With the BlackBerry 10 release finally upon us, it seems that the rumors of Canadian BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion's (RIM) death have been greatly exaggerated.
Research in Motion has hit on some tough times in recent years with some super stiff competition from Apple's iPhone and Google's Android platforms. It seems like the time that everyone had or at least wanted a BlackBerry has passed, but for the first time in years, people are talking about the BlackBerry 10 release with excitement and anticipation.
As one of the biggest electronics launches of the year, it's really interesting to look at BlackBerry innovations throughout the years. From the user-friendly keyboard, to extravagant cases, to unique BlackBerry apps, to interesting redesigns of the hardware over the year to celebrity sightings with the phones, BlackBerry has been at the forefront of tech and pop culture for a long time.
Will the BlackBerry 10 release be enough to return RIM to its former perch atop the tech world? Time will tell, but no one can ever take BlackBerry's legacy away.
53 BlackBerry Innovations
Innovations Leading up to BlackBerry 10, From Keyboards to Cases to Apps:
Andrew Sztein — Jan 31, 2013 — Tech

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Blackberry TV
bbTV Reviewed

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Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
The Porsche & BlackBerry P'9981 Model at CES 2012 is Revamped
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iPhone Keyboard Cases
The 'Spike iPhone' Helps Those with Big Fingers
50
Crackberry Rehabs
Sheraton Chicago Hotel Offers BlackBerry Detox
49
Blackberry iPhone Killers
BlackBerry Thunder (9500)
48
Shocking Smartphone Statistics
This Infographic Divulges Surprising Attitudes of Avid Owners
47
Redberry upstages Blackberry in China
46
Mobile Phone Leaks
Blackberry Storm 2 Photos Spread Like Wildfire
45
BlackBerry Bold
New Blackberry Launched Today
44
AppleBerry anyone?
43
iPhone Killer Launches
Spy Footage of the Blackberry Storm
42
Blackberry 9000 Leaked
iPhone + PSP
41
50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years
40
Pin-Pricked Prints
An Esmenta Acupuncture Campaign Remedies Modern Behavior
39
Suave Slim Smartphone Covers
iSkin for Blackberry Protects without the Bulk
38
$90,000 Blackberry Pearl
Alexander Amosu Diamond Edition
37
Blackberry Pearl
Finally a Consumer Blackberry
36
Crumbling Corporation Charts
'The Death of RIM' Inforgraphic Represents the Company's Downfall
35
Extruded Display Keyboards
The Bubble Phone Provides a Tactile Surface for Typing Text Messages
34
$10,000 Blinged Mobiles
Vera Wang Designs Swarovski-Encrusted BlackBerry
33
BlackBerry Clamshell Flip Phones
BlackBerry Kickstart
32
Mimosa Mobile Phones
Selfridges Releases One Last Yellow BlackBerry Bold (UPDATE)
31
Touch-Screen Mega PDAs
First Blackberry Storm Commericals Launched
30
Pink PDAs
The Pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130
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Blackberry 8300 Curve
Cameraphone + Media Player
28
Blackberry Training
Courses For People Too Stupid to Use Their Phone
27
World Smart Phones
Blackberry Tour 9630 Eases Cross-Country Communication
26
Candy Coated Smartphone Cases
The Jelly Belly Scented Smartphone Cases Flavor Your Phone
25
Genius Cellular Graphics
The 'Smartphone Users by the Numbers' Infographic Shows 2012's Growth
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Sleek & Slender Smartphones
RIM Releases the Super Skinny Design for Its New BlackBerry Curve 9350
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Sleek Smartphones
Mobile Users Rejoice as the BlackBerry Dakota is Leaked
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BlackBerry Photoblogs
The James Gardner 'Subversive Glamour' Website Has the In
21
Enhanced Smartphone Previews
The BlackBerry 10 OS is a Hopeful New Release for RIM
20
High Tech Star Stalking
Blackberry Celebrity Urban Tours
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Custom Chromatic BlackBerrys
Colorware for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Makes Your Phone Extra Snappy
18
Company-Saving Smartphone Previews
Previews of the BlackBerry 10 OS Have Been Released
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Crackberry Timepieces
The Blackberry Watch Allows You to Always Stay Connected
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Tracking Employee Texting
TextGuard Blocks Blackberry SMS
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iPhone Button Keyboards
The iTwinge is a Cheeky Attachment That Allows for Easy Clickable Texting
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Political Crackberries
Michelle Obama Gets to Keep Her Blackberry (Lucky For RIM)
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Cloud-Based Smartphone Concepts
The BlackBerry Cloud Has Sky-High Storage and Processing Power
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Exclusive Mobile Phone Carriers
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Only On T-Mobile
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$15,000 Smartphones
The Bejeweled IceLink BlackBerry Bold 9700 Stuns With Sparking Style
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$20,000 Blackberry Case Given Away at CES
Diamond-Studded Case-Mate Accessory (CES 2008)
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Multi-Gadget Energizing Pads
The 'Refresh Charging Station' Boosts Several Devices at Once
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Diamond-Encrusted Mobiles
The Amosu BlackBerry is the World's Most Expensive to Date
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Nosy New Phones
BlackBerry Messenger Asks “What Are You Doing?” & “Where?”
