The successor to the Blackberry KEYone is coming, and it will be called...the KEY2
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A lot of the extra space has been generated by losing the second shift key, but BlackBerry has also added a new key that activates user-definable shortcuts. This is also evident when you examine the phone from the sides and front. Apart from these distinctions, the BlackBerry Athena looks quite similar to the BlackBerry KEYone. The keys on the full QWERTY keyboard of the handset also have a matte finish.
The said device recently appeared on GeekBench, and is to be the BlackBerry KEYone successor. Even coming directly from the KeyOne, typists will immediately feel faster, and the entire typing process feels more coherent and natural. Each letter key can be assigned two tasks, based on a short press or long press, and by using the new key at the same time, apps can be switched from within apps without using the app drawer. This is also evident when you examine the phone from the sides and front.
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The keyboard is 25% larger than the KEYOne's, and maintains its capacitive functions to give you the ability to navigate the screen simply by swiping across the buttons. BlackBerry flagships are well-known for their premium construction, and the KEY2 is no different, featuring an aluminum unibody with a textured, slip-resistant rear panel that should greatly aid the device's ergonomics. The rear camera bezels are fashioned out of stainless steel, with the display itself made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for increased scratch and shatter resistance. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 with 6 GB of RAM The BlackBerry KEY2 comes equipped with Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 660 CPU, and an Adreno 512 GPU. While that might seem like a letdown compared to flagships like the S9 which utilize the more powerful Snapdragon 845, BlackBerry prioritized battery life with the KEY2. The 660 is far less power-hungry than the 845 while still being capable of performing everyday tasks without a single hiccup — perfect for BlackBerry's enterprise customers. Storage-wise, the BlackBerry KEY2 comes with 64 GB of on board storage and a microSD slot to provide additional external storage that can support up 256 GB. The KEY2 has an impressive 6 GB of RAM, which should make multitasking snappy. Dual 12 MP Rear Cameras Not to be outdone by the competition, the KEY2 features a dual camera setup consisting of a pair of 12 MP sensors, the first of its kind for a Blackberry device. The flagship features a telephoto lens that's capable of 2X zoomm giving the KEY2 the added ability of taking photos in portrait mode. For those all important selfies, the KEY2 provides an 8 MP front camera that gives it parity with other flagships in the market. To ensure you get the most out each charge, however, the flagship comes with a new Power Center app to monitor usage with a fine tooth comb. In addition to keeping track of battery usage down to individual apps, the app keeps track of your charging habits to gives you a reminder of when to recharge. The flagship utilizes the now-standard USB Type-C charging port that's capable of fast charging, along with a 3. The UI itself is almost stock Android, with added goodies, such as BBM, BlackBerry Hub, and the DTEK security suite to set it apart as a BlackBerry device. BlackBerry is known the world over for its emphasis in security and privacy, and the KEY2 embodies this fully. Apart from the easy-to-use DTEK security suite, the flagship now comes with a new private locker, which lets you further secure sensitive apps and files in their own virtual vault that can only be accessed using your PIN, password, or fingerprint. If those weren't enough, The KEY2 will receive Android's monthly security updates to make sure your device is always up to date and protected from hackers. In all, these security features make the KEY2 a solid handset for security-minded individuals and a certain contender for one of the most secure flagships of 2018. That said, we expect to see the device for sale by most major electronics retailers and carrier stores when the KEY2 touches down.
BlackBerry not making phone anymore is not fallback answer. The speakers will be located at the bottom while the Smart Convenience key will be fitted on the right side. Updated on June 21: Blackberry keyone successor U. However, Dutch website TelefoonAbonnement says that the Geekbench test is legitimate, and that a bug affecting Geekbench is preventing the test result from appearing on the latter's site. With the fairly recent refresh of the KEYone Black Edition. The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 7. Given the timing of this report, we might be able to speculate that this is the successor to the BlackBerry KEYone. The follow up device continues to offer an outstanding physical QWERTY keyboard and above average battery life.
