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And we’re back! This week, we returned to a live broadcast to get everyone caught up on the latest BlackBerry news and discussion. Quite a few things on tap this week, such as Sprint finally rolling out BlackBerry 10.3.2, the Priv being sold through Walmart plus, new updates for BBM on BlackBerry 10 and Android. Settle in and check out the video or grab the audio download for playback at your leisure. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/12/upstream-78/ Aired December 13, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

This week we break from our traditional live format to host special guest Jon Rettinger, editorial director and president at TechnoBuffalo.com. In this fireside podcast we discuss the state of BlackBerry and Jon’s impressions of BlackBerry’s first Android powered handset PRIV. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/12/upstream-77-buffalo/ Aired December 6th, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

We’re seeing extended availability of PRIV on Amazon, ShopBlackBerry UK and a pre-orders for the device in Vietnam. As well, to celebrate Black Friday BlackBerry has been running 20% off promotions on select BlackBerry devices via their shop. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/11/upstream-76-black-friday/ Aired November 29, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

This week we feature a very special guest Sean Silcoff, he’s co-author of the book ‘Losing the Signal’ which recounts the spectacular rise and fall of BlackBerry as a mobile darling in the era of iPhone. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/11/upstream-75-signal/ Aired November 15, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

To echo some of John Chen’s recent comments regarding “upcoming products” beyond PRIV we’re seeing leaked renders of the second Android powered smartphone – Vienna. This device has a throwback, ever-present, QWERTY 4-row keyboard like the Classic but a vertical touch screen similar to the Z10. All wrapped in BlackBerry’s new design aesthetic. We’ll go round table on more software news from BlackBerry and share information on the global roll out of PRIV. Check out the listings down below for our discussion points. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/11/upstream-74-vienna/ Aired November 15, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Priv by BlackBerry launched just two days ago. The device comes in at a perfect time as Android users are looking for better security and productivity feature on their devices. Priv stands tall as a flagship Android handset and is easily one of the more interesting devices released in 2015. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/11/upstream-73-priv-review/ Aired November 8, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

We’re getting down to the heart of the matter when it comes to Priv by BlackBerry. With devices reaching many more hands we’ll be digesting all the speculation and confirming information surrounding the device, its availability and software features. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/11/upstream-72-heart/ Aired November 1, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

You can now order a PRIV by BlackBerry handset of your own. Shipping begins on November 6th and we’ve got loads more details on the specifics of the device. Full device specs and even various overviews of BlackBerry’s software additions atop Android Lollipop. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/10/upstream-71-privacyon/ Aired October 25, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

With the onset of marketing for Priv by BlackBerry we’re seeing some new media that promotes and further confirms the Android powered BlackBerry device slated for release later this year. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/10/upstream-70-manifest/ Aired October 18, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Following Code/Mobile conference, new Priv by BlackBerry leaks and a tempest of sentiment from the BlackBerry community at large – we’ll be discussing the strategic outlook for the company and its prized assets QNX, BBM and acquisitions across the last 20 months. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/10/berryflow-upstream-69-bide/ Aired October 11, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

During an interesting week following earnings, we get official Priv by BlackBerry images, fresh availability on BB 10.3.2789 as well as new updates for BBM across the board. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/10/berryflow-upstream-68-smartslide/ Aired October 4, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Follow the BlackBerry Q2 fiscal 2016 earnings, CEO John Chen has taken the time to make official BlackBerry’s plans to deviate from their platforms roots with BlackBerry 10 and launch an Android device dubbed Priv by BlackBerry. We’ll discuss outlook, earnings results and the future of BB10. Blog: http://berryflow.com/2015/09/berryflow-upstream-67-requiem/ Aired September 27, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

We’re finally getting video of the BlackBerry Venice running, you guessed it, Android. We’ll talk about a new portal for webcasts, an IoT asset tracking proof of concept go over highlights from John Chens fireside chat at the Waterloo Innovation Summit and more! Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/09/berryflow-upstream-66-leaky/ Aired September 20, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Venice sightings, Code/Mobile on the schedule and new BBM beta updates along with CTIA Super Mobility awards, BlackBerry’s had a pretty good week. Blog: http://berryflow.com/2015/09/berryflow-upstream-65-tiff/ Aired September 13, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

This week we’re talking new BBM Stickers, Sketch Xpress by Pootermobile, AdHoc TSA win and BlackBerry’s biggest acquisition to date, Good Technology. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/09/berryflow-upstream-64-good/ Aired September 6, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Another week packed with leaks, murmurs and hype. We’ve seen extended interviews with CEO John Chen, and better quality images of the BlackBerry Slider sporting a custom Android ROM. We’ll be discussing the anticipation along with new observations from this week in BlackBerry news. Blog: http://berryflow.com/2015/08/berryflow-upstream-63-prospect/ Aired August 30, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

This episode is all about the slider following a string of would be leaks about the device we’ll be discussing the device, what there is to know thus far and remarking on what to expect from BlackBerry’s first Android device offering. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/08/berryflow-upstream-62-venice/ Aired August 23, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

This week we’ll discuss PayPal and BBM teaming up for mobile money transfers, new BlackBerry Slider picture showing off the VKB. We’re likely to laugh at Samsung and their new keyboard cover and roundoff with some kudos for BlackBerry joining the National Cyber Security Alliance. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/08/berryflow-upstream-61-paypal/ Aired August 16, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

What an interesting week of leaks and news from. This is a podcast you won’t want to miss as we catch you up on what you may have missed this past week. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/08/berryflow-upstream-60-safeguard/ Aired August 9, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream

Hardily celebrating 10 years of BBM, the team is coming together this Sunday with some news at our back and some upcoming discussions about a new BlackBerry Passport edition. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2015/08/berryflow-upstream-59-bbmx/ Aired August 2, 2015 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbryflow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbryflow RSS: http://berryflow.com/feed/ Google+: http://www.google.com/+Berryflow Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/berryflowupstream