Can I still use my old BlackBerry?
Blackberry users said goodbye to the iconic device on January 4, 2022. The phone's legacy software was decommissioned, meaning all classic Blackberry phones can no longer be used.
Is BlackBerry releasing a new phone in 2021?
A new BlackBerry handset was supposed to launch in 2021, with the brand seemingly back from the dead... yet again. However, no such handset emerged and, more recently, the likelihood of such a device launching has moved from slim to none.
Is BlackBerry still secure in 2020?
OS Security
BlackBerry locks down capabilities in the Android OS that could give attackers the opportunity to compromise your device. The software provides a secure environment that makes it difficult for attackers to find vulnerabilities or perform attacks.
What is BlackBerry up to now?
The last version of BlackBerry's operating system was launched in 2013, according to CNN, and BlackBerry has been largely out of the phone business since 2016. BlackBerry is now a cybersecurity firm, according to the company's website, and netted around $1 billion in revenue in 2020.
Is BlackBerry shutting down?
As another milestone in the BlackBerry journey, we will be taking steps to decommission the legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, with an end of life or termination date of January 4, 2022.
Are BlackBerry still in business?
BlackBerry phones, once the height of mobile devices, are finally being shut off. The company announced that services for the older devices will be brought to an end on 4 January.
What do I do with my old BlackBerry?
8 things to do with an old Blackberry
- You can do the noble thing and donate to charity. ...
- Keep one as a backup in case your current phone suffers an untimely death.
- Smother it in peanut butter, or some other food product of your choice, and let your dog play with it.
- Use it to prop up wobbly furniture. ...
- Use it as a decoy.