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Today at Mobile World Conference is Barcelona, BlackBerry made it official that you can now have a customized BBM PIN through it’s paid subscription service.  This feature will be available for all current and new BBM users who are on BlackBerry and Android devices via an update for BBM. Current iOS users will receive the update soon and will have the option to customize BBM PINS as well.

BlackBerry has not mentioned a time frame for Windows Phone users as of yet so let’s hope that happens soon.

Check out the details below to create you a customized BBM PIN today!

What is a BBM Custom PIN?

The Custom PIN Subscription is a new feature found exclusively on BBM which allows new and existing users to create their own personalized BBM PIN. New contacts can add you to BBM using this Custom PIN, making adding new contacts easier than ever.

Getting Started:

1. Make sure you are running the latest BBM software on your device. (The latest BBM update is currently available for Android and BlackBerry 10 smartphones. iOS users will receive the update soon).
2. Open BBM
3. Tap on the BBM Shop
4. Scroll down to subscriptions and select the Custom PIN Subscription.
5. Create your PIN. It’s that easy!

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The wait is finally over for those who have been waiting for the  BlackBerry Passport and Classic to arrive on AT&T. February 20th, 2015 is the date that consumers can now officially get their hands on a new BlackBerry Classic or the the beautiful Passport on AT&T’s network.

Will you make the switch and rock one of these new BlackBerry devices? Check out some of the features below and let us know what you think.

BlackBerry Passport Features

Exclusive to AT&T in the U.S., the BlackBerry Passport is available in a unique design with rounded edges. The BlackBerry Passport has a large 4.5-inch Full HD square touch screen and a touch-enabled QWERTY keyboard, giving you ideal content viewing without compromising portability. Built on BlackBerry’s secure BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 operating system, the BlackBerry Passport runs on AT&T’s network: the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network and the network that has the nation’s strongest LTE signal,² covering more than 300 million Americans.

BlackBerry Passport Pricing

The BlackBerry Passport will be available starting Feb. 20 for $0 down on an AT&T Next plan at $21.67 per month with AT&T Next 24,³ $27.09 with AT&T Next 18³ or $32.50 per month with AT&T Next 12.³ You can also get the smartphone for $199.99 with a two-year agreement⁴ or at no annual commitment for $649.99.⁵

BlackBerry Classic Features

Designed for speed and accuracy, the BlackBerry Classic includes BlackBerry’s iconic QWERTY keyboard, trackpad and navigation keys, making it easy to communicate quickly and accurately with one hand. Although familiar in appearance, the BlackBerry Classic upgrades the BlackBerry^® Bold 9900 experience with a faster browser, longer battery life and more screen space. It also comes with the secure BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 operating system, offering customers access to commanding features including BlackBerry^® Blend and BlackBerry^® Assistant.

BlackBerry Classic Pricing

You can purchase the BlackBerry Classic for $0 down on an AT&T Next plan at $14 per month with AT&T Next 24,³ $17.50 per month with Next 18³ or $21 per month with AT&T Next 12.³ You can also get the smartphone for $49.99 with a two-year agreement⁴ or at no annual commitment for $419.99

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For a company that many had written off and left for dead, BlackBerry continues to innovate and work hard to remain a major player in the mobile industry. At CES 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada BlackBerry truly showed the world that they are indeed not going anywhere by unveiling multiple new innovations that will truly be RIMarkable in the coming year of 2015.

Here are some key take a ways from yesterday’s CES 2015 session where BlackBerry actually made headlines;

• iOT (Internet of Things)– BlackBerry announced there platform which details a cloud based solution that will allow you to manage multiple devices and service cross platform. For more detailed information see this link iOT

• BBM on Android Wear– This has to be one of the coolest things I’ve seen from BlackBerry at CES. BBM will be available on multiple Android Wear devices early 2015. See details here BBMDroidWear

• AT&T– Yes that right, AT&T and BlackBerry continues to have a good long standing relationship. This relationship just got a lot better with the announcement that AT&T will offer the BlackBerry Classic and the AT&T version of the BlackBerry Passport which features rounded edges unlike the initial release featuring the more squared edges of the Passport. Many people have voiced their displeasure with the change in design for AT&T’s version of the Passport but I beg to differ on the issue. The fact that AT&T is still truly supporting BlackBerry devices for consumers is good enough to warrant a design change in which looks pretty nice for the Passport. You can check out the full details here AT&T Passport, Classic

• QNX – What more can be said about BlackBerry’s acquisition of QNX. This was a key business play and shows that the higher ups at BlackBerry are always looking for ways to keep the business positioned for future success. QNX is now used in over 50 million in car systems and with a 50% market share in mobile in dash car systems. BlackBerry QNX is truly the future of the mobile car in dash system industry. See more details here QNX 

BlackBerry is truly showing it resilience by continued innovation with new products and services. In the words of CEO John Chen, “The Brand is here to stay.”