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Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally
Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally Old school BlackBerry phones have officially become bricks for some users. Legacy services for BlackBerry devices ceased this week on Tuesday, Jan. 4 as the company ceased normal services for some classic devices. According to the company, any device running classic BlackBerry software “will no longer reliably function, including for data, phone calls, SMS and 9-1-1 functionality.” BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, and BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.1 and earlier will all be affected. However, the company noted, its Android-based smartphones, however, "will continue to fu…

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Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through
Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through An urgent alert has been issued regarding Android phones that could cause devices to “freeze” when making an emergency call. The glitch apparently causes Android phones to lock up when attempting to make a 9-1-1 call as the device attempts to share location with emergency service officials, rather than connecting with police or other agency. According to officials,  “unintended interaction” between Microsoft Teams and the Android operating system renders cell phones unable to place outgoing calls to 911. Any Android user who has Microsoft Teams installed on their …

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by Zak Failla