The reviews are in: BlackBerry’s first Android phone is in the hands of reviewers, and they’ve been (literally) coming to grips with it. The verdict? Considering the state of recent BlackBerrys, it’s actually pretty good. But that may not be enough to turn the tide.
The Priv is a big moment for maker BlackBerry Ltd.: On Wednesday, it was revealed that BlackBerry OS is now fifth in the global smartphone rankings. The most recent quarterly earnings report spelled bad times ahead for the company, and CEO John Chen has previously hinted that if the Priv is not a success, the company could exit hardware altogether. No pressure.
