The New Phone That Will (Maybe) Save BlackBerry

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BlackBerryhasn’t been doing very well of late. Its share price has crashed, its user base hasmoved over to Androidand Apple platforms, and its innovation division seems to be churning out the same oldstuff. But that hasn’t stopped designer John Anastasiadis from attempting to update thejaded phone brand. His wrap-around BlackBerry borrows from the ever-growing field offlexible screen technology to envelop a candy-bar shaped phone. Thereason for the bendy screen? Anastasiadis believes it will allow you to work in separatework spaces without having to remove them from the screen. Another nifty touch comes withthe front- and rear-facing cameras, which have been located beneath the screens. When theuser wants to take a pic, the screen will become transparent, revealing the lensbeneath. Of course, for all those business users who can’t let goof a physical keyboard, one has been handily slotted behind, allowing for speedytyping. BlackBerry, we hope you’re listening, because this phone, or at least avariant of it, might just be what it takes to get you back on your feet again. Continue Reading

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[John Benz]

TweetVery interesting. I know several people who love their blackberries and would never switch.

[airagee23]

TweetI do like my Torch but that new one is sick looking.

[goodfella.]

TweetMore like handheld computer! With my Iphone 4 I swear it's harder to make a phone call than to beat a game of angry birds!