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President Obama isn't allowed to get a new iPhone for Christmas

Dec 6, 2013
President Obama revealed this week that he isn't allowed to have an iPhone. The Secret Service makes him stick to a BlackBerry.

Blackberry is saved. No, it's dead. No, it's ...

Nov 4, 2013
The tentative takeover offer from BlackBerry’s largest shareholder for the company has collapsed.

BlackBerry won't sell itself; CEO is out

Nov 4, 2013
BlackBerry will get a large cash investment to reorganize.

Blackberry is dead; Long live BBM!

Oct 23, 2013
Blackberry Messenger was downloaded over 5 million times in eight hours when it was made available for iPhone and Android.

BlackBerry's deal to go private: The nail in the coffin?

Sep 23, 2013
BlackBerry announced it agreed to be bought by a group led by investor Fairfax Financial Holdings for close to $4.7 billion.

BlackBerry for sale?

Aug 12, 2013
The Canadian smartphone maker considers putting itself up for sale.

Is BlackBerry on its way to a comeback?

Mar 28, 2013
With a quarterly profit and one million Z10 phones sold, BlackBerry could be making a comeback.

For public good, not for profit.

BlackBerry is back in the black

Mar 28, 2013
BlackBerry posted a surprise profit for the quarter today. The Canadian company’s been struggling to stay relevant in the smartphone market but while the news is hopeful, it’s still too early to declare a turnaround.

Alicia Keys dumps iPhone for Blackberry 10

Jan 31, 2013
The pop star brings new meaning to the perils of celebrity endorsements in the age of social media.

Blackberry's Back, and Facebook Works Toward Suicide Prevention

Jan 31, 2013
Blackberry is back, with the launch of two new phones it hopes will revive the struggling smartphone company formerly known as Research in Motion. Facebook is working on best practices in an emerging area of social media -- suicide prevention. And, the military is using brain scans on new recruits -- canine recruits.