In a bid to staying relevant, the company’s CEO has brought about some sense of creativity and that is doing giveaways. BlackBerry CEO, John Chen says he will be giving away a free BlackBerry device on the 1st of every month.




Now, while that sounds appealing, there is a rule. However, this rule may seem quite difficult to break through.

Intending winners would have to tweet at John Chen stating how BlackBerry helps them everyday. Doing this, a winner will randomly be picked at the 1st day of every month.


You can be lucky, who knows. Just keep tweeting him, your luck might visit you. This is really a smart way to get Blackberry
fans on again, or what do you guys think

His Twitter Handle ==> @JohnChen

BBM was Blackberry’s own treasure until it went cross platform. All these while, Android
and iOS users were able to enjoy same BBM app service except for BBM video call.

Whatsapp is as yet postponing in bringing this video call features for its clients as am as yet hoping to see it on whatsapp. Despite the fact that it is on their arrangement however the truth will surface eventually when it will be accessible.






The update is live right now, so go ahead and get it downloaded. Keep in mind, you'll likely have to wait until others on your BBM list get the update as well in order for it to work but it's certainly there. There's sure to be an iOS update coming as well, but iOS updates usually come a few days after others.

System Requirements for BBM Video Chat
…

The following outlines the system requirements and expected functionality of BBM Video Chat;

BlackBerry 10


BlackBerry 10 OS​
BlackBerry 10 smartphones are able to start BBM Video Chats to other BlackBerry 10 smartphones
BBM Video Chat between BlackBerry 10 and Android / iOS devices is not supported and will provide the option for BBM Voice Chat

iOS

iOS version 8 and later
iOS devices are able start BBM Video Chats between other iOS and Android OS devices
When a BBM Video Chat is started on an iOS device to BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the call will change to a BBM Voice Chat

Android

Android OS 4.4 (KitKat) and later
Android OS devices are able to start BBM Video Chats between other Android OS and iOS devices
When a BBM Video Chat is started on an Android device to BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the call will change to a BBM Voice Chat

Please Note:

Asus phones (and any mobile device using an Intel chipset) are currently not support and will establish a BBM Voice Call
Motorola Moto X (XT1092, XT1095, XT1096) and Lenovo Vibe X (S960) may see one way video / poor video during a BBM Video Chat

Just like what Blackberry said the other day, don’t expect any more Blackberry devices running on Blackberry OS … and here comes leaked photos of the forth coming Mid-range android smartphone Blackberry Rome and Hamburg.



Both are going to be powered by Android. The blackberry Rome will have a curved AMOLED display with a QWERTY keyboard and a large
speaker that both reside south of the screen. There is no info about the spec yet but the price is expected to be $300.


While the BlackBerry Hamburg uses the new BlackBerry logo on top of the device. The power button is on the left of the phone with the volume button on the right. A speaker will be on the bottom of the display…its expected to be priced at $400.

A post was published on this blog sometime ago that android 6.0 Marshmallow Update will be available for Blackberry Priv devices which isbthe only surviving blackberry device (because it runs on full android OS).See Details Here



This Marshmallow update started rolling out some minutes ago on all Blackberry devices bought directly from Blackberry while those that bought theirs from elsewhere, will start receiving the update by May 3, 2016.


NEW FEATURES OF BLACKBERRY PRIV RUNNING ON ANDROID 6.0 MARSHMALLOW

==> Customized Personal Data Permissions – For managing apps demands to access your personal data.

==> DTEK will let you turn permissions off at any time and still continue to use the app.

==> Clearer Notification Settings

==> Over 200 new and updated emojis New Keyboard Gestures – Ability to drag your finger across the keys to enter words on the virtual and/or physical keyboard.

==> Enhanced Word Prediction – The
keyboard anticipates your next word based on where you place your fingers on keys.

==> Also, predictive typing learns words with numbers and delivers better name suggestions based on your contacts.

==> Better Cursor Control – Activate “Cursor Control” mode on the physical keyboard for easier positioning and control.

==> There are also improvements with BlackBerry Hub and BlackBerry launcher.

==> Battery life is also improved with Doze functionality.

==> Camera is not left out too, as users can now record videos at 24fps, one can also capture slow motion videos at 120fps.

This plan doesn’t zap like the normal Airtel
Blackberry plan . It charges you normal. This plan is supposed to work only on Blackberry devices but you can now use it on your Android devices.


Why Should I Use This Plan?
=>Airtel Network is fast in most locations
=>It is cheaper than glo blackberry plan
=>It doesn’t zap like the normal Airtel Android plan
=>It is easy to activate.


Requirements
==>Blackberry 10 IMEI
==>Patience in tweaking the imei
==>Activate the plan


Tweak this Blackberry 10 IMEI 356760051192 by randomly adding any three digit to it.