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Sleek Wireless Chargers
The Powermat Allows You to Charge Four Devices Chord-Free
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Bar Tab Apps
ATX Innovation's TabbedOut Lets You Pay on Your Phone
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Call Screening Apps
Reject Calls Politely With the Blackberry 'Call You Back' Application
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CrackBerry.com for the Seriously Addicted BlackBerry User
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Smartphone App Stores
Blackberry App World Launches to the Delight of Crackberry Addicts
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Cooperative Call-Blockers
The 'Qwell' BlackBerry App Will Bar All Except Urgent Phone Calls
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Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Digital Character Smartphone Models
The Doogee Blade GT Features the Light Elf LEDs on the Rear
Action Button Smartphone Cases
The 'BANG!CASE' Expands Smartphone Productivity
High-Performance Gaming Phones
ZTE Nubia's Redmagic 9S Pro
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
AI Web3 Smartphones
Up Mobile Redefines the Mobile Experience with Integrated AI & Blockchain Tech
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Racing Enthusiast Smartphone Models
The Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Racing Edition Has a Textured Finish
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones
Motorola Marks 95th Anniversary with Exclusive Razr+ Bundle
Flagship Rugged Smartphones
Blackview's 'BL8000' is a Unique Dual-Screen Smartphone for Selfies
Ultra-Thin E-Note Tablets
The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 Works with a Stylus or Through Touch
NYC-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
Serene Industries Designs the Icebreaker Keyboard
Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme HiBreak Has a Fast Display Refresh Rate
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
AI Button-Customized Keyboards
The Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard is Sleek
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Powered Cooling Gaming Smartphones
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Micro-Curved Finish Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AI-Powered Smartphone Laptop Cases
The 'Amber' Case Turns a Smartphone into a Mini Laptop
Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones
Oukitel Debuted Its Revolutionary WP100 Titan at CES 2025
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards
The Bored Intelligent Keyboard Offers Three-Times Faster Typing
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Progressive Mechanical Keyboard Brands
Keychron Approaches Product Creation with Design First
Anime-Inspired Smartphones
OnePlus & HoYoverse Unveil the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
Portable Productivity Tablet Keyboards
The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Sets Up a Workstation Anywhere
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Affordably-Priced Premium Smartphones
The Blackview Hero 10 Competes with High-End Phones at $450
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones
The HMD Key Combats Against Flagship Devices with a $75 Price
Handheld Clamshell PCs
AYANEO Teased its Upcoming 'Flip' With Two Main Variations
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Dual-Screen E Ink Readers
Mechanical Pixel Designs the Phone-Sized inkReader duo Concept
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Racing-Themed Smartphone Models
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing Edition Comes in Two Color Options
Pro-Grade E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme Hibreak Pro Has Dual-SIM 5G Connectivity
Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Blackview BL9000 Features a Back Screen for Optimal Selfies
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Rugged Thermal Imaging Smartphones
Blackview is Set to Unveil the 'BL9000 Pro' Android 14 5G Phone
Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards
Justin Mitchell Designed the Amber KB 1 Keyboard
High-End Productivity Tablets
Blackview's 'Tab 18' Features a 12-Inch Display and a G99 Processor
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
Highly Portable Productivity Tablets
The New Apple iPad Air Comes in 11-Inch and 13-Inch Models
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
Lunar New Year Smartphones
The ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Comes in a New Orange Hue for the New Year
Advanced Developer Laptops
The Venom BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom G9 is Powerful and Sustainable
Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards
The K-Bird Spec Project Conceptual Keyboard is Customizable
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Unique Dual-Boot Laptops
Lenovo's Latest Hybrid Laptop Combines Windows and Android in One
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Multi-Position eInk Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Note Air4 C is Great for Reading and Writing
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16e Has a 6.1-Inch OLED Screen
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Quantum Security Smartphones
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro is Being Upgraded by China Telecom
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Mini-Display Retro Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker RT100 Keyboard Has a TV-Like Display
Forward-Thinking Tech Products
FOSSiBOT Debuts Its Energy Storage & Rugged Smartphone Technology
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Pink Socialite Smartphones
Motorola and Paris Hilton Design a Limited Edition Pink Razr Plus
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Silicone-Covered Leather-Like Smartphones
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier Has Gorilla Glass 5 and More
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro Have 6.78-Inch LTO AMOLED Screens
Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards
Mokibo's Fusion 2.0 Uses a Hybrid Touchpad-Keypad Surface
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Award-Winning Rechargeable Keyboards
Kensington Launched a Rechargeable Keyboard
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Multitouch OLED Keyboards
The Glyph Keyboard from Majestic Devices Has a Seven-Inch Display
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Pro-Grade AI Smartphone Models
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are Built for AI
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards
The Keybon is a Compact Customizable Device for Any Apps
Branded Multitasking Tablet Models
The NOOK 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet is Available at Barnes & Noble
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Dedicated AI Button Keyboards
This Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard is Designed by Microsoft
Productivity-Enhancing Laptop Apps
NotchNook Brings Dynamic Island-Like Functionality to Macbooks
Business-Ready Hybrid Laptops
Microsoft Unveiled the 'Surface Pro 10' for Professional Use
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Vehicle Data Platform Partnerships
Intellias Joins Forces with Blackberry to Enhance Auto Design
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Global Flagship Smartphones
OnePlus is Giving its 12R a Global Release to Compete on More Markets
Key-Rollover Mechanical Keyboards
Das Keyboard's '5QS Mark II' Boasts a Premium Build Quality
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
Nubia's Redmagic 10 Pro is Designed for Professional Mobile Gaming
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
The iQOO Z9 Has 8GB of RAM That Can be Doubled via Software
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
High-Performance Gamer Tablets
The REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet Offers 10-Hours of Gameplay