Priv will almost certainly be BlackBerry best smartphone yet. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry has released a new video that teases some of Priv’s best features ahead of the handset’s official debut next month. The company focuses on its physical and virtual keyboards, the BlackBerry Hub, and the added security features that promise to protect your most important data.

BlackBerry Priv looks exciting — but expensive. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry Priv pre-orders are back!

Fans in the U.S. who are looking to get their hands on BlackBerry’s first Android-powered smartphone can place their order now ahead of its official debut on November 6. But be warned: curved displays, high-end specs, and physical keyboards do not come cheap.

BlackBerry Priv looks exciting — but expensive. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry prematurely made the upcoming BlackBerry Priv available to pre-order on Wednesday night with a listing that confirmed the handset’s full set of specifications — and its eye-watering off-contract price tag.

BlackBerry Priv is almost here. Photo: Carphone Warehouse

BlackBerry Priv, the first Android-powered smartphone from BlackBerry, its edging closer to making its official debut. British retailer Carphone Warehouse, which has already begun taking pre-orders for the device, now gives us a full tour of its hardware and features in the video below.

Venice gets a new name. Photo: @evleaks

BlackBerry has finally confirmed its Android-powered slider is real and coming soon, but it will launch with a brand new name that’s nowhere near as cool as “BlackBerry Venice.”