TCL has announced that they will stop producing phones for BlackBerry starting August 2020. Since then, BlackBerry has outsourced the design and production of its smartphones to TCL. Both companies agreed that TCL could release BlackBerry-branded smartphones, including the use of the iconic keyboard. [caption id="attachment_227135" align="alignnone" width="720"] BlackBerry Key2[/caption] During this time, TCL was able to produce three smartphones with BlackBerry's keyboard: the BlackBerry KeyOne, Key2, and Key2 LE. Unfortunately, due to the high price of the units and low demand for phones with physical keyboards, TCL decided not to renew its contract with BlackBerry. Despite ending the partnership, TCL promised to provide its current lineup of phones with services and support until August 2022. Sony and TCL have announced plans to explore a new partnership focused on home entertainment products such as televisions and home audio systems. Sony and TCL aim to finalize the partnership by March 2026, subject to regulatory approvals with operations expected to begin in April 2027. Read more in our articles including "TCL ends partnership with BlackBerry" and "Sony and TCL to sign partnership for TV and audio products".
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Jan 3, 2022TCL has announced that they will stop producing phones for BlackBerry starting August 2020. Since then, BlackBerry has outsourced the design and production of its smartphones to TCL.
Both companies agreed that TCL could release BlackBerry-branded smartphones, including the use of the iconic keyboard. [caption id="attachment_227135" align="alignnone" width="720"] BlackBerry Key2[/caption] During this time, TCL was able to produce three smartphones with BlackBerry's keyboard: the BlackBerry KeyOne, Key2, and Key2 LE. Unfortunately, due to the high price of the units and low demand for phones with physical keyboards, TCL decided not to renew its contract with BlackBerry.
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