Was really hoping to see it announced today along with new Nexus devices. The Priv will be DOA if it's up to just BlackBerry and their non existing marketing team. They need as much help as possible in releasing this device so I hope they have 110% commitment and support from carriers. Also with Marshmallow being announced today and rolling out next week they better outline the update time line or it will be outdated the moment it hits the shelves. Come on BlackBerry this is your last hail Mary! Marshmallow actually has me intrigued with the improved security and app permissions but the Priv will be a no go unless it gets the update in a reasonable time-frame.
That partnership was regarding BES12. It had nothing to do with Priv and they're certainly not going to hock BBRY phones at the same event where they've just released their own flagships.
[QUOTE=leeiling;11962519]Why the **** would Google announce this?
As I stated earlier. BlackBerry is focusing a lot on partnerships and has stated many times Google has helped make this device possible. Would have been nice to see this device announced with some Google publicity.