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All rights reserved.phonearena@phonearena.com (PhoneArena)https://www.phonearena.com/images/logo/phonearena-logo-light-blue-small.pnghttps://www.phonearena.com/14480https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-can-still-succeed-today_id179155https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-can-still-succeed-today_id179155Phones with physical keyboards are making a comeback as evidenced by the strong demand for the Titan 2 Elite.ArticlesWed, 25 Mar 2026 15:07:08 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-can-still-succeed-today_id179155#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/why-do-people-still-want-blackberry-phone_id177080https://www.phonearena.com/news/why-do-people-still-want-blackberry-phone_id177080In a smartphone world full of foldables, people still miss the BlackBerry idea.ArticlesTue, 06 Jan 2026 11:11:57 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/why-do-people-still-want-blackberry-phone_id177080#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/major-issue-forced-zinwa-to-refund-all-orders-in-one-country_id176564https://www.phonearena.com/news/major-issue-forced-zinwa-to-refund-all-orders-in-one-country_id176564Expected in August, the Zinwa Q25 will start shipping this month.ArticlesFri, 12 Dec 2025 14:14:48 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/major-issue-forced-zinwa-to-refund-all-orders-in-one-country_id176564#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/our-readers-told-us-they-type-better-with-a-physical-qwerty_id174368https://www.phonearena.com/news/our-readers-told-us-they-type-better-with-a-physical-qwerty_id174368There are ways to experience using a physical QWERTY keyboard without spending a fortune.ArticlesThu, 25 Sep 2025 15:58:19 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/our-readers-told-us-they-type-better-with-a-physical-qwerty_id174368#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-revival-taking-hold_id174135https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-revival-taking-hold_id174135On several fronts, there are signs that we could see the return of the BlackBerry name on a smartphone.ArticlesWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:50:04 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-revival-taking-hold_id174135#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/zinwa-plans-to-offer-revised-blackberry-phones-new-chips-android_id171358https://www.phonearena.com/news/zinwa-plans-to-offer-revised-blackberry-phones-new-chips-android_id171358Company to internally update BlackBerry phones and sell them running Android.ArticlesSun, 15 Jun 2025 21:32:41 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/zinwa-plans-to-offer-revised-blackberry-phones-new-chips-android_id171358#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-blackberry-name-could-be-returning-to-smartphones_id169000https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-blackberry-name-could-be-returning-to-smartphones_id169000A U.K. startup is reportedly seeking investors to fund the design and production of 5G-enabled BlackBerry phones.ArticlesSat, 29 Mar 2025 14:11:37 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-blackberry-name-could-be-returning-to-smartphones_id169000#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/presidential-debate-could-affect-the-iphone-16-unveiling_id161628https://www.phonearena.com/news/presidential-debate-could-affect-the-iphone-16-unveiling_id161628The presidential debate could affect when the public will first see the iPhone 16 series.ArticlesWed, 21 Aug 2024 00:49:42 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/presidential-debate-could-affect-the-iphone-16-unveiling_id161628#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-streams-amc-november-13_id152512https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-streams-amc-november-13_id152512The critically acclaimed BlackBerry movie has been turned into a three-day limited series on AMC starting November 13th.ArticlesSun, 12 Nov 2023 20:51:45 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-streams-amc-november-13_id152512#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-released-today_id147477https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-released-today_id147477ArticlesThu, 11 May 2023 22:45:35 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-released-today_id147477#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-theaters-may-12_id146247https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-theaters-may-12_id146247ArticlesWed, 15 Mar 2023 21:18:29 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-movie-theaters-may-12_id146247#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/movie-about-blackberry-is-in-the-can_id142103https://www.phonearena.com/news/movie-about-blackberry-is-in-the-can_id142103ArticlesWed, 24 Aug 2022 21:21:35 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/movie-about-blackberry-is-in-the-can_id142103#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/unihertz-teases-blackberry-key-2-style-phone-possibly-5g_id139525https://www.phonearena.com/news/unihertz-teases-blackberry-key-2-style-phone-possibly-5g_id139525Unihertz, the company behind the BlackBerry-esque Titan, has teased a new BlackBerry-style phone that resembles the KEY2 and could feature 5G.ArticlesSun, 10 Apr 2022 02:33:13 