The new Blackberry Classic smartphone is displayed during the launch event in New York, U.S. on December 17, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
TORONTO: BlackBerry Ltd said it will stop making its Classic model, raising further doubts about the future of the smartphone pioneer's money-losing handset business as the company shifts its focus to software.
BlackBerry's stock fell more than 4% after an executive confirmed the move in a blog post. BlackBerry launched the Classic less than two years ago, hoping it would resonate with customers yearning for a physical keyboard in a world of touchscreens.
