Product description

BLACKBERRY, POWERED BY ANDROID

The PRIV™ by BlackBerry® is the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone to run Android™. With the best integrated messaging experience on Android, the added security of BlackBerry, and the full ecosystem of Android and its apps, it’s the best of both worlds. The power of BlackBerry is now on Android.

Android amplified

BlackBerry brings incredible new features to the Android platform that make sharing ideas and connecting with people faster and easier.

All your messages in one place

BlackBerry® Hub brings all of your communications into one place so you can view and respond to all your messages from one location. Connecting to your network has never been simpler. Whether it’s email, SMS, calendar, phone calls or social media1, BlackBerry Hub allows you to see and prioritise all your messages at a glance, so you never miss a thing.

Intelligent calendar

Get the best out-of-box calendar experience on Android. It seamlessly syncs with work accounts, as well as personal, for a truly integrated experience.

Take control of your privacy

Whether it’s your financial reports or your selfies, your data is encrypted on the PRIV by BlackBerry. Extra steps are taken at both hardware and software levels to authenticate the Android OS in order to help protect you from malware and any attempts to tamper with your OS. In this world of interconnected apps and networks, controlling what is shared and with whom it’s shared can be a challenge. DTEK™ by BlackBerry® for Android™ lets you know when your privacy could be at risk so you can take action to improve it.

Never miss a beat with easy-to-use short-cuts and controls

Widgets allow you to see app content quickly on Android devices, displaying information from an app directly on your home screen. They can take up a lot of space there though, and potentially include sensitive information. BlackBerry Pop-up Widgets are a pre-loaded feature on the PRIV by BlackBerry, which allow you to view any application widget by simply swiping up or down across the icon on your home screen, giving you fast access to the information you need. Gesture controls have been improving the way information is accessed on BlackBerry smartphones for years. On PRIV by BlackBerry, swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen will allow you to quickly open BlackBerry Hub, Device Search, or Google Now, so your most important information is always one swipe away.