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/unihertz-teases-blackberry-key-2-style-phone-possibly-5g_id139525#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-hopes-to-settle-smartphone-suit_id139471https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-hopes-to-settle-smartphone-suit_id139471ArticlesWed, 06 Apr 2022 21:11:04 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-hopes-to-settle-smartphone-suit_id139471#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/onwardmobility-confirms-death-of-5g-blackberry_id138554https://www.phonearena.com/news/onwardmobility-confirms-death-of-5g-blackberry_id138554OnwardMobility confirmed on its website that it will no longer be involved in producing a secure 5G BlackBerry handset with a physical keyboard.ArticlesSat, 19 Feb 2022 15:12:45 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/onwardmobility-confirms-death-of-5g-blackberry_id138554#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/hopes-die-for-5g-blackberry_id138406https://www.phonearena.com/news/hopes-die-for-5g-blackberry_id138406Dreams of a 5G BlackBerry have been torpedoed as BlackBerry has pulled its license from OutwardMobility.ArticlesFri, 11 Feb 2022 13:29:32 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/hopes-die-for-5g-blackberry_id138406#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-phone-patents-sale_id138203https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-phone-patents-sale_id138203Blackberry parts with its mobile patents for a hefty sum.ArticlesTue, 01 Feb 2022 09:50:23 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-phone-patents-sale_id138203#commentsDaniel Petrovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-apps-lose-support-2022_id137778https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-apps-lose-support-2022_id137778ArticlesFri, 14 Jan 2022 05:14:50 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-apps-lose-support-2022_id137778#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-death-reports-exaggerated-5g-smartphone-still-coming-soon_id137647https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-death-reports-exaggerated-5g-smartphone-still-coming-soon_id137647After nearly six months of complete radio silence, BlackBerry brand licensee OnwardMobility is here today to tells us its ambitious 5G-flavored plans are not dead yet.ArticlesFri, 07 Jan 2022 10:00:32 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-death-reports-exaggerated-5g-smartphone-still-coming-soon_id137647#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/still-using-blackberry-os-you-may-want-to-switch-to-another-platform-now_id137490https://www.phonearena.com/news/still-using-blackberry-os-you-may-want-to-switch-to-another-platform-now_id137490ArticlesFri, 31 Dec 2021 04:27:13 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/still-using-blackberry-os-you-may-want-to-switch-to-another-platform-now_id137490#commentsPreslav Mladenovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/still-no-word-on-promised-5g-blackberry_id136566https://www.phonearena.com/news/still-no-word-on-promised-5g-blackberry_id136566Early last year Onward Mobility announced a new BlackBerry 5G smartphone with a physical keyboard for the first half of 2021. BlackBerry fans want to know where their first 5G phone is.ArticlesFri, 19 Nov 2021 21:20:30 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/still-no-word-on-promised-5g-blackberry_id136566#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/best-blackberry-phones_id133824https://www.phonearena.com/news/best-blackberry-phones_id133824ArticlesThu, 02 Sep 2021 05:38:15 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/best-blackberry-phones_id133824#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/first-5g-blackberry-smartphone-join-waitlist-no-release-info_id133892https://www.phonearena.com/news/first-5g-blackberry-smartphone-join-waitlist-no-release-info_id133892ArticlesMon, 26 Jul 2021 14:13:59 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/first-5g-blackberry-smartphone-join-waitlist-no-release-info_id133892#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-renders-show-unique-keyboard-for-5g-blackberry_id133557https://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-renders-show-unique-keyboard-for-5g-blackberry_id133557New concept renders for the first 5G BlackBerry were released by a company called Behance and it includes a unqiue keyboard made up of small buttons on the screen that change labeling depending on the content on the display.ArticlesMon, 12 Jul 2021 17:46:20 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-renders-show-unique-keyboard-for-5g-blackberry_id133557#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-render-shows-possible-first-5g-blackberry-phone_id131448https://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-render-shows-possible-first-5g-blackberry-phone_id131448ArticlesWed, 14 Apr 2021 18:09:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/concept-render-shows-possible-first-5g-blackberry-phone_id131448#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/world-awaits-first-5g-blackberry_id131207https://www.phonearena.com/news/world-awaits-first-5g-blackberry_id131207ArticlesSat, 03 Apr 2021 20:01:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/world-awaits-first-5g-blackberry_id131207#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphone-coming-soon_id130086https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphone-coming-soon_id130086The