BlackBerry might not be making its own handsets anymore, but its parent TCL has released yet another BlackBerry – Android crossover, called the BlackBerry Key2. Or, as New Atlas calls it, an “otherwise unremarkable handset running Android 8.1”  Key2’s only claim to fame is that it has the classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard. If you’re interested in a physical keyboard on your smartphone, here is what New Atlas thought about the device. New Atlas states “Any appraisal of the Key2 really has to focus on that physical keyboard down at the bottom.” If the device’s best feature is the keyboard, is

As it turns out, giving up on smartphones was a good move for BlackBerry. Due to recent record software sales, the Waterloo, Ontario-based tech company is looking into buying companies that focus on cyber security, as well as automotive and enterprise management. This is excellent news for BlackBerry, which recently beat analysts’ expectations, according to The Vancouver Sun. The publication explains that not only did BlackBerry break even, it made “a profit of $26 million or 5 cents per share excluding some items for the three months ending Aug. 31.” This good news comes only a year after BlackBerry threw

BlackBerry struggled to keep its smartphone alive amidst the rising popularity of manufacturers like Samsung and Apple. In fact, the company no longer produces its once-popular hardware. Despite this, some loyal holdouts still mourn the loss of the trademark BlackBerry keyboard. If this is you, don’t fret – according to Business Insider, a new player has resurrected your favourite mobile tool. Chinese tech firm TCL picked up the branding rights to BlackBerry last year and recently revealed its new smartphone model, the BlackBerry KeyOne. If you’re nostalgic for the smartphones of old, then this one should be right up your

For the first time since his departure in 2012, ex-CEO of BlackBerry Jim Balsillie recently spoke about the company and its decline in the mobile market. He admitted that the 2007 introduction of the Apple iPhone was the ultimate reason behind BlackBerry’s failure. Balsillie says he knew the company could not compete. He also explained that fear of Apple’s new device caused BlackBerry to rush the release of its touchscreen smartphone, the flawed BlackBerry Storm. The Storm resulted in a 100 percent return rate for Verizon, which caused the carrier to demand $500 million in compensation. “With Storm we tried

BlackBerry is aiming to boost its software revenue to $500 million by March 2016, a goal which will only be aided by the company’s recent purchase of startup WatchDox. Adding to its software offerings will continue to ease BlackBerry’s dependence on smartphones. WatchDox is a file-sharing security startup designed to help governments and companies control who can see important documents, as well as prevent leaks. According to crunchbase.com, the company based out of Palo Alto, California has raised $38.5 million (U.S.) from investors such as Blackstone Group LP and Gemini Israel Ventures. Some of its clients include Hollywood studios and