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Upstream

by Endpoint Media

Upstream is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest in secure mobility.We cover a range of topics that keep a timely check on the world of mobile security through the lens of BlackBerry users.

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  1. Upstream #138 - Dedication | KEYone, BlackBerry Mobile, Launch Event, Barcelona MWC17

    Jetlagged from a full day of traveling James made it back from Barcelona and jumped right into Upstream to talk KEYone the new smartphone from BlackBerry Mobile - hosted by Alex Bass. Web: https://endpointmedia.co/podcasts

  2. Upstream #137 - BB Mobile

    Upstream #137 - BB Mobile by BerryFlow

  3. Upstream #136 - Brief

    Upstream is our podcast that spans the areas of secure smartphones, technology solutions, secure communication and enterprise software. Aired February 5th, 2017 - Join BerryFlow on social media - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BBRYFLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbryflow Instagram:...

  4. Upstream #135 - Incline

    After an action packed episode with Michael Fisher (aka Mr.Mobile) we're back to our regularly scheduled programming. Following his Priv re-review we've got loads of new content to discuss. How to take better photos on your Android BlackBerry, new 10.3.3 autoloaders, official announcement of the...

  5. Upstream #134 - MrMobile

    Joining us today is none other than Michael Fisher. You may know him his time at PocketNow more recently through his work on YouTube as MrMobile. Today we’ll be talking past, present and future for BlackBerry and gather Michael’s insight from his hands on time with the new BlackBerry at CES 2017.…

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  6. Upstream #133 - Dark Theme

    A light week with a dark theme. BlackBerry Hub on Android gets a long awaited dark theme update in beta. We review the BlackBerry DTEK60 smartphone in depth. BlackBerry plans enterprise developer event in London on March 24th. 40% off ShopBlackBerry accessories and more this week on Upstream.…

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  7. Upstream #132 - CES 2017, BlackBerry Mercury, BlackBerry QNX Autonomous Drive

    Right into CES 2017 TCL has taken to the media showing off their new BlackBerry keyboard device. At the press meetings TCL laid out a string of details for the handset leading up to Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. The ‘Mercury’ has gone through numerous hands-on under the lens but…

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  8. Upstream #131 - 2K17

    New year same ole BlackBerry we're getting pumped for CES. Reflecting on the last year of BlackBerry and talking device rumors, QNX and Obigo and software defined security for the automotive. UKarbon DTEK60 skins are being given away tonight so be sure to tune into the podcast on YouTube and…

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  9. Upstream #130 - Gala

    We’re having an impromptu Upstream session before the holiday consumes us. BlackBerry has left us with some Christmas hype having recently released Q3 Fiscal 2017 earnings. New deals for BlackBerry Radar, TCLs use of the BlackBerry brand in their device portfolio and reaffirmations of the...

  10. Upstream #129 - TCL

    BlackBerry reports earnings in just two days. Like clockwork we’re getting small teases of things to come. On BerryFlow we’ve tossed up a piece on how BlackBerry is hiding their soul away in every bit of hardware they release and BlackBerry clarified their stance listing 5 things we need to know...

  11. Upstream #128 - Trajectory

    With the release of an entirely refreshed enterprise platform BlackBerry has given us a great inclination of where they plan to aim themselves relative to the market. As we push toward earnings on December 20th, BlackBerry is keeping up with the good news. BBM has partnered in Indonesia to offer...

  12. Upstream #127 - Mercury

    Heavy week in BlackBerry news as we enter the holiday season. New leaked images of a potential candy-bar QWERTY running BlackBerry’s version of Android have popped up on Weibo. BlackBerry driving autonomous vehicles around Ontario. There’s a new enterprise software platform introduction on…

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  13. Upstream #126 - Deal

    This week we touch on 10.3.3 certification. Nasdaq hosts BlackBerry developer summit in NYC. BBM launching new services within the popular messaging app. New Black Friday deals offer the best pricing on BlackBerry devices we’ve seen all year, and BlackBerry has been awarded a new cyber-security...

  14. Upstream #125 - Time Bomb

    WhatsApp extends support for BlackBerry into mid 2017. BBM for BlackBerry 10 gets a small update. DTEK app under investigation for incorrect device status. Hub+ Services beta update available alongside the long awaited DTEK60 review from CrackBerry.com. Blog:...

  15. Upstream #124 - Cyber

    We’re back with another episode of Upstream. This week carriers are showing some BlackBerry support with AT&T No Service fixes and Marshmallow roll-out for Priv users on Verizon. New deals in India expand availability of DTEK50 and DTEK60 and Chen discusses the next in-house QWERTY amidst…

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  16. Upstream #123 - Edge

    ShopBlackBerry has extended their deals on Priv and Passport. BlackBerry and Ford are working directly to expand the use of BlackBerry security software and QNX for automotive. BBM is throwing a party in Johannesburg. Verizon may finally be rolling out Marshmallow to Priv owners and there’s even…

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  17. Upstream #122 - DTEK60

    DTEK60 is finally here and it comes with a great price tag and the latest market specs. Beyond this BlackBerry is working with partners to fix the ‘No Service’ issue and we’re seeing the BBM development pick up with new features added to the application this past week. Blog:...

