BlackBerry Priv apps go up on Google Play Store

BlackBerry's first Android smartphone, the Priv went on pre-order in the U.S, Canada and UK last week and is slated to begin shipping starting November 6. Now BlackBerry has published Priv-specific Android apps, while updating some of its other apps on Google Play Store.

These include MicrosoftexFAT, Notes, BlackBerry Calendar, Contacts, BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry Keyboard, BlackBerry Services, Tasks, BlackBerry Device Search, BlackBerry Password Keeper, BlackBerry Launcher, BlackBerry Camera, and DTEK. Some of the apps are brand new, while others have been updated.  The new apps will be available only for the Priv smartphone and will release next month.

BlackBerry Priv apps on Google Play (Brand New)

• BlackBerry Launcher – Easily turn multistep tasks such as sending an email or calling a friend into a one-click task.
• BlackBerry Keyboard –  Quick and easy creation of text with the renowned BlackBerry Keyboard, featuring auto correction, next word prediction and a Personal Dictionary, More efficiency through learning and personalization.
• BlackBerry Services – BlackBerry Services is the foundation upon which all of your favorite BlackBerry applications are built. It provides both enhanced security and improved productivity.
• Password Keeper – Allows you to keep all of your passwords, login information, and important records safe and secure. Encrypted using AES-256 and protected by a single password of your choice.
• BlackBerry Camera – Includes professional settings that you can apply as you frame the scene, including live filter effects and exposure control.
• DTEK by BlackBerry – Allows you to view and improve your privacy level and monitor application access to your camera, microphone, location, and personal information.

BlackBerry also released 'BlackBerry Content Transfer' app for BlackBerry Priv users, available on BlackBerry World. The content that the app will help you move includes: Contacts, Calendar, Pictures, Videos, Music, Text messages (SMS), Notes, Tasks, Documents and Email accounts.  The app works with BlackBerry 10 handsets running on BlackBerry 10.2.1 or higher, and is a free download.

"Data that is associated with a web-based account, such as contacts and calendar events, is transferred when you add the account to your new device. Your data can be transferred with password-protected encryption using Google Drive, your media card, or a private Wi-Fi network," explains the app listing.

BlackBerry Priv has a 'Productivity Edge' feature

In related news, the Priv is said to come with an interesting feature, 'Productivity Edge' or notification on the curved edge display. As you know, the Priv sports a 5.4-inch Oled QHD display with curved edges, just like the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+. So, the Productivity Edge features makes use of the the dual curve design by letting users to take a peek at notification, messages, calendar and more- with a simple swipe. Users can set up Productivity Edge to work on either side of the screen. Moreover, the curved edge of the display also shows the charging bar when Priv is being charged.

This feature sounds similar to Samsung's People Edge, which allows users to quickly access select contacts. Samsung aslo include an option to light up the edge screen when there mails, messages or calls incoming.

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Kaiser Bey

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