BlackBerry has announced that it will no longer manufacture the BlackBerry Classic. That is sure to send BlackBerry fans who love this particular BlackBerry which is a throwback to the days when BlackBerry ruled the world into the streets weeping. Here’s why:
For many years, Classic (and its BBOS predecessors) has been in our portfolio. It has been an incredible workhorse device for customers, exceeding all expectations. But, the Classic has long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market. We are ready for this change so we can give our customers something better – entrenched in our legacy in security and pedigree in making the most productive smartphones.
You’ll still be able to get one or two updates for this smartphone. But don’t expect much beyond that. According to BlackBerry, they are looking towards “state of the art devices”…. Whatever that means. But I guess it means the ones that I told you about yesterday. Who knows for sure. The blog post that this news appeared in closes with this:
I’m excited for what’s to come and looking forward to giving you a new and better experience.
That of course is built on the assumption that anyone still wants their devices.
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RIP BlackBerry Classic
BlackBerry has announced that it will no longer manufacture the BlackBerry Classic. That is sure to send BlackBerry fans who love this particular BlackBerry which is a throwback to the days when BlackBerry ruled the world into the streets weeping. Here’s why:
For many years, Classic (and its BBOS predecessors) has been in our portfolio. It has been an incredible workhorse device for customers, exceeding all expectations. But, the Classic has long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market. We are ready for this change so we can give our customers something better – entrenched in our legacy in security and pedigree in making the most productive smartphones.
You’ll still be able to get one or two updates for this smartphone. But don’t expect much beyond that. According to BlackBerry, they are looking towards “state of the art devices”…. Whatever that means. But I guess it means the ones that I told you about yesterday. Who knows for sure. The blog post that this news appeared in closes with this:
I’m excited for what’s to come and looking forward to giving you a new and better experience.
That of course is built on the assumption that anyone still wants their devices.
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