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The first smartphone from the company based on Android will start shipping in under two weeks.

The first among the signature BlackBerry PRIV apps for the first smartphone powered by Android that has been made by handset maker have now been uploaded to the Google Play Store.

This has been done in anticipation of the release of the smartphone, which is expected in mid-November.

Among the signature BlackBerry PRIV apps that have already been uploaded to the Play Store are the DTEK for the brand as well as the launcher, keyboard and the camera application. At the moment, it doesn’t appear as though it is possible for people without that specific smartphone to download those mobile apps. Attempts have been reported online and have stated that other device users simply receive a message that says that the apps are not compatible with their devices. This has come as a disappointment to consumers who had been hoping to be able to try out BlackBerry’s keyboard on their own smartphones, for example.

The benefit of the BlackBerry PRIV apps at the moment comes from the descriptions of the features.

The descriptions that have been shared for these mobile apps are now providing those who are curious about the devices with a window into the details of several of the features that would be available in the upcoming smartphone.

The DTEK description provides an especially clear view of the app. Until now, BlackBerry has not provided a great deal of information with regards to its functionality and has said only that this application will make it possible to be able to better manage their smartphone security and safety levels. However, the description that has been posted on Google Play with regards to this signature app has shown a much larger amount of information. It has offered a comprehensive overview of the various permissions that the user must grant to the application that they will have installed onto the PRIV.

Furthermore, those BlackBerry PRIV apps are able to scan the device of the user in order to provide the owner with suggestions with regards to what they can do to better enhance their device security.

Criteo report highlights emerging trends that are influencing businesses throughout the world

Criteo, a leading performance marketing company, has released the latest edition of its mobile commerce report. The quarterly report provides analysis of the growing mobile commerce industry, highlighting trends that are strengthening as well as those that are emerging in prominent markets. For the report, Criteo examined data from some 1.4 billion mobile transactions, finding that four in 10 of mobile purchases are occurring within the United States.

Consumers are using multiple devices to make purchases online and off

According to the report, approximately half of all transactions made throughout the world involve the use of multiple devices. Many consumers appear to research products that they are interested in on their smartphones, opting to purchase these products on their home computers. This works the other way around, as well, with many consumers researching products and special deals on a PC before making a purchase on a mobile device of some sort.

Southeast Asia is becoming a powerful hub for mobile commerce

The report shows that Southeast Asia is home to a 45% conversion rate when it comes to retail sales. Many consumers in this region are using their mobile devices to shop and retailers have been successful in converting shoppers into paying customers. More than half of the online traffic in this region is coming from mobile consumers, as they have found that using their smartphones and tablets to get their shopping done is more convenient than simply visiting a physical store.

Businesses investing in mobile apps are finding success

Apart from a growing consumer base, businesses involved in mobile commerce are finding more success with their ongoing operations. The report shows that early investments in mobile commerce applications is generating significant payback for companies interested in digital shopping. According to Criteo, brands that make the app experience a major priority generate 60% of their total mobile revenue from these applications. These financial gains are expected to encourage companies to become more mobile-centric in order to provide better services to consumers using smartphones and tablets.