first-ever BlackBerry-branded 5G smartphone is still set to be released at some point this year in North America and Europe by a US-based startup called OnwardMobility.ArticlesFri, 12 Feb 2021 07:58:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphone-coming-soon_id130086#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/worst-smartphones-we-have-ever-used_id128780https://www.phonearena.com/news/worst-smartphones-we-have-ever-used_id128780PhoneArena staff share their worst smartphone experiences. Join the conversation! Which phone has disappointed you the most over the years?ArticlesTue, 08 Dec 2020 05:44:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/worst-smartphones-we-have-ever-used_id128780#commentsRado Minkovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-users-are-more-likely-to-find-romance_id126843https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-users-are-more-likely-to-find-romance_id126843A study of over 50,000 swipes on a dating app reveals that Apple iPhone owners are 76% more likely to find a match while BlackBerry owners are 74% less likely to find romance.ArticlesFri, 28 Aug 2020 10:03:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-users-are-more-likely-to-find-romance_id126843#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/how-blackberry-can-make-it-in-the-5g-world_id126686https://www.phonearena.com/news/how-blackberry-can-make-it-in-the-5g-world_id126686BlackBerry should aim with the new iteration of the BlackBerry phone. That means building a high-end flagship that appeals to businessmen like the original two-way pager did.ArticlesWed, 19 Aug 2020 14:19:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/how-blackberry-can-make-it-in-the-5g-world_id126686#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphones-2021_id126681https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphones-2021_id126681BlackBerry is making a comeback in 2021 with the help of two companies! The first smartphone will be a 5G device powered by Android that boasts a QWERTY keyboard.ArticlesWed, 19 Aug 2020 07:57:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-5g-smartphones-2021_id126681#commentsJoshua Swinglehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/TCL-Communication-BlackBerry-partnership-ends-August-2020_id121960https://www.phonearena.com/news/TCL-Communication-BlackBerry-partnership-ends-August-2020_id121960BlackBerry smartphones will be no more unless someone picks up the torch from TCL The end of the partnership between the two companies was just announced and its expiration date is set at August 31 2020.ArticlesMon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/TCL-Communication-BlackBerry-partnership-ends-August-2020_id121960#commentsGeorgi Zarkovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-220-off_id121353https://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-220-off_id121353ArticlesFri, 03 Jan 2020 14:51:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-220-off_id121353#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Hub-apps-adds-Dark-mode-support_id119970https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Hub-apps-adds-Dark-mode-support_id119970ArticlesSat, 26 Oct 2019 21:37:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Hub-apps-adds-Dark-mode-support_id119970#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key-3-no-5g-connectivity-planned-tcl-confirmation_id119421https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key-3-no-5g-connectivity-planned-tcl-confirmation_id119421ArticlesFri, 04 Oct 2019 04:35:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key-3-no-5g-connectivity-planned-tcl-confirmation_id119421#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-best-buy-deal-unlocked-att-activation_id119141https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-best-buy-deal-unlocked-att-activation_id119141ArticlesSun, 22 Sep 2019 07:55:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-best-buy-deal-unlocked-att-activation_id119141#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-7-pro-best-phone-us-download-speeds-samsung-lg-apple-report_id118819https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-7-pro-best-phone-us-download-speeds-samsung-lg-apple-report_id118819The OnePlus 7 Pro is crowned the fastest smartphone in the US for 4G downloads by OpenSignal, narrowly beating the likes of the LG V35 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S10+ and completely crushing the iPhone XS Max.ArticlesTue, 10 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-7-pro-best-phone-us-download-speeds-samsung-lg-apple-report_id118819#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-state-of-android-pie-updates-the-best-and-worst-brands_id118267https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-state-of-android-pie-updates-the-best-and-worst-brands_id118267ArticlesFri, 16 Aug 2019 09:10:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-state-of-android-pie-updates-the-best-and-worst-brands_id118267#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-deal-att-activations-best-buy_id116657https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-deal-att-activations-best-buy_id116657ArticlesFri, 07 Jun 2019 