First Android-powered device from BlackBerry is coming to T-Mobile

August 9, 2015

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This one goes out to those of you who are waiting to get your hands on Blackberry's first Android-powered handset. Despite being an alleged AT&T exclusive, Evan Blass now claims that T-Mobile customers, too, will be able to purchase codename ‘Venice' this fall.

It will likely include a 5.4-inch Quad HD display and be powered by a six-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor backed with 3GB of RAM. Other rumored features include an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front-facing camera inside a curved-edge body similar to Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge. And there is even chatter that the handset will have a physical keyboard sliding out from underneath the display. That's sure to make BlackBerry's small-yet-loyal fanbase rally.

BlackBerry is expected to release the device in November.

This is shaping up to be a high-end Android smartphone, one that could ultimately decide BlackBerry's trajectory for years to come. Will you be taking a look at what BlackBerry has coming?

Source: Evan Blass (Twitter)

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Doug was raised in New York and currently attends Muhlenberg College where he is majoring in Accounting. He has been a die-hard Google and Android enthusiast ever since he purchased the Samsung Galaxy Vibrant. Doug strongly prefers Android over competitors for its customization, flat Material Design and exceptional integration with Google Services. Currently, Doug switches between the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 5X, and travels with a Nexus 9. In addition, Doug wears an Android Wear smartwatch and has other gadgets such as a Nexus Player and Cardboard viewer. Aside from writing with Talk Android, Doug enjoys testing new applications, designing concepts and studying Android application development all while attempting to keep up with the rapid world of technology. He’s hopeful that his high productivity will make lives easier and more meaningful. Doug’s dream is to attend Google I/O.

6 comments

KeKyKo says:

August 9, 2015 at 9:20 PM

I like the look of the Passport. I wish there was a Tmobile Passport.

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Nonscpo says:

August 9, 2015 at 7:15 PM

Impressive, most impressive!

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shawn wojcik says:

August 9, 2015 at 3:40 PM

Sure it has high end specs but in a time when there are a lot of manufacturers that have high end spec phones why didn’t they put a cutting edge camera in it or even ip67 or an impressive battery. Even the curved glass isn’t enough. Unless they offer something other flagship smartphones don’t why is anyone going to buy it enough to save that company. They should have went all out.

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1. Glenn says:
  
  August 9, 2015 at 4:06 PM
  
  There’s a rumor that it’ll have a physical keyboard, which will certainly set it apart from other Android flagships. A lot of people miss those.
  
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  1. shawn wojcik says:
    
    August 9, 2015 at 5:32 PM
    
    Good point. They have always been known for outstanding keyboards. I guess time will tell.
    
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  2. Adriano says:
    
    August 9, 2015 at 8:24 PM
    
    IMO, back then when phone screens were so small you couldn’t even type right, the keyboard was a breath of fresh air. Nowadays, with large screens and apps like Swype or Keyswift, I don’t think Blackberry should use resources towards the physical keyboard.
    
    Instead, like shawn said, they should add cutting edge hardware or brand new features.
    
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