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BlackBerry offers bumper package to new CEO John Chen

BlackBerry offers bumper package to new CEO John Chen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

BlackBerry Ltd will pay its new interim CEO a base salary of $1 million, a bonus of up to twice that amount as well as stock awards potentially worth some $85 million, in the hopes of turning around Canada's most prominent technology company.

Take this: BlackBerry Z3 is no match for the Moto G!

Take this: BlackBerry Z3 is no match for the Moto G!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

With its poor camera, the Z3 will be a good option to consider if it is priced within the Rs 10-14k price range, making it a pretty good option for the budget consumer.

BlackBerry's BBM chief to quit company

BlackBerry's BBM chief to quit company

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

BBM was recently made available to third-party devices and raked in 10 million downloads within the first 24 hours

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

BlackBerry is planning to develop a bacteria-free phone, specifically for use in hospitals.

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The company plans to raise $1 billion with a private placement of convertible debentures.

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The device features a five-inch all-touch screen with BlackBerry 10.3.1 OS.

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Secusmart provides high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organisations, enterprises and telecommunications service providers in Germany as well as globally.

BlackBerry posts net loss of $207 mn in Q2

BlackBerry posts net loss of $207 mn in Q2

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Canadian handset maker BlackBerry on Friday said it has narrowed its net loss for the second quarter ended August 31, 2014 to $207 million compared to the previous year helped by increased adoption of its BlackBerry Enterprises Service (BES) and handset sales.

No intention of selling handset business: BlackBerry CEO

No intention of selling handset business: BlackBerry CEO

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

BlackBerry has no plans to sell its devices business even as the Canadian smartphone maker faces losses and inventory pile

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

BlackBerry India fails to be ray of hope for parent

BlackBerry India fails to be ray of hope for parent

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

FY14 profit halves, dips to 4-yr low

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

Passport: Best smartphone from Blackberry

Passport: Best smartphone from Blackberry

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Consumers who pre-order the device will get an Amazon India voucher worth Rs 5,000 and 5000 Jet privilege miles.

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The struggling smartphone maker has been slashing prices of its handsets in India -- Z30, Z10, Q5, 9320 and 9720 -- to drive sales due to competition from Android, iOS and Nokia's Windows Phone, which have been offering devices at affordable prices.

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

'Stand-alone' trip to North American nation and a strong track record in Gujarat open doors to business.

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The voice-assistant and intuitive text search are other features which Lalvani says would aid productivity.

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

It is betting on enterprise services and new launches to revive demand. But are the measures enough to steal a march on established players like Samsung and Micromax?