  18. Upstream #121 - BB100-1

    BerryFlow shares a visit at Brookfield Place. CrackBerry shows off a patent for authentication using a touch sensitive physical keyboard. Mercury pops up on Geekbench running Android 7.0. BlackBerry kicks off a new ad campaign about their software focus and maybe BlackBerry has gotten control…

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  19. Upstream #120 - Play

    This week BlackBerry went out of their way to compare Samsung Focus to Hub+ services. DTEK50 got a new beta update and BBM talked 2017 with Chatbots. On BerryFlow we compared the flagship models from Samsung and Apple to the upcoming DTEK60, which, as we’ll discuss in our Aftershow, may launch...

  20. Upstream #119 - Pivot

    We’re talking pivots this week, a bit more information on things to come has hit the media through various interviews. BlackBerry continues with BETA updates to their Hub+ service. BlackBerry 10 may live on in BlackBerry branded handsets while the company aims to get NIAP certification for their...

  21. Upstream #118 - ERA

    Lots of news with the announcement that BlackBerry will cease designing and manufacturing their own phones. This podcast is aimed at clearing up the questions and setting a dialog for what we have coming forward including a potential last QWERTY designed by BlackBerry, the high end DTEK60 which…

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  22. Upstream #117 - ARGON "DTEK60"

    DTEK60 aka Argon popped up on a do not publish page on BlackBerry's website this past week revealing all aspects of the specifications, dimensions and build of this purported successor to the DTEK50 launched just last month. BlackBerry has partnered with Zimperium, a startup that found a critical...

  23. Upstream #116 - Widget

    James is back from Milwaukee and so is Upstream. This week we’re covering the middle of September as we see BlackBerry’s continued software growth on Android and iOS10. BerryFlow shows off how to setup the BlackBerry Hub for Android widget while CrackBerry shows you how to access your Intelligent...

  24. Upstream #115 - Sophomore

    We've officially published our DTEK50 Review: BlackBerry's Sophomore Year. Alongside this we've got updates across the board for BBM, HUB+ Suite and DTEK50 & PRIV (Beta). There's some IFA news from BlackBerry and Samsung as well as Movirtu expansion in China. In the aftershow we dive into the...

  25. Upstream #114 - Redemption

    As BlackBerry’s software business continues to grow, U.S appeals court has sent a shareholder lawsuit back to a lower court. ShopCrackBerry has new BlackBerry DTEK50 accessories you can purchase and BlackBerry BetaZone adds DTEK50 and Hub+ Suite as testing programs. Lastly, BlackBerry has…

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  26. Upstream #113 - BBM Baby

    A song/demo written and produced in 2011 by artist Lana Del Ray leaked this August. The song titled 'BBM Baby' while unreleased is an interest visor into BBM nearly half a decade ago. A new Android exploit, QuadRooter, has already been fully patched for BlackBerry's secure Android powered phones...

  27. Upstream #112 - CYCLES

    The reviews are in and the DTEK50 is not too shabby, in fact it’s quite good given its market placement. In other news, Priv is getting a $100 discount for a limited time to align with DTEK50 availability. BlackBerry is highlighting wins for BES12 and AtHoc and as well BlackBerry has announced…

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  28. Upstream #111 - HUB+

    It's finally here! BlackBerry is making good on its promise for a software suite for the mobility solutions business segment. The HUB+ suite is bringing the quintessential BlackBerry Hub for Android experience to non-BlackBerry devices. This, alongside new lawsuits, BBM updates and the pending...

  29. Upstream #110 - DTEK50

    A big week for BlackBerry with the launch of their new, competitively priced DTEK50 smartphone. Along with this, we’ve got updates for BBM on Android and BB10, new Marshmallow BETA for PRIV devices and community designed shirts for the CrackBerry faithful. Check out our impressions post-device...

  30. Upstream #109 - Hamburg

    Following the BlackBerry Security Summit we have a wealth of news to cover. Our discussion will focus around the tone of the event, some of the announcements and the imminent plans to release further Android handsets. One of these devices with a FCC name of DTEK 50 may be released as early as...

  31. Upstream #108 - Scapes

    BlackBerry is getting more social. Share your BlackBerry photos and/or shots taken from your BlackBerry using the hashtag #BBScapes. This week we’re on for a brisk dialog with the keynote being BlackBerry’s stated “commitment” to BlackBerry 10. You can find current discounts for BlackBerry...

  32. Upstream #107 - Classic

    We've got a new build of BlackBerry 10; discontinuation of the BlackBerry Classic, a commitment to keyboards as well as a new TV ad for the PRIV alongside the July security update. Come hangout tonight using the links below! Blog: https://berryflow.com/2016/07/upstream-107-classic/ Aired…

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  33. Upstream #106 - Brookfield

    As we approach the BlackBerry Security Summit on July 19th, the company is focused on the launch of their new pop-up store in New York and are offering discounts to celebrate. An interesting video aired at BlackBerry’s annual meeting is now available on YouTube so get sharing! As well we’ve got…

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  34. Upstream #105 - Q1 2017

    With BlackBerry’s Q1 Fiscal 2017 earnings reported we have new insight into some of the device strategy, handset profitability forecasts, and a 30% commitment to grow the software business. BlackBerry has opened a pop-up store in New York City, BBM Video calling is now supported on iOS and…

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  35. Upstream #104 - Year 2

    It's Father's Day 2016 and that marks our two year milestone producing BerryFlow Upstream weekly! We want to give a big thanks to our Patreon supporters who give us the financial fuel to keep this podcast going on a regular basis. Each year we take a break from the normal Upstream flow and host...

