Skip to main content

BlackBerry's NYC pop-up store offers giveaways with every smartphone purchase

If you were itching to get your hands one of BlackBerry’s year-old devices but wanted to get a hands-on impression first, the company’s opening a pop-up store in New York that will let you do just that.

You’ll be able to play around with the BlackBerry Priv, the company’s first Android phone, the Passport, Passport Silver Edition, Classic, and the Leap. In addition to being able to test these unlocked devices out — you’ll also be able to purchase them. Prices are the same as the ones on the company’s website, but BlackBerry is also giving away a free case and a sync pod with every smartphone purchase.

Recommended Videos

The company’s mobile market share has been on the decline for years, and recent efforts to make a comeback — such as the decision to only make phones running the Android operating system — haven’t helped. In fact, CEO John Chen openly said more than once that if the company’s mobile division doesn’t come up with a profit by the end of 2016, it will likely shut down.

BlackBerry should be on track to release two midrange Android handsets — after learning from the steep price of the Priv. One of these devices will have a physical keyboard, but we have yet to learn anything new about them, including when they’re being released. The two devices could be announced at the company’s upcoming Security Summit on July 19.

The pop-up store is in Brookfield Place at 230 Vesey St., near the World Trade Center. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. It’s unclear how long the pop-up store will remain at that location.

Julian Chokkattu
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Julian is the mobile and wearables editor at Digital Trends, covering smartphones, fitness trackers, smartwatches, and more…
Huawei goes wearable mad, reveals four new smartwatches
A promotional image of the Huawei Watch 5 42mm.

Huawei has gone wearable mad for its latest releases, with the Huawei Watch 5 leading the charge and coming in two sizes, closely followed by the Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro. All follow the announcement of the Huawei Watch GT 5, GT 5 Pro, and Watch Ultimate at the end of 2024. Here’s what you need to know about these interesting new smartwatches. 

Huawei Watch 5

Read more
Apple CarPlay Ultra looks stunning in Aston Martin supercar debut
Apple CarPlay Ultra

Apple CarPlay Ultra is the next generation of the Cupertino, California-based firm's smartphone projection system for your car, and it's available in new vehicles in the US and Canada.

When we say "new cars", your options are very much limited to one brand... Aston Martin. So you'll need deep pockets if you want to experience CarPlay Ultra for yourself.

Read more
Hidden US carriers perks you might not have known about
T-Mobile on iPhone.

In the competitive landscape of US mobile carriers, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others constantly vie for your attention with flashy deals on the latest smartphones and promises of expansive coverage. However, beyond the headline offerings lie a treasure trove of often-overlooked perks and benefits that can significantly enhance your mobile experience and even save you money. These perks are constantly changing; visiting carrier websites for the most current information on available perks is wise.

Let's delve into some of these hidden gems (at the time of this writing) you might not have known about from the big three and a few others.

Read more