4 January 2022 marks the end of support for BlackBerry's mobile devices, with everything from select apps to calls and messaging undergoing a partial or complete loss of functionality, as part of the landmark switch-off.4 Jan 2022
What BlackBerry phones will stop working?
Per CNN, Blackberry will not continue running support for its devices running BlackBerry 10, 7.1 OS and earlier software beginning Tuesday. Older Blackberry devices not running on Android software won't use data or send text messages.4 Jan 2022
Will my BlackBerry still work after 2022?
Updated : As a reminder, the legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, will no longer be available after January 4, 2022.
Do BlackBerry phones still work in 2020?
BlackBerry ends support for most of its phones In September of 2020, BlackBerry announced it would decommission legacy services for its operating systems. At the time, the company announced a termination date of January 4, 2022.4 Jan 2022
Is BlackBerry coming out with a new phone in 2021?
BlackBerry 5G 2021 release date and price When OnwardMobility licensed the BlackBerry brand, it announced in mid-2020 that it would release a new phone in North American and European markets sometime in the first half of 2021.21 Jan 2022
What's so special about BlackBerry phones?
Over the years, BlackBerry smartphones have had two major advantages. They used a special server technology that sat between the phone and email systems to provide better performance. Because of the way they worked, they also offered a higher level of security than other systems.
Does BlackBerry make good phones?
BlackBerry Key2 The Key2 has excellent build quality, thoughtful software additions and a keyboard that purists will adore. Battery life is above average and it runs much faster than the KeyOne, but the BlackBerry Key2 is very much a phone for a select few people who still must have a keyboard and no one else.6 Jan 2022
What makes BlackBerry different from other phones?
On the other hand, most other smartphones utilize different operating systems; the most popular at moment are Microsoft's Windows Mobile and Google's Android. The biggest advantage that Blackberry has over other smartphones is the superior email delivery system that RIM has put into place.