For example, the BlackBerry Priv safer Android – Android Planet

The BlackBerry Priv is the first smartphone from the Canadian phone maker that runs on Android. Thanks to various additives it is also the safest smartphone that uses Google’s operating system.

At first glance differs Android version on which the BlackBerry Priv runs not so mad much of the stock version of Google’s operating system. Under the hood, however, the manufacturer substantially doctored to boost the security and to give users more privacy.

Central to the Hardware Root of Trust , a series of checks during startup of the device in order to check the integrity of each component. What will jump in users more eye is the DTEK app (see below), which shows the state of the security of the device based on your password strength, encryption settings, and apps you use.

By default, all data is encrypted on the BlackBerry Priv and thanks to modifications to the Linux kernel, the smartphone must be significantly safer than other devices with Android. Each layer of the hardware to the operating system and apps, is monitored continuously. Furthermore, BlackBerry has a team on standby to quickly fix vulnerabilities in Android even before users are affected. You do not have to worry that you will be deprived after buying the Priv of (security) updates

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Finally, the Priv includes BlackBerry Enterprise Server 12 the mobile security suite that allows include secure mail traffic inside companies. The device has full access to Google Play, although administrators can also specify that only approved software may be installed from its own app library.

Learn about the BlackBerry Priv

The BlackBerry Priv leaked before the official unveiling completely. The device has a physical keyboard that can be uitschoven and also touch-sensitive. Furthermore, the Priv a Snapdragon 808 processor (1.8GHz) and 3GB of RAM . The internal storage memory of 32GB is expandable up to 2TB. The 5.4 inch screen has a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels with high pixel density of 540 ppi. The battery has a capacity of 3410 mAh and the camera shoots photos 18 megapixels.

The smartphone will start next month released, although a Dutch or Belgian release date still unknown. There are also talk doubts about the suggested retail price. Some sources on a price of between 500 and 600 euro, while other sources claim that the Priv 800 euros will cost.