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It will also support 5G connectivity.
After the company’s revival in 2016 under the TCL brand, Blackberry saw the launch of some mid-range smartphones with decent specifications and a productivity-oriented suite.
Blackberry is making its comeback in the smartphone segment after it ended its partnership with HCL and US-based Onward Mobility got the license of selling phones under Blackberry’s name.
The company plans to launch 5G phones in 2021 and Blackberry s CEO, Peter Franklin while giving an interview said that the upcoming Blackberry smartphones will be available in select regions including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Also, in terms of features, these phones will be equipped with the physical QWERTY keyboard that has been an iconic feature of many Blackberry smartphones in the past. It will also support 5G connectivity.
Texas-based start-up OnwardMobility, Blackberry s new owner, has confirmed that it will launch new devices later this year.BlackBerry s partnership with TCL ended last year, and after a few months, it signed with OnwardMobility.In a recent .
Image: BlackBerry Key2 LE
Not long ago, Blackberry and TCL ended their partnership, leading the former to walk away from the smartphone market. In late 2020, OnwardMobility acquired the license to sell phones under Blackberry’s name and even announced some ambitious plans for the brand’s reboot. Now, there’s a report on the same confirming a product launch in 2021, complete with the classic Blackberry keyboard. Also Read - Blackberry is coming back once more, will debut in 2021 with a flagship keyboard phone
A recent report from IT Home states OnwardMobility CEO, Peter Franklin, hinting at a new launch in 2021. The smartphone will retain the classic Blackberry physical keyboard and will support 5G connectivity. Adding to the previous revelation, Franklin says along with North America and Europe, Asia will also get to see the Blackberry reboot. There’s no preset date for the reboot’s launch yet. Also Read - TCL will not design, manufacture or sell BlackBerry smartphones fr
Blackberry 5G Phone With Physical Keyboard Coming in 2021
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It’s the brand that won’t die, as OnwardMobility has announced it is bringing a 5G Blackberry with traditional keyboard to market in 2021.
Once the king of the smartphone arena, Blackberry was the device of choice for professionals and consumers alike. The company was known for enterprise-grade mobile software, combined with the best QUERTY keyboard in the business.
Unfortunately for the company, the introduction of the iPhone caught it off-guard and it lost its dominance. Since then, the core company has switched its focus to software, with a strong emphasis on security. Meanwhile, Blackberry has licensed the right to create Blackberry hardware to outside companies, OnwardMobility being the current one.