Finally, the first-ever Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone is now officially available for purchase. The BlackBerry Priv can already be pre-ordered through the company's website and is priced at $699. Shipping in the United States and Canada will start on the 6th of November, while it's on the 9th in United Kingdom.
The long wait is over for the BlackBerry loyalists for they can get a hold of the latest BlackBerry Priv real soon. It has been months since all the speculations about this forthcoming handset circulated around the Internet. And now, at long last, everyone can get a chance to see it in the next few days.
The BlackBerry Priv boasts a physical QWERTY slider keyboard, Android operating system, thin profile, as well as advanced configurations. However, the Canadian telecommunication and wireless equipment company has noted that the Priv will not work under Sprint, Verizon, and U.S. cellular networks, rather only on T-Mobile and AT&T.
In terms of the Priv's specifications, it features a 5.4-inch screen with OLED QHD display. It is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor with 3GB of RAM. In addition, it sports Gorilla Glass 4 protection as well as 32GB of internal memory expandable using a micro SD card for up to 2TB.
Camera wise, it includes a 2-megapixel front snapper and an 18-megapixel primary shooter with f/2.2 aperture and optical image stabilization capability. It also comes with 3410mAh battery that is expected to last up to 22.5 hours of mixed usage.
As for its connectivity, the Priv supports WiFi, 4G LTE, 3G, and other standard connectivity options. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system out of the box as well.
On the whole, the BlackBerry Priv is the company's most powerful handset to date. It could possibly be the one to help BlackBerry bounce back in the smartphone market. Thus, pre-order now and enjoy the latest and most innovative offering from BlackBerry!
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