BlackBerry and Samsung may build an Android smartphone

15 June, 2015
The latest rumors put BlackBerry in partnership with Samsung for an Android device with BB services.

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  • RN@
  • 17 Jun 2015

daddyD, 15 Jun 2015To be honest why would Samsung help Blackberry that are goi... moreSimple, Android leaks like a sieve, and is no where as good as the Blackberry Hub OS.

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    • AnonD-406008
    • thd
    • 16 Jun 2015

    For the blackberry to be able to get back on top, they should offer excellent camera to beat iphone. Improve their music quality to beat Sony and continue using super amoled display by samsung.

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      • Don
      • RN@
      • 16 Jun 2015

      Considering the security flaws of Android, and its bloated superfluous software sometimes added by manufacturers, no doubt Android could benefit from Blackberry. However it would be far better if Samsung built a Blackberry device and used the Blackberry OS which is far better than Android in any case. Android is a dog of a system by comparison, and I have both.

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        • davidjeba
        • ijM
        • 16 Jun 2015

        Thats a sweet poison for ailing blackberry...
        the "secure" OS company partnering with "insecure" OS partner to die sooner...

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          • Anonymous
          • trb
          • 16 Jun 2015

          I dont like when hearing news information. I dont think it is solution for Blackbery.Blackbery shall focuse BBM as security improve more. it will better for use and streng then marketing. i think Blackbery will sucessful soon.

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            • Anonymous
            • c{L
            • 16 Jun 2015

            [deleted post]No. You put an extra "d" in there to make a word that third graders would roll their eyes at.

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              • AnonD-90276
              • uuS
              • 16 Jun 2015

              I feel BB should go for windows, full fledged pc in compact mode with qwertykey pad...

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                • rahul
                • t}0
                • 16 Jun 2015

                bad for nokia's lover

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                  • AnonD-388312
                  • 2Zu
                  • 16 Jun 2015

                  I think you got it back the front.

                  'Samsung might be building a BlackBerry 10 device with google play services.'

                  Blackberry devices already have android (an android container) but they can't 'officially' run apps that depend on google play services. There are currently tricks to make such apps work but it certainly isn't consumer friendly.

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                    • daddyD
                    • p%f
                    • 15 Jun 2015

                    To be honest why would Samsung help Blackberry that are going to be direct competitors on the massive Android OEMs....

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                      • daddyD
                      • p%f
                      • 15 Jun 2015

                      To be honest why

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                        • Anonymous
                        • t7W
                        • 15 Jun 2015

                        AnonD-189020, 15 Jun 2015They should have partnered with AppleBy how things are going and with all things considered, while viewing them all from a non-technical perspective but of common sensical perspective, it is more likely that Apple would just shrug BlackBerry off. I suppose Apple wouldn't be in the mood, either. They aren't in the mood to share their precious iOS. They only have it for themselves for a centralized feeding of software updates/upgrades. Better that way - good for them. Rather, BlackBerry should have asked Microsoft. But as of now, mmmpretty sure Microsoft's busy concentrating their efforts with their upcoming Windows 10 update and, needless to say, their upcoming flagships to come packing with it. They might not also be in the mood to expand by having new partnerships. Perhaps, not just yet. As much as I would like to see a back-buttoned LG-style Windows phone, I would consider a BlackBerry Windows phone if they would be any good in hardware and software/UI quality. For now, there had been a report that states BlackBerry's slider phone revealed at MWC 2015 would be their first Android smartphone. I guess, if they wanted to make their first Android smartphone create impressive impressions, they'd turn to an experienced Android maker and a market leader in Android for help, which as of date is none other than Samsung. Plus both Samsung and BB already have a joint effort at stake with their security suites, KNOX and BES12. Which means, it would not take much effort for both to fortify their partnership/relationship even greater. They just need to continue fortifying on! But my money is still on that dose of salt

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                          • Joshman
                          • Q5T
                          • 15 Jun 2015

                          History repeats itself.....anyone remember this collaboration.......

                          http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=908

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                            • AnonD-364786
                            • XNa
                            • 15 Jun 2015

                            ithehappy, 15 Jun 2015Yes, and whatever tiny market share they have would be lost... moreBBs fall is because of Iphones.
                            BB used to be the default business phones , but iPhones replaced it.

                              AnonD-189020, 15 Jun 2015They should have partnered with AppleYes, and whatever tiny market share they have would be lost, cause no sane BB owner will go for an Apple phone!

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                                • AnonD-79632
                                • QGM
                                • 15 Jun 2015

                                I dont think many android users really care anymore about a blackberry android phone. I dont think many people care about blackberry atall.

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                                  • AnonD-189020
                                  • fu%
                                  • 15 Jun 2015

                                  AnonD-365011, 15 Jun 2015It won't happen because you know what's going on with Samsu... moreYes.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • tue
                                    • 15 Jun 2015

                                    AnonD-189020, 15 Jun 2015They should have partnered with AppleNO way

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                                      • AnonD-102946
                                      • Jh8
                                      • 15 Jun 2015

                                      Honestly samsung is doing blackberry a BIG favor

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                                        • AnonD-365011
                                        • imX
                                        • 15 Jun 2015

                                        AnonD-189020, 15 Jun 2015They should have partnered with AppleIt won't happen because you know what's going on with Samsung and Apple right?