  36. Upstream #103 - Clusters

    As Priv seemingly languishes, BlackBerry is on the offensive adding enterprise software features to their EMM suites. QNX has announced new car platforms for instrument clusters. BlackBerry has intercepted BBM messages to fight criminality, and in about a month we have a big event in New York…

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  37. Upstream #102 - SoundCloud

    BlackBerry continues to focus on bettering the user experience on Priv. BlackBerry 10.3.3 BETA autoloaders are out for developers to test out their new applications. As well the Developer Hero program looks to incentive new applications built for BlackBerry 10. Beyond this BlackBerry in across...

  38. Upstream #101 - ISO

    A light week with some Priv related news and PayPal pulling away from all minor mobile platforms. Our discussion this week will focus on what we expect in the coming weeks from BlackBerry and highlighting some of the IoT moves the company has been making in the background. While many are hyper...

  39. Upstream #100 - Homecoming

    100 episodes of this podcast has taught us that the BlackBerry discussion is far from exhausted. This week we’ve got fresh rumors that BlackBerry will be using the Alcatel Idol as reference hardware to build their mid-range fleet. New benchmarks from GFX give us further indication of what the...

  40. Upstream #99 - Vision

    We want to know your reasons why BlackBerry 10 is better than Android! BlackBerry CEO remarks on the saturated smartphone market whilst BlackBerry expands their Android beta to include BlackBerry made apps such as the keyboard and camera. BBM Channels on the desktop manager back-end gets a small...

  41. Upstream #98 - BB10

    Not much news to discuss but there are some wider rollouts for Priv software updates to Android M. Chen seems more optimistic about launching two midrange Android handsets and TIME calls the BlackBerry 6210 one of the most influential gadgets of all time. There are some special May Madness deals...

  42. Upstream #97 - Rome

    Priv gets sweet sweet Marshmallow (Android 6.0), BlackBerry hires Alex Thurber to lead global device sales. BBM for Android and gets beta Video Chat access and we get further clarification on purported features and designs of upcoming mid-range BlackBerry handsets code-named Rome and Hamburg.…

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  43. Upstream #96 - Raptors

    Priv by BlackBerry is now the official smartphone of the Toronto Raptors. This past week, Priv also received its first Marshmallow beta update, with invites for T-Mobile customers coming soon. AT&T has competitively dropped the price of Priv, and BlackBerry has listed 6 reasons to consider the…

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  44. Upstream #95 - Skeleton Key

    Priv lands south of the border, someone rehashes news from 6 years ago, Servomex selects QNX for gas analyzers. BlackBerry launches a new YouTube series for BES12 knowledge, Darius covers a Priv case and CrackBerry needs your help designing their next shirt! Blog:...

  45. Upstream #94 - Range

    As BlackBerry CEO reiterates plans to launch two mid-range handsets powered by Android we’ve got new distribution arrangements for the MENA region, a broader discussion on BlackBerry security and email and price cuts on BlackBerry Priv. Blog: https://berryflow.com/2016/04/upstream-94-range/ Aired...

  46. Upstream #93 - Q42016

    BlackBerry has kept their promise of delivering 500 million in revenue for fiscal 2016. The BlackBerry IOT team has officially launched BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking suite for the shipping industry. Alongside the quarterly results we’re seeing free privacy and control features for BBM and…

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  47. Upstream #92 - Commit

    BlackBerry has once again expressed their appreciation and continued support of their developer community. Overseas BlackBerry has partnered to have Exclusive Networks offer the full BlackBerry enterprise software portfolio, while we also see some Priv device deals through AT&T and Rogers in…

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  48. Upstream #91 - Radar

    Another week in BlackBerry we’re seeing an expanded focus on IoT and software driven initiatives with the forthcoming release of BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking suite of services leveraging BlackBerry IP and security expertise to help facilitate secure tracking of assets. As well, BlackBerry...

  49. Upstream #90 - Big Red

    With a host of new updates for Priv stock applications, and the official launch of Priv on Verizon, BlackBerry has had a good week of press. BlackBerry Priv reviews continue to be positive as the Priv reaches further global availability. As well, BlackBerry has been promoting new direct purchase...

  50. Upstream #89 - MWC16

    With Mobile World Congress behind us BlackBerry has shown further commitments to their multi-pronged strategies. They are investing heavily on their security foundation while expanding the software push by integrating with top partners to expand the accessibility of their solutions. BlackBerry…

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Upstream is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest in secure mobility.We cover a range of topics that keep a timely check on the world of mobile security through the lens of BlackBerry users.

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