Smartphones with physical keyboards were once the epitome of sophistication and efficiency, favored by business professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. However, with the advent of sleek, full touchscreen devices, the era of tactile keypads seemed to fade into obscurity. Fortunately, the DIY community has stepped in to resurrect the nostalgia of physical keyboards with … [Read more...] about Fairberry DIY physical keyboard attachment evokes BlackBerry nostalgia
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Beepberry messaging device from Pebble founder uses a BlackBerry Classic keyboard for ease of typing
Last heard, Eric Migicovsky, founder of the Pebble smartwatch has been working on a small Android phone though it seems he has been drawn to something else in between, the Beepberry. That might sound a bit strange though there is a reason for the device to be so named. The keyboard has been sourced from Blackberry Classic and the prototype device still has the Blackberry symbol … [Read more...] about Beepberry messaging device from Pebble founder uses a BlackBerry Classic keyboard for ease of typing
Unihertz Titan Slim with BlackBerry-like keyboard now on Kickstarter for $249
The Unihertz Titan Slim which comes with a physical keyboard is perhaps the best thing that BlackBerry fans can look forward to since the latter has become non-existent. Now the good news on this front is that the Unihertz Titan Slim is currently available on pre-order via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and is priced at $249. Shipping, according to Liliputing, is expected … [Read more...] about Unihertz Titan Slim with BlackBerry-like keyboard now on Kickstarter for $249
Unihertz teases new BlackBerry Key2-like smartphone for launch soon
With chances of a BlackBerry-branded phone getting launched being all but over, here is something that comes closest to offering a similar feel and functionality as the real thing. Unihertz has already been offering a few BlackBerry-styled smartphones in various form factors and recently the company teased the launch of another handset which, as PhoneArena stated looks almost … [Read more...] about Unihertz teases new BlackBerry Key2-like smartphone for launch soon
OnwardMobility loses the right to the BlackBerry brand, 5G BlackBerry phone is dead
Those who have been eagerly awaiting the launch of a new BlackBerry smartphone are in for some bad news, for such a phone is as good as dead at the moment. The reason, according to Android Police is that OnwardMobility no longer holds the license to use the BlackBerry brand name. That again has to do with BlackBerry having sold the remainder of the mobile patent portfolio it … [Read more...] about OnwardMobility loses the right to the BlackBerry brand, 5G BlackBerry phone is dead
BlackBerry is ending support to its Android apps by August 2022
BlackBerry, it seems, is slowly drifting into oblivion. For long after it had shunned the BlackBerry OS and moved onto the Android bandwagon, the company now seems to be winding up its operations in the Android domain as well. As a CrackBerry forum member John Albert found out and reported by Liliputing, some of the key Android apps that still made BlackBerry smartphones … [Read more...] about BlackBerry is ending support to its Android apps by August 2022
Ultra-secure BlackBerry 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard will launch soon
Here is a welcome update from OnwardMobility, the company that currently owns the rights to the BlackBerry brand. The company said they are still committed to launching a new BlackBerry smartphone, one that will have a physical keyboard as well as 5G connectivity. Unfortunately, the company isn't offering a deadline or even an expected launch window for the upcoming BlackBerry … [Read more...] about Ultra-secure BlackBerry 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard will launch soon
The curious case of the missing BlackBerry 5G
Fans of the BlackBerry devices were pinning their hopes on a new 5G smartphone that OnwardMobility had promised they will launch within 2021. Now, with the year drawing to a close, there is still no sight or even whispers of the said device, leading many to speculate if there is still time for the company to catch up or they will be forced to defer their plans.As it is, … [Read more...] about The curious case of the missing BlackBerry 5G
New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
Think of BlackBerry and you should have visions of a smartphone having a physical QWERTY keyboard at the bottom. While a whole new 5G enabled BlackBerry smartphone is due out sometime later this year, a new concept has surfaced online, and it does look cool.The concept device, the credit for which goes to Neil D from Behance, has an interesting take on the keyboard. For it … [Read more...] about New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
2021 BlackBerry 5G smartphone renderings leak online
While we await the launch of a whole new BlackBerry phone complete with a physical keyboard and 5G capability, digital artist Jermaine Smit (or Concept Creator) has tried to give shape to all that we know of the phone so far. The result is a new rendering of the phone, and it does look stunning, to say the least.Concept Creator has taken BlackBerry Key 2 as the base design … [Read more...] about 2021 BlackBerry 5G smartphone renderings leak online
New Unihertz Prime Pocket QWERTY smartphone to hit Kickstarter soon
Onward Mobility might still be working on its 5G capable BlackBerry smartphone complete with a physical QWERTY keyboard though Unihertz already seems to have the head start here with its new Titan Pocket handset. Coming across as a scaled-down version of its Titan rugged smartphone, the new Titan Pocket is going to be smaller but is expected to continue with the same rugged … [Read more...] about New Unihertz Prime Pocket QWERTY smartphone to hit Kickstarter soon
New BlackBerry 5G phone likely to be launched soon
BlackBerry phones, once a must-have for enterprise users, are all set to stage a comeback in the following months. It is not known exactly when the new BlackBerry handset will make landfall though it was previously rumored to happen towards the first half of this year. That likely won't be happening but it seems definite to launch sometime following that.Also, while more … [Read more...] about New BlackBerry 5G phone likely to be launched soon
A new Blackberry with a keyboard and 5G coming out next year
Blackberry is making a comeback, a new smartphone with a keyboard and 5G internet access will be released next year. The Canadian smartphone pioneer has been out of the hardware business for several years but licensed the BlackBerry name to other partners. Their new partner is OnwardMobility and they will outsource to Foxconn — a Taiwan-based company best known as the primary … [Read more...] about A new Blackberry with a keyboard and 5G coming out next year