BlackBerry going back to basics to woo its former fans


  • TECH
  • Saturday, 01 Nov 2014

In an open letter to its current and former smartphone users, CEO John Chen promises that a new handset, the BlackBerry Classic, will reignite their love of the brand. 

Once upon a time the words BlackBerry and smartphone were interchangeable — it was the must-have handset for anyone that wanted to stay connected and seem relevant on the go. 

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