Is BlackBerry making a comeback?

BlackBerry reveals they are making a new smartphone

Courtesy: Blackberry

Courtesy: Blackberry

  • BlackBerry announces breakup with TCL, and partnership with Onward Mobility

  • BlackBerry reveals they are making new, 5G Android smartphones 

  • The new smartphones will include a physical keyboard

  • To be released in early 2021

The early 2000’s was a time when most offices, households, and schools had a “revolutionary” device from Blackberry - ranging from the BlackBerry 6230 to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. But, in recent years the BlackBerry name hasn’t been seen on any popular smartphones. BlackBerry has now revealed they are making a 5G-enabled Android smartphone. If successful, the company could put their fruit-inspired name back in the mouths of tech fans.

BlackBerry’s Key 2 Smartphone

BlackBerry’s Key 2 Smartphone

After partnering with TCL, in 2016, to help them make smartphones, BlackBerry released the Key series in 2018 - a phone that included modern smartphone features, without the smartphone keyboard. Instead, the Key included a Qwerty keyboard.

More recently, BlackBerry has announced they are parting ways with TLC and partnering with Onward Mobility to produce a new 5G smartphone, with a redesigned keypad! 

BlackBerry is thrilled OnwardMobility will deliver a BlackBerry 5G smartphone device with physical keyboard leveraging our high standards of trust and security synonymous with our brand.
— BlackBerry CEO, John Chen.

Similarly, Onward Mobility believes that they can help BlackBerry produce high-end 5G smartphones.

BlackBerry smartphones are known for protecting communications, privacy, and data. This is an incredible opportunity for OnwardMobility to bring next-generation 5G devices to market with the backing of BlackBerry and FIH Mobile.
— CEO of Onward Mobility, Peter Franklin.
BlackBerry’s Key 2 Smartphone

BlackBerry’s Key 2 Smartphone

Conclusion: 

This promising new partnership could lead BlackBerry back to their status as a premium smartphone brand. With 5G and a physical keyboard, BlackBerry is going to try its best to provide the smartphone and business world, a mix of the productivity from the past and accessibility from the future.


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