==>Go to this Site

==>Input the known 12 digits e.g 356760051192

==>Add 2 digits to the already known 12 digits making 15 digits e.g 35676005119254 and click Copy to Clipboard


==>Then it will Display you the Last Digit of the IMEI to make it 15 Digits.



How Can I Tweak The IMEI to my Android Phone?

Follow the guide here if you don’t already know how to[Non-Root Users]

Or

Follow the Instructions Here[Rooted Users]


How Can I Activate the plan?
=
>Subscribe to Airtel Blackberry Plan 3GB for N1,000 by dialing *431#

=>Leave your phone apn to normal Airtel apn internet.ng.airtel.com

=>to check your data balance, dial *140#

For PC Users

Just activate the plan on your Android and use your Hotspot to connect to your PC.
With this in place, you don’t need to worry about Glo BIS again on your Android. If you are still confuse, kindly ask your question using the comment box.

See how to tether phone internet connection to Pc Using PDAnet

While BlackBerry first gained it’s access into the Nigerian marketplace, it was a hot cake even though the fees were outrageous. I imply, blackberry changed into the talk of the metropolis and anyone who could find the money for the device at the time, had the coins.


At the time, I recall the Curve 2 was selling for over a hundred thousand Naira. Same curve 2 you wouldn’t find in the market now. Even if you should, it’d be from someone and not the market.
When people became conscious of the fact that the blackberry phones of that time were a set back especially with the frequent hanging and lagging, BlackBerry
decided to start producing BB10 phones m running BB10 OS which is completely different from the former. In terms of design, features and functionality.


Soon, BlackBerry incorporated the ability to directly download and install some android apps on the BB10 phones in a bid to making it’s devices relevant as
developers were majorly developing apps for android and iOS platforms.
All efforts, although very encouraging, didn’t seem to buy the hearts of most mobile users as the android OS was leading the chart.
Sometime last year, BlackBerry decided to go with the trend by launching it’s first android smartphone . Although the device got a lot of attention, it didn’t do so well (in
terms of sales) as expected as a result of the pricing.

All of these, I guess, has made BlackBerry officially announce that it’s preventing production of blackberry 10
phones and specializing in android phones.
In a current interview with Gulf information, John Chen certainly said they’d assist the bb10 OS for a minimal
of two years earlier than probably backing up. His statement
reads thus.

“We will support BB10 for minimum two years as a lot of governments are using it, such as Canada, the U.S, Germany and UK.”.

BlackBerry based on previous report, said it’d be producing two mid-range android phones this year nicknamed as ROME and HAMBURG; one having
a full touchscreen like the traditional android phone and the other having a physical keyboard as seen on the PRIV.

New blackberry devices that runs completely on Android OS is reportedly going to be released soon this year. You can bear in mind that Blackberry had made it clear that they may not be generating any device strolling on blackberry OS anymore.


As stated at the BlackBerry Czech, two Blackberry Android phones would be launched, one complete touch display (Hamburg) even as the other might be physical qwerty buttons (Rome).



The official statement goes like this

The BlackBerry “Hamburg” sits in the mid-range tier and packs an important surprise: the handset will lack the iconic BlackBerry keyboard, using only a touchscreen for input. The Hamburg should arrive no later than the autumn of 2016.

The BlackBerry “Rome” is a bit different, as BBCzech notes that the device will position itself in the premium category. Rumors point out that it will follow in the steps of the BlackBerry Priv, which means that it will sport both a physical keyboard and a touchscreen.

At an interview in India, BlackBerry CEO John Chen also confirmed that sub $400 BlackBerry (Android) phones are going to be released this year 2016. One interesting point he made was the high cost of BlackBerry Priv device which users lamented was too expensive especially for enterprises.

He also added that BlackBerry has picked out 10 countries including India, where their products would be marketed. The full interview can be read
here

Because this 12 months it his been one awful news to the opposite for BlackBerry customers even though Priv appears to get away from some of the terrible news like the withdrawal of normal facebook app on BlackBerry gadgets.



In keeping with fb, the BlackBerry priv may not be affected.
Simply few hours ago, google hinted that the modern day android OS model, the marshmallow update may be available for all BlackBerry Priv gadgets through may, 2016

all the users of this gadget, simply hold your palms crossed as we anxiously watch for it.

despite the fact that the internet have turned their back on blackberry users, blackberry phones have the cheapest data plans, and we cant deny it. I have been able to make a list of Airtel Blackberry Bundle Plans & Activation Codes for this 2016 and the best part of it is that they actually work on our Android smart phones..

