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The BlackBerry Messenger app, better known as BBM, for Android and iOS is shutting down, nearly six years after it launched. The consumer version of the service will stop operating on May 31, but for loyal BBM'ers there is some good news, as BlackBerry has an alternative ready for you to use.

The BlackBerry Key2 LE is the phone for businesses that want the BlackBerry experience, without the big bills attached to buying the regular Key2. The LE has a physical keyboard, a good screen, secure software, and plenty more to appeal, but it misses out on the Key2's standout high-tech features.

Let's get real -- touchscreens suck at typing, and a physical keyboard is much better. BlackBerry's Key2 is likely to be the best keyboard-equipped phone in 2019, with a modern look, some powerful specs, and totally revamped features. Here's everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Key2.

MWC 2019 isn't just about the big flashy devices -- it's about the more subtle stuff too. TCL has followed up its foldable smartphone prototypes with the news that it's very close to releasing a powerful, 5G-enabled USB data terminal in partnership with Chinese telecommunications giant China Mobile.

From Samsung to Huawei -- everyone's pumping out foldable phones. So is TCL -- but it's not focused on being the first to market, it wants to be the best. TCL has taken to MWC 2019 to show off its new DragonHinge for foldable phones, as well as some new budget offerings from Alcatel.

While few smartphone manufacturers have been innovating in the hardware space, TCL has made some interesting moves with the BlackBerry, Alcatel, and Palm brands. After a huge investment in display technology, TCL showed off some new edge-to-edge and dot displays at CES 2019, and there are more innovations in the works.

BlackBerry has struck a deal with Verizon to sell the Key2 LE phone through its Enterprise division, reigniting a successful partnership from the brand's early days. However, while it's pushing ahead with new business this year, it won't be adopting 5G just yet.

BlackBerrry communication security specialists surveyed more than 4,000 adults in the U.S., U.K., and Canada about their opinions of connected device security and data privacy. Most consumers do not trust Internet-connected cars, smart speakers, or other devices, and more than half would pay extra for secure products.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is all about productivity. From its Bluetooth-enabled S Pen to its newly integrated DeX Mode, the Note 9 offers lots of ways to get work done. But how does the Galaxy Note 9 compare to the recently released BlackBerry Key2? We put the two smartphones head to head to find out.

You probably bought the BlackBerry Key2 for its keyboard or security features, but it also has a great dual-lens camera that once you know about its special features, is ready to take some great shots you'll want to share. Here's our guide on getting the best from the BlackBerry Key2's camera.

BlackBerry Locker is a very useful feature found on the BlackBerry Key2, KeyOne, and Motion Android phones. It's a secure section of the phones to keep private photos and files away from prying eyes. Without your fingerprint, no one can view them, as they're hidden in a secure area. Here's how to use it.

You want to stop someone reading your emails over your shoulder? Most of the time, this is hard to do, but with BlackBerry's Privacy shade feature on the KeyOne and Key2 phones, you can avoid such snooping. Here's how to find and use it, and how to get the feature on other Android phones too.

Going from a virtual keyboard on your phone to a physical one is a challenge; but it's one you'll have to face if you want the BlackBerry Key2. The first days are tough, but we've got a guide to help get you through that early stage, and on to typing faster and more comfortably. Are you up to the task?

If you were a fan of the KeyOne, you're going to love the new Blackberry Key2. Sure, it looks a lot like its predecessor, but there are a lot of minor improvements to make it the best Blackberry yet. If you're a new owner, check out our Blackberry Key2 tips and tricks to get the most from your phone.

If nothing but a real keyboard will do, then BlackBerry's return to form with the latest Key2 must have gotten you really excited. But even with an awesome keyboard and BlackBerry's first dual-lens camera, it's not invincible. Keep it safe with the best BlackBerry Key2 cases.

BlackBerry has announced a partnership with Bullitt Group to provide security features to Bullitt's ultra-rugged Cat and Land Rover-branded phones. This is one of only a few deals BlackBerry has made for BlackBerry Secure technology, but it's likely we'll see more as time goes on.

We decided to find out how the BlackBerry Key2 stands up against the best Apple has to offer -- the iPhone X. Find out how the two flagship smartphones measure up on paper as we compare them across a variety of categories to help you pick the right device for you. It's a fruit-themed flagship fight.

BlackBerry is preparing to release the BlackBerry KeyTwo, a new phone with a physical keyboard; but if you've never used one, and are a proficient touchscreen typist, what would it be like to swap? We changed our iPhone to a BlackBerry KeyOne to find out, and discovered that speed is only half the story.

BlackBerry has launched a new BlackBerry Smartphone Fan League. Because what better way to show your support for your mobile phone than by joining its fan club? 

BlackBerry has sued Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, alleging that the companies infringe on patents related to messaging.

BlackBerry could be readying another phone, and it may be called the "BlackBerry Ghost." Here's everything we know about the upcoming device so far.

Taking design cues from its predecessor, the BlackBerry Priv, the upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature a touchscreen and retractable keyboard.