News: From January 4, older BlackBerry phones will become obsolete.

October 27, 2023

BlackBerry devices, once popular for their physical keyboards, will no longer work as of January 4. The Canadian company has decided to end support for its operating system, meaning that most BlackBerry models will no longer function correctly. This move marks the end of an era in mobile telephony, as BlackBerry devices were widely embraced by politicians, business executives, and professionals. Former US president Barack Obama was famously addicted to his BlackBerry and insisted on keeping it in the White House. However, BlackBerry was eventually overtaken by smartphones, especially the iPhone. Although the company’s partnership with TCL for the BlackBerry KEY2 ended, devices using Google’s Android operating system will not be affected by the changes. Since 2013, BlackBerry has shifted its focus to software development and production.