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i was wondering... is blackberry hub still available in android version? how about the email client, does Priv still using BB10 email or android?

Still waiting for this to be available.

Blackberry Hub on Priv is not integrated in the os as BB10 OS from what I read. Most probably email client is using android email app.

Will be out early December here from what I heard.

Want to try the phone first before decided to buy one.

The email, BBM twitter are integrated with Priv Hub.


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have you guys watched this review yet? i really like the design but with this kind of software, i'm starting to doubt it. hopefully the Marshmallow update will improve it.

The best method is to actually go and try it for yourself. My impression is that its a 1+1, as in stock Google experience until you actually start using BlackBerry Apps.


Just like how swiftkey vs blackberry flow keyboard is. When BlackBerry released their keyboard SwiftKey retaliated by having their own predictions above the words, because that was exclusive to BlackBerry, and when BlackBerry released it for Android it became fair game.

There are tonnes of EMAIL management program, but nothing beats the Hub. The Hub to me is the better, organized, less messier notifications. You can still set (since its android) to have top down notifications or mitigate them all to Hub.


Too bad BlackBerry doesn't actually "rent out" their APKs (there was a plan called "BlackBerry Suite for Android". Or else I would have done it from day one and made full video of it, and why you should consider BlackBerry suite for Android or buy a Priv straight away if you're comfortable with the Android operating system.

Oh don't get me wrong man. I have no problems with what their software is offering. It differentiates them from the many Android devices. What i was doubting is the performance consistency as mentioned and demonstrated by the reviewer. At times it seems inconsistent; sometimes laggy, sometimes smooth, the trackpad is sometimes inverted, etc. Small issues that may build up to be an annoyance (like how old BBs can hang due to heavy BBM message flow). Stock Android seems to be consistent these days so maybe Blackberry will have to pay more attention for their Marshmallow release

Had a few min of play time with the Priv in HK airport. Was selling for HK$6400+. Will that be the indicative pricing here too?

While a few min won't qualify as a review, I must say the camera is the best among all BB phones ever released. Sharp and color was ok. Focusing not too slow as what was reviewed by others.

Physical keypad will take some time to get use to it. Small buttons and feels quite crammed. Maybe coz I've been so used to touch screen keypads....

Over all, a solid unit as BB is well known for.

Will see if the phone will get some good response here.

That one i'm not sure since I haven't really got a chance to use Priv as a daily driver (no loanee units LOL).

However, from what I've gathered, BlackBerry has at least commit themselves to a monthly upgrade cycle for software and firmware, so I suppose it'll be a good thing.

Next week Priv will launch in Malaysia!
Oh my, can't wait for it. Hope the price is not more than 3.1K.

If Celcom bring it in, I hope they will bundle it with free BlackBerry accessories/phone.
Like they do with Z30 Launch Event 2 years ago. Bought Z30 with plan, FREE Z10.

BlackBerry should not sell it above 3K, that's a big no. If they wanna survive, they should price it competitively, it would still be acceptable if it's priced at like RM 2699 or better if cheaper, at least still could get some attention from the storm of flagships from Sony, Samsung, Huawei, Apple etc.

I seriously hope the price will be reasonable, weak currency is not an excuse if they price it above 3K. I've been waiting for a BlackBerry phone running Android for ages now, and now it's here, hope that they won't ruin it with the pricing.

Unboxing of Blackberry Priv from youtube. with TETDED Case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoCafI4UmLY


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I doubt Priv will be under RM3K, just don't see it happening.

The price...

LMAO...bye bye BlackBerry, it was nice being in the hype.

Wow cant believe after comvert singapore is cheaper eventhought they seling sin dollar 1098

Bundle it with BB Passport SE then I would buy it without hesitated