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Cool form factor, if it can run Linux.
Yeah, that would be favourable.
But: Blackberry has acquired multiple companies that deliver government grade android devices that are fully degooglefied and heavily secured. They are the de facto market leader.
Even if they bring out a properly secured and degooglefied Android that would be a huge step in the right direction.
Yeah, I'd use it if they can get basic usability working with standard Linux. I'd absolutely prefer a physical keyboard if I could run normal Linux CLI stuff on it.
there is no way this is legit, guys.
if you're jonsing for the physical keyboard, I don't hate the titan slim. Its no key2, but it types. you can install blackberry keyboard on it, also.
if you want a better, more private OS, I hear GraphineOS is quite good, and you can install it on a Pixel, then use the Clicks Keyboard case with it. https://www.clicks.tech/en/products/clicks-for-google-pixel
This post is silly.
Clicks keyboard is looking pretty awesome. I don't have a device to buy one or use.
yeah, me neither..
Ikr? Ppl are hyped about something the equivalent of a Walkman.
No don't misunderstand, if BB made a new phone I'd preorder. I just think this post couldn't be more full of shit
I know we hate Reddit here but this site is just taken from and rephrasing this post, which is more informative (which at least they were nice enough to link to): https://www.reddit.com/r/blackberry/comments/1jmalqp/a_startup_is_bringing_back_an_updated_blackberry/
(There’s also a pretty damn good chance this is total BS - the poster says he “used AI to cover up their actual design”).
I "used AI to cover up their actual design" as well (based on absolutely fuck all and a few minutes of processing on my 5 year old laptop)
Man I would be tempted by that
The double G feature would allow me to pwn noobs in half of the time.
Still missing the brand that I once used before the iPhone… the Pearl was a legend once and pairing the keyboard with a device supporting GrapheneOS or similar would be great!
This is very interesting to say the least
Touch screen keyboards are absolute rubbish. I sure hope this is true and the OS is BlackBerry as well.
Swype enabled keyboards are awesome though. I loved my BB, but the screen real estate that a digital keyboard clears up is quite significant.
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