BlackBerry loses payment dispute with Nokia, to pay $137 million
BlackBerry won a $940 million payout from chipmaker Qualcomm Inc earlier this year in a similar case of disputed payments.
Dec 02, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
BlackBerry signs license deal with Florida's BLU, ends patent dispute
The settlement will allow Blackberry "to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market," said Jerald Gnuschke, senior director of Intellectual Property Licensing at BlackBerry.
Oct 12, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
BlackBerry launches its 'last' smartphone, android-based DTEK60
With the BlackBerry DTEK60, the company plans to take on the likes of Apple Inc's iPhone 7 and Google's Pixel through its pricing. Hence, it has priced its device competitively at just USD 499 against iPhone 7's USD 769 and Google Pixel's USD 649.
Oct 25, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
BlackBerry disappointed as WhatsApp, Facebook to shun its platform
New York: It is not just WhatsApp that decided to end support for BlackBerry OS 10 services by the end of 2016, Facebook too is leaving the BlackBerry platform after announcing to discontinue support of its application programming interfaces (APIs) for BlackBerry.
Mar 23, 2016, 12:26 PM IST
WhatsApp to discontinue on BlackBerry, Nokia devices by 2017: Report
Popular mobile messaging service WhatsApp will drop support for BlackBerry and Nokia devices by 2017 in order to push the Facebook-owned app's growth, media reports said on Monday.
Feb 29, 2016, 21:33 PM IST
BlackBerry buys cyber security consultancy; moves deeper into services
BlackBerry said on Wednesday that it has acquired U.K.-based cyber security consultancy Encription, moving the company deeper into the services business as it continues to morph into a more software-focused entity amid its ongoing turnaround.
Feb 24, 2016, 19:54 PM IST
BlackBerry to launch 1st Android smartphone in India on January 28
BlackBerry had also hinted the company may soon unveil another Android phone this year.
Jan 18, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
BlackBerry delays Pakistan shutdown as talks on government access continue
Pakistan has said it needs access to maintain its security, with police saying criminals use secure communications like those provided by BlackBerry.
Dec 01, 2015, 09:32 AM IST
Wireless executive gets prison after BlackBerry leak
A former wireless retail executive was sentenced to five months in prison Tuesday for selling confidential industry information to an analyst whose subsequent 2013 report on sales of BlackBerry Ltd
Sep 16, 2015, 10:14 AM IST
BlackBerry lays out security strategy as turnaround takes shape
BlackBerry Ltd on Thursday showcased a suite of security products that safeguard everything from medical devices to Hollywood movie scripts, though its CEO acknowledged that his effort to transform the company remains a work in progress.
Jul 24, 2015, 09:21 AM IST
BlackBerry names Cisco veteran Carl Wiese as global head of sales
BlackBerry Ltd named Carl Wiese as head of global sales on Monday, an appointment that comes at a critical juncture for the former smartphone leader, which needs to spur top-line growth for its turnaround efforts to succeed.
Jul 14, 2015, 00:05 AM IST
BlackBerry Ltd to cut jobs worldwide, impact on India unlikely
Canadian technology firm Blackberry is cutting jobs globally as it plans to consolidates its various business verticals -- device software, hardware and applications.
May 24, 2015, 17:47 PM IST
BlackBerry to buy up to 12 million shares for cancellation
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd said it plans to buy back 12 million shares, sending its stock up nearly 2 percent in extended trading in the United States.
May 22, 2015, 09:21 AM IST
BlackBerry considers closing Sweden operations: Report
BlackBerry Ltd is considering closing its offices in Sweden, a move that would result in the loss of up to 100 jobs, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting a company spokeswoman.
Apr 25, 2015, 06:15 AM IST
BlackBerry introduces security offering for IoT devices
BlackBerry Ltd said on Tuesday it is launching a new certificate service that will help bring the security level it offers on smartphones to a slew of devices from cars to smart meters.
Apr 22, 2015, 06:36 AM IST
BlackBerry to buy WatchDox to bolster data security
BlackBerry Ltd said on Tuesday it is acquiring privately-held U.S. tech company WatchDox, which makes software that secures files for clients ranging from private equity firms to Hollywood studios, in a bid to boost its security offerings.
Apr 22, 2015, 00:09 AM IST
Blackberry launches new secure tablet
Seeking to extend its range of secure mobile devices, BlackBerry Ltd said on Saturday it was launching a high-security tablet, developed with International Business Machines Corp and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Mar 15, 2015, 08:29 AM IST
BlackBerry wins dismissal of US lawsuit over BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry Ltd on Friday won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently inflating its stock price by painting a misleadingly upbeat picture of the prospects for its BlackBerry 10 smartphone line.
Mar 14, 2015, 09:41 AM IST
BlackBerry working with Google to secure Android devices
BlackBerry Ltd said on Wednesday that it is working with Google Inc to enable its software to manage and secure some of Google`s Android devices, a move that builds on BlackBerry`s recent partnership with Samsung Electronics Co.
Feb 26, 2015, 09:32 AM IST
BlackBerry reports adjusted profit, but revenue disappoints
BlackBerry Ltd on Friday reported a small adjusted third-quarter profit and returned to positive cash flow, but shares fell as revenue declined more than expected.
Dec 19, 2014, 18:44 PM IST
