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BlackBerry’s Android phones will still run a lot of BB software

BlackBerry is expected to start selling smartphones powered by Google’s Android operating system this year. One of the first could be a touchscreen phone with a slide-out keyboard that’s code-named BlackBerry Venice, and which could launch in November. Another could be an Android version of the BlackBerry Passport smartphone with a 4.5 inch square display and a […]

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BlackBerry’s Oslo details leaked… it looks like the BlackBerrry Passport

BlackBerry is still chugging along with new smartphones launching fairly regularly. The Oslo is next on the list of upcoming mobile devices from the company and N4BB has pictures and specs. From the images, it appears that Oslo is an updated version of BlackBerry’s Passport. It has the same rectangular shape and 4.5-inch display screen. The […]

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BlackBerry Classic and Passport can now be purchased on contract from AT&T

BlackBerry’s newest model smartphones, the Classic and Passport, launched last year. However, it was only available directly for $449 and $599 respectively. For BlackBerry users that prefer to take advantage of carrier plan options, starting Feb. 20, both models will be available through AT&T. The 4.5-inch Passport is stocked with BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 and […]

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BlackBerry launches the Passport with big, square screen for getting work done

BlackBerry is launching its first smartphone with a 4.5 inch square screen. The BlackBerry Passport is a mobile phone that’s the size of a real passport — so while it’s wider than most phones, the company says it’ll easily slide into the pocket of a suit jacket or sport coat. Speaking of business attire… the […]

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BlackBerry Passport smartphone launches Sept 24th for $599 (unlocked)

Blackberry’s big new square smartphone goes on sale Wednesday, September 24th and the company’s CEO tells the Wall Street Journal the BlackBerry Passport will sell for $599 when you buy it without a contract. That makes it about $50 cheaper than an unlocked iPhone 6, but about the same price as a Samsung Galaxy S5. Like […]

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Take a closer look at BlackBerry Passport square(ish) smartphone (video)

The BlackBerry Passport is a smartphone with a 4.5 inch, 1440 x 1440 pixel touchscreen display and a built-in QWERTY keyboard below the screen. It’s kind of a funny looking phone and it’s way wider than most smartphones. But BlackBerry thinks it’s also more useful than most smartphones. The Passport should go on sale this […]

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BlackBerry is for squares (or meet the Passport: a phone with a square screen)

As expected, BlackBerry’s newest and most unusual phone features a square screen. While most smartphones these days have aspect ratios you’re used to seeing on TVs and laptops like 16:9 or maybe 16:10, the BlackBerry Passport has a 1:1 display. The handset features a 4.5 inch, 1440 x 1440 pixel touchscreen display with just as […]

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BlackBerry Passport coming in September, with a square screen

BlackBerry is planning to launch a new smartphone at an event in London in September. What’s unusual about this phone is that it’ll likely have a big, high-resolution, square screen and a tiny keyboard. Update: Here’s BlackBerry CEO john Chen holding the upcoming Blackberry Passport along with a BlackBerry Classic. The Passport is the phone […]