Airtel Blackberry Bundle Plans & Activation Codes 2016

Plan	Normal Data Allowance (MB)	Retail Price (N)	Validity period (days)	USSD Activation Code (NEW)	SMS Activation Code
BES Monthly Plan	1,024	5,750	30	*440*21*18#	besmonth
BES Weekly Plan	100	1,500	7	*440*21*17#	besweek
BES Daily Plan	10	400	1	*440*21*16#	besday
BIS Monthly Plan	1,024	3,000	30	*440*21*4#	bismonth
BIS Weekly Plan	100	1,000	7	*440*21*5#	bisweek
BIS Daily Plan	10	200	1	*440*21*6#	bisday
Blackberry Complete Monthly	1,024	1,400	30	*440*21*7#	bcm
Blackberry Complete Weekly	100	400	7	*440*21*8#	bcw
Blackberry Complete Daily	10	100	1	*440*21*9#	bcd
Blackberry Social Monthly	1,024	1,200	30	*440*21*10#	bsm
Blackberry Social Weekly	100	400	7	*440*21*11#	bsw
Blackberry Social Daily	10	100	1	*440*21*12#	bsd
BES Monthly Plan	1,024	5750	30	*440*21*1*MSISDN#	besmonth
BES Weekly Plan	100	1,500	7	*440*21*2*MSISDN#	–
BES Daily Plan	10	400	1	*440*21*3*MSISDN#	–
BB 10 Max – Monthly	1,536	3,000	30	*440*7#	bmm
BB 10 Max – Weekly	350	1,050	7	*440*8#	bmw
BB 10 Max – Daily	50	200	1	*440*9#	bmd
BB 10 Midi – Monthly	500	1,500	30	*440*10#	bim
BB 10 Midi – Weekly	130	525	7	*440*11#	biw
BB 10 Midi – Daily	15	100	1	*440*12#	bid
BB 10 Lite – Monthly	250	1,000	30	*440*13#	blm
BB 10 Lite – Weekly	80	350	7	*440*14#	blw
BB 10 Lite – Daily	10	70	1	*440*15#	bld
BB Unlimited – Monthly	2,048	1,500	30	*440*16#	bbum
BB Unlimited – Week	400	525	7	*440*17#	bbuw
BB Unlimited – Daily	80	100	1	*440*18#	bbud
BB Complete_NEW – Monthly	200	1,000	30	*440*19#	bbcm
BB Complete_NEW – Week	50	350	7	*440*20#	bbcw
BB Complete_NEW – Daily	10	70	1	*440*21#	bbcd
UNLIMITED Monthly	200	1,000	30	*440*19#	bbcm
UNLIMITED Weekly	50	350	14	*440*20#	bbcw
UNLIMITED Daily	10	70	1	*440*21#	bbcd

 

If you are subscribing via the SMS Activation Code, then the corresponding short code should be sent to 440 else, dial the USSD numbers to key in to any bundle plan of your choice.

Dialing *141*1# from any device that accepts USSD command should normally take you to a window you can subscribe from without having to cram the codes.

To check your remaining data balance on any Airtel blackberry bundle plan ==> Dial *123*9#

HOW TO USE IT ON OUR ANDROID SMART PHONES
After you have subscribed for any of the above plans... just send "DEACTIVATE" to 440, then restart your phone and flex with it...

What do you think of this plan?

Do you find it affordable and very competitive for the Nigerian users?

Share your opinion below.

This is an important information to all Blackberry users… we earlier reported that Facebook will remove their supports for Blackberry, hence your Facebook app will seize to functions from 31st of March. But the truth is, an update was rolled out few hours ago, once you update your Facebook app, it will no longer function as expected.

On daily basis, BlackBerry users should know that really their device is on the blink of being totally useless. Guys, is sad I have to announce to you guys that our lovely social media app, Facebook will no longer work on blackberry phones starting from March 31, 2016



You can recall that just last month, WhatsApp announced it plans to Discontinue WhatsApp application on blackberry and some other devices at the end of 2016

Imagine using a phone without WhatsApp and Facebook installed on it at this technology age. Chai!!! I pity those that still stick with BB devices. In fact very soon, BlackBerry will be totally useless and even the BlackBerry CEO said they will no longer produce new phones.



Do not update your Facebook app on your blackberry phone; it will scatter to the normal website link. This is indeed a confirmation that the two most powerful and popular application in the world has finally turned their back on Blackberry.



HOW TO CONTINUE USING FACEBOOK EVEN AFTER IT IS STOPPED ON BB DEVICES

To all the BlackBerry users reading this, if you really like your phone and you would like to retain the Facebook app on it, then don't try and install any update to the current version you are using right now or kiss Facebook app Goodbye.

However, all blackberry users, can protest this by going viral on social media, let Facebook know your feeling with this hastag #ILOVEBB10Apps on social media.

What if I’ve already updated to the latest?

Just restore your backup of Facebook application or restore your device to the initial and you’ll have the pre-install Facebook app back. This timely blow is deadly and I bet blackberry may not be able to survive it.