Passport that sports gold-coloured stainless steel and a calf leather rear shell. BlackBerry is selling this limited edition BlackBerry Passport for $899 (around £600). BlackBerry announced, BlackBerry® is offering its most exclusive product to date: the Limited Edition Black & Gold Passport. Only 50 Limited Edition Black & Gold Passports will be available worldwide. This meticulously crafted device is black with a gold colored stainless steel frame and detailing. It is also engraved with “Limited Edition” and the production number. This is an exclusive product you will want to get your hands on before they are gone. This limited edition offer also comes with a Valextra cover made from soft calf leather with Valextra “costa” lacquered piping. The cover has a slim profile and is NFC-friendly, allowing message notifications and automatic power saving. BlackBerry built t
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Blackberry Passport joined by new Classic as Contract Deals Launched

Joining the recently released Blackberry Passport (which has just been launched in white) is another new device that nods to the previous and much loved qwerty keyboard design of Blackberry phones of old. The new Blackberry Classic offers classic design with cutting edge productivity in a phone designed for previous Bold 9900 users who loved the trackpad navigation and dedicated keys that made using the phone so easy but were omitted from more recent models. Blackberry Classic Pricing UK consumers can now buy contract deals for the Blackberry Classic on T-Mobile, EE, Orange and Vodafone networks with the cheapest line rental offering a free phone starting at just £22.50 a month for low users. This new phone has also been made available SIM free and unlocked to all operators for those that prefer to use their own SIM card with an existing contract or on pay as you go. The most popular deal is currently offered by EE, the 4G network offers 1000 minutes and 1GB of data for £24.99 an
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