blackberry philippines

BlackBerry made a full-force return to the Philippine market on May 27, 2019, with the launch of the BlackBerry KEY2 and the KEY2 LE. Company executives stated the return was driven by the country's historical importance and its existing base of 'BlackBerry lovers'.

According to a 2011 survey by GfK, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 was the top-selling smartphone in the Philippines at the time, largely due to carrier bundling. Other significant models included the Bold series (9700, 9780, 9900), the Torch series (9800, 9860), and the Curve 3G 9300.

No. While the physical QWERTY keyboard was considered a critical part of the BlackBerry proposition, the company also released full-touchscreen models as an alternative. An example is the BlackBerry Torch 9860, reviewed in 2012, which was a full touchscreen handset. Executives in 2019 confirmed they offered full-touch devices for users who preferred them, especially in sectors like government that demanded BlackBerry's security.