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Keyboard-Integrated Android Smartphones

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The BlackBerry Mercury will be the Brand's Last Device

— December 28, 2016 — Tech
It was announced earlier this year that BlackBerry would stop designing and manufacturing it's own phones, but the BlackBerry Mercury seems to be the brand's last foray into the world of Android smartphones.

Featuring the classic physical QWERTY keyboard that the brand is renowned for, the BlackBerry Mercury smartphone features a 4.5-inch HD display with 2.5D curved glass. The processor within the smartphone is a Snapdragon 821, which has been clocked at 2.02GHz with 3GB of RAM.

The camera on the new BlackBerry Mercury Android smartphones will feature an 18MP one on the rear and an 8MP one on the front. A fingerprint scanner is purported to be embedded into the device's space bar to help reduce the instance of having to move your finger or hand to utilize it.
Trend Themes
1. Physical QWERTY Keyboards - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new smartphone models that reintroduce physical QWERTY keyboards to cater to consumers who prefer tactile typing experiences.
2. Embedded Fingerprint Scanners - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating fingerprint scanners into unconventional locations, such as the device's space bar, to enhance user convenience and streamline security features.
3. Hybrid Android Smartphones - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the familiarity of physical QWERTY keyboards with the versatility of touchscreen interfaces in hybrid Android smartphones, catering to users who desire both options.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with renowned brands to design and manufacture unique smartphones that feature physical QWERTY keyboards, appealing to a niche market segment.
2. Security Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop embedded fingerprint scanners that can be integrated into various devices and surfaces, improving convenience and security across different industries.
3. Mobile Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative mobile accessories that enhance the typing experience for smartphone users, whether they prefer physical keyboards or touchscreen interfaces.
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