BlackBerry is working with Boeing on a self-destructing 'Black' phone

BlackBerry is collaborating with Boeing on its self-destructing Black phone.

Boeing — yes, the same Boeing that builds airplanes and aerospace technology — is developing the privacy-friendly Black phone that will permanently erase all software and data stored on it if tampered with. The phone also encrypts phone calls and any data transmitted; it is designed specifically for government agencies that need to protect highly sensitive data.

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So where does BlackBerry come in?

BlackBerry CEO John Chen announced that the collaboration would "provide a secure mobile solution for Android devices utilizing [their] BES12 platform." Read more...

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