09:52:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-le-deal-att-activations-best-buy_id116657#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Win-a-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-from-BlackBerry-Mobile_id116608https://www.phonearena.com/news/Win-a-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-from-BlackBerry-Mobile_id116608Win an Atomic Red BlackBerry KEY2 LE from BlackBerry Mobile. The device features an outstanding physical keyboard, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage. On the back is a dual camera setup (13MP + 5MP) with an 8MP front-facing selfie snapper.ArticlesWed, 05 Jun 2019 19:42:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/Win-a-BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-from-BlackBerry-Mobile_id116608#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BBM-closes-today_id116476https://www.phonearena.com/news/BBM-closes-today_id116476The consumer version of BBM shuts down today with users allowed to move over to the enterprise version of the app for one year at no cost. After the year ends, the service will cost $2.49 for six months.ArticlesFri, 31 May 2019 11:02:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BBM-closes-today_id116476#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-Verizon-launch_id116457https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-Verizon-launch_id116457Verizon has just announced that business and enterprise customers can purchase the BlackBerry KEY2 LE for $450 outright.ArticlesFri, 31 May 2019 00:31:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-LE-Verizon-launch_id116457#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/New-BlackBerry-on-the-way_id116241https://www.phonearena.com/news/New-BlackBerry-on-the-way_id116241A new BlackBerry model could be on the way according to code found on software files. The device is code-named Monet and has a model number of BBJ100. IT will reportedly be equipped with the Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform.ArticlesWed, 22 May 2019 15:05:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/New-BlackBerry-on-the-way_id116241#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-Red-Edition-unboxing-hands-on-review_id115675https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-Red-Edition-unboxing-hands-on-review_id115675The nearly year-old BlackBerry KEY2 was recently announced to be graced in a new color, which is surprising because for a business minded device, the decision to go with a red edition gives the phone a flashier look.ArticlesTue, 30 Apr 2019 00:58:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-KEY2-Red-Edition-unboxing-hands-on-review_id115675#commentsJohn Velascohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Keyboard-app-update-improves-word-predictions_id115561https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Keyboard-app-update-improves-word-predictions_id115561BlackBerry has added and removed some features to the BlackBerry Keyboard app in the Google Play Store. The app will help bring improved word recommendations to the virtual keyboards on Android-powered BlackBerry models.ArticlesWed, 24 Apr 2019 15:11:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Keyboard-app-update-improves-word-predictions_id115561#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-red-edition-us-launch-price-specs-features_id115441https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-red-edition-us-launch-price-specs-features_id115441As the name suggests, the BlackBerry KEY2 Red Edition is not radically different from black and silver variants of the same smartphone, fetching $699.99 with a snazzy design and 128GB internal storage.ArticlesFri, 19 Apr 2019 09:02:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-red-edition-us-launch-price-specs-features_id115441#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Consumer-version-of-BBM-is-closing_id115415https://www.phonearena.com/news/Consumer-version-of-BBM-is-closing_id115415ArticlesThu, 18 Apr 2019 09:51:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/Consumer-version-of-BBM-is-closing_id115415#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-ebay-deals-massive-discounts_id114649https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-ebay-deals-massive-discounts_id114649You can get a brand-new, unused, and untouched BlackBerry KEY2 right now for as little as $420 from a top-rated eBay seller, while the BlackBerry KEY2 LE is obviously even cheaper, starting at $330.ArticlesTue, 19 Mar 2019 15:29:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-ebay-deals-massive-discounts_id114649#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-CEO-foldable-smartphone-comments_id114444https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-CEO-foldable-smartphone-comments_id114444ArticlesMon, 11 Mar 2019 18:41:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-CEO-foldable-smartphone-comments_id114444#commentsJoshua Swinglehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-deals-woot-big-discounts-one-year-warranty_id114235https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-deals-woot-big-discounts-one-year-warranty_id114235The BlackBerry KEY2 and KEY2 LE are on sale today only at Woot, costing $530 and $350 instead of their $650 and $500 list prices respectively with full one-year manufacturer warranties included.ArticlesMon, 04 Mar 2019 01:56:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/blackberry-key2-key2-le-deals-woot-big-discounts-one-year-warranty_id114235#commentsAdrian Diaconescu