Last updated: January 1, 2022, 6:51 PM
The global telecommunications industry says goodbye to BlackBerry phones, officially concluding support for BlackBerry operating systems on January 4th.
As reported by The Verge, BlackBerry 7.1 and BlackBerry 10 operating systems ceased functioning on January 4th. These are the primary systems powering existing BlackBerry phones and tablets.
This cessation of system operation renders BlackBerry devices unusable, preventing users from web browsing, making calls, sending texts, or accessing personal information.
However, BlackBerry devices utilizing the Android operating system will continue to function flawlessly. Further alterations are anticipated, indicating a shrinking BlackBerry market share.
BlackBerry previously introduced smartphones boasting 5G capability, along with advanced camera and battery technologies.
BlackBerry held a dominant market position before the advent of the iPhone and the global Android smartphone surge. Major players like Nokia and BlackBerry underestimated the market impact of fully touch-screen devices.
