Neowin News Feed for: Keyone

BlackBerry phones may be dead as TCL licensing deal comes to an end

Rich Woods — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:22:01 +0000

BlackBerry Mobile today announced that as of August 31 this year, TCL Communication will no longer have a licensing deal to sell BlackBerry-branded smartphones, something in place since 2016. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone gets one step closer to Android Oreo

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:44:02 +0000

BlackBerry handset owners have been wondering when the KEYone will be updated to Android Oreo. The firm has started the process with the handset, offering up details through a new beta program. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone gets discounted by $50 for limited time

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:16:01 +0000

If you were tempted in purchasing a BlackBerry KEYone but weren't really feeling the price, your time has now arrived. The handset will be $50 off for only 24 hours starting on October 18. Read more...

Unannounced BlackBerry 'Krypton' handset exposed in new image

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:24:01 +0000

BlackBerry has experienced quite a resurgence over the past few months led by the KEYone. A new handset is expected in October and while details are scarce, we might now be getting our first look. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition shows up on Carphone Warehouse for £549

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:46:01 +0000

After being announced at IFA Berlin, the BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition has made its way to retailer Carphone Warehouse. The handset appears to be available and can be had for the price of £549. Read more...

BlackBerry debuts new KEYone handset at IFA Berlin

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:20:01 +0000

At IFA Berlin, BlackBerry announced healthy sales of its KEYone handset. The firm also debuted a new variant of the model, the Black Edition, that offers more RAM and internal storage space. Read more...

TCL states BlackBerry KEYone is selling great, new handset arriving in October

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:36:01 +0000

At a press event prior to IFA 2017, TCL stated that its BlackBerry KEYone is selling extremely well. The company also announced that it has plans to release a new device in October. Read more...

BlackBerry planning to license its own fork of Android to device makers

Dreyer Smit — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:26:01 +0000

Seemingly taking several pages out of the playbook written by Microsoft, BlackBerry has made its intentions clear that it is aiming to license out its in-house fork of Android to device makers. Read more...

AT&T will exclusively offer the new Space Black version of the BlackBerry KEYone

Andy Weir — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:46:02 +0000

AT&T has announced that it will be the exclusive US carrier for the Space Black version of the KEYone, which launched in India a few weeks ago. The KEYone was originally announced in February. Read more...

BlackBerry's improved KEYone stands tough, screen survives new durability test

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:18:01 +0000

It was only a couple months ago that the BlackBerry KEYone was shown to have a weak screen under pressure. Now, the new and improved version is put to the test and shown to be much better. Read more...

BlackBerry teases something new with trailer, most likely to be announced during IFA Berlin

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:36:01 +0000

BlackBerry has quite a way to go before it can reclaim the smartphone throne. The firm looks to have something in store for IFA Berlin, with the KEYone possibly taking the stage once again. Read more...

A new color variant of the BlackBerry KEYone has been revealed in hands-on images

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:18:01 +0000

A BlackBerry KEYone has been spotted in hands-on pictures, ditching the silver-black design of the original in favor of an all-black color scheme, but it's not yet clear when it will be available. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone launches on Sprint tomorrow, fans of physical keyboards rejoice

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:13:16 +0000

The unlocked model launched in the US in May, priced at $549 - but the BlackBerry KEYone is heading to Sprint tomorrow, where you'll be able to get one for 18 monthly payments of $22, a total of $396. Read more...

Improved BlackBerry KEYone handsets arriving to retailers

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:40:01 +0000

In a rare move to keep its customers at ease, TCL has improved the construction of its BlackBerry KEYone handset, by taking extra steps to ensure that the screen will not pop off during rough use. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone shows off its major flaw in durability test

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 20:00:01 +0000

The BlackBerry KEYone is the latest offering from the company that sold its rights to manufacturer TCL. The phone was tested for durability and did well, but has a major flaw with its design. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone goes on sale in London today for £499; available across the UK from May 5

Andy Weir — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:08:01 +0000

The premium Android 7.1 device is exclusively available from the world-famous Selfridges department store in London from today, priced at £499 SIM-free, and will be available nationwide from May 5. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone coming to Sprint; unlocked model priced at $549, launching May 31

Andy Weir — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:22:03 +0000

BlackBerry has announced pricing details in the US and Canada for its new KEYone handset. The device was originally due to launch this month, but its release was pushed back until May. Read more...

BlackBerry's KEYone now available for pre-order in the UK for £499

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:32:01 +0000

The BlackBerry KEYone features a QWERTY keyboard below a high-resolution 4.5-inch display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 3GB RAM, and more. It's now available to pre-order in the UK, shipping next month. Read more...

This is how you can be one of the first to purchase a BlackBerry KEYone

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:40:01 +0000

TCL unveiled its latest Blackberry handset, the KEYone today and, although it will be available in a couple months, you can now signup to be informed when the handset will be ready for purchase. Read more...

BlackBerry KEYone: Hands-on video and first impressions

Andy Weir — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 03:38:01 +0000

TCL unveiled its new BlackBerry-branded Android handset, and we got some hands-on time at the launch event. The high-end handset has a physical QWERTY keyboard, and promises "unparalleled security". Read more...

'BlackBerry KEYone' is now official, priced at $549, comes with physical QWERTY keyboard

Usama Jawad — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 18:42:01 +0000

At Mobile World Congress 2017, BlackBerry has officially unveiled its 'KEYone' handset - which was developed under the code-name 'Mercury'. The device comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard as well. Read more...