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Verizon's Priv Lands Marshmallow Update

Nov 7, 2016, 8:31 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Verizon Wireless today made Android 6.0 Marshmallow available to its version of the BlackBerry Priv. The new system software makes a significant number of changes to many apps and services on the phone. To start, it adds WiFi Calling, Now On Tap, and the Marshmallow runtime permissions. It also improves the BlackBerry Keyboard, floating phone icon, launcher, camera, and contact apps. The launcher, in particular, now allows owners to separate their work and personal apps from one another. Android 6 Marshmallow for the BlackBerry Priv is free to download via WiFi. AT&T updated its Priv to Marshmallow in July.

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BlackBerry Priv (CDMA)

5.4" display QHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 808 processor 3 GB RAM
3,410 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Wireless Charging

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