We already knew it was coming and it was only a matter of time but today BlackBerry has announced it will no longer be making any smartphones. It looks like there will still be BlackBerry phones but these will be outsourced to partners. With this development, we might actually see more BlackBerry phones coming from different partners. To maximize and use the push email functionality, the device requires a BlackBerry service subscription with a RIM partner telcos (both Smart and Globe offer BlackBerry Personal Plans). Read more in our articles including "BlackBerry to stop making smartphones" and "Blackberry Storm: RIM sheds the keypad".
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Aug 4, 2026We already knew it was coming and it was only a matter of time but today BlackBerry has announced it will no longer be making any smartphones. It looks like there will still be BlackBerry phones but these will be outsourced to partners.
With this development, we might actually see more BlackBerry phones coming from different partners. To maximize and use the push email functionality, the device requires a BlackBerry service subscription with a RIM partner telcos (both Smart and Globe offer BlackBerry Personal Plans).
Our coverage of rip blackberry phones includes: "BlackBerry to stop making smartphones"; "Blackberry Storm: RIM sheds the keypad"; "Blackberry Storm 9500 Review". Each article provides unique insights and information.