Video: Official unboxing of the BlackBerry Passport silver edition

Because pictures alone don't do it justice, here's a sweet unboxing video of the redesigned BlackBerry Passport which just started going on sale today around the world.

Source:Inside BlackBerry

BlackBerry Care Protection Plan gives BB10 users extended warranty

BlackBerry Care Protection Plan is a new affordable hardware protection plan offering extended coverage, including accidental damage from handling, on the BlackBerry Leap, BlackBerry Classic and BlackBerry Passport for customers in North America. 

"We know our BlackBerry users are productive mobile professionals who rely heavily on their smartphones to power them through the day," said Ron Louks, President of Devices and Emerging Solutions at BlackBerry.

"The BlackBerry Care Protection Plan gives our customers that extra confidence in knowing that repair costs are covered should they experience a mechanical or electrical failure or damage from a liquid spill or accidental drop. With convenient monthly payments, covering a device has never been easier, giving users peace of mind so that they can focus on what matters most - doing and achieving more." 

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BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 available for existing BlackBerry 10 smartphones

It's been a long time coming but BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 is finally here for in-market BlackBerry 10 devices, including the BlackBerry(R) Passport, Z30, Z3, Z10, Q10, and Q5, as well as the Porsche Design P'9983 and P'9982 smartphones.

Updating the rest of the BB 10 family of phones with the latest and greatest features, the update includes, BlackBerry Blend, BlackBerry Assistant, battery boosting technology, plus improvements to the BlackBerry Hub, calendar, camera, multimedia and more.

This latest version also introduces dual app stores, offering access to hundreds of thousands of apps through the BlackBerry Worldstorefront and the Amazon Appstore. 

BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 offers a fresh look that incorporates updated icons and an instant action bar so that each user's most commonly accessed functions are in the center of their screen. 

Source: Marketwired

Update on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:52PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The update is subject to carrier approval.

Subject to carrier approvals, BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1 will be rolling out to customers around the world, starting today in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, and will be available for the entire line of smartphones running BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry Classic comes pre-loaded with the software. Customers will receive a notification in the BlackBerry Hub when the software is ready for download. If they have enabled automatic software downloads, they will be notified in the BlackBerry Hub that the software is downloading.

BlackBerry and NantHealth team up for NantOmics Cancer Genome Browser

BlackBerry and NantHealth are teaming up to create the first in a series of innovative offerings being developed jointly for use by healthcare professionals. The NantOmics Cancer Genome Browser is the first clinical genome browser that gives doctors secure mobile access to their patients’ genetic data on the BlackBerry Passport smartphone.

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