knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:18
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Hell, most phones these days have NO buttons on the front of them, let alone an entire QWERTY keyboard. So, yeah… the BlackBerry KEYone is different. But, so what? So's tuna-flavoured ice cream, and I don't see anyone queuing up for that.The BlackBerry br...
Excellent Design, Wonderful Keyboard, Great Software, Stock Android UX, Plenty of BB10's Cool Features, Good Battery Life, Amazing Camera...
Design's Slightly Top-Heavy, But You Do Get Used To It...
A lot of people won't like this phone. Most will simply write it off as yet another failure from BlackBerry, a company still clinging to QWERTY keyboards and “weird” notions about “security”… But they're wrong. This phone is unique, unusual, powerful and...
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It's hard when you're dominant in a field, and someone else slides in, doing what you're doing, but in a different way. A way, it turns out, that the market comes to prefer.So it was with BlackBerry. Or, more precisely, Research in Motion, as the company...
Good integration of the keyboard, very good overall performance, extremely fast USB connectivity, very good wireless connectivity...
Not really suitable for gamers...
Obviously, the BlackBerry KEYone is not for everyone. But if you want better security than the norm, and enjoy the BlackBerry physical keyboard experience, it looks like this could be the phone for you.Tags BlackBerryKEYonesmartphonePrevious article Revie...
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With Blackberry and TCL entering into a multi-year deal for the design, branding and construction of Blackberry phones going forward, we've all been eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the Blackberry story. At MWC this year, the first page of that story...
Blackberry hardware's future is so bright they better get some shades. If the KEYone is an indication of where TCL is taking Blackberry hardware then I expect good things for the Blackberry Android brand going forward.Should OG Blackberry have made this d...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:19
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Read more: BlackBerry KEYone review: Josh tells us why his daily driver is the BlackBerry KEYone.Download the AndroidAuthority App: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: —————————————————- Stay connected to Android Authority: – – – – – Follow the Team...
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In the world of flagship Android smartphones, there are some great choices including the Samsung Galaxy S8, HTC U11 and Huawei P10 Plus. But the differences between them are very small and the innovations that make each one great are subtle and don't af...
Accurate keyboard, Good battery, Solidly built, Great cameras, Fast, Good value...
To say we were surprised is an understatement. Blackberry (along with manufacturing partner TCL) has delivered the exact device that it needed to. It melds the best parts of Blackberry – the keyboard, security, management features and build-quality – seam...
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In the world of flagship Android smartphones, there are some great choices including the Samsung Galaxy S8, HTC U11 and Huawei P10 Plus. But the differences between them are very small and the innovations that make each one great are subtle and don't af...
Accurate keyboard, Good battery, Solidly built, Great cameras, Fast, Good value...
Small screen...
Blackberry just made one of the best all-round Android phones we've ever seen. Who knew? If your smartphone usage leans more towards text than multimedia, you should check this out...
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The BlackBerry KEYone is the device that BlackBerry loyalists have long deserved but which only TCL Communications, who now owns the handset business, was able to bring to market.Today's smartphone market is very different from the time when BlackBerry ru...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:24
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Update: Our BlackBerry KeyOne review has been updated to reflect the fact that some users have reported screen pop up issues. Our review unit didn't exhibit this behavior, but we've noted it below just in case.Move over, Samsung Galaxy S8. The BlackBerry...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:24
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The smartphone industry has gone through a few form factors but there is no denying that a full touch slate has won the smartphone race. But that does not mean that there is no room for anything else- quite the contrary actually. Just this week a friend o...
Fantastic Keyboard, Great Battery Life, Fingerprint Sensor on Spacebar, Good Camera...
No Dual SIM version, Screen not ideal for videos...
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BlackBerry has endured a chequered last few years, as the company dialled down its original smartphone offering to focus more on software and security offerings. However the former smartphone icon has recently returned to the mobile market after signing a...
Nostalgia, heavy, Android 7.1 Nougat and specialist BlackBerry business software, Huge battery...
Expensive, Chunky build, Poor touchscreen, Fiddly keyboard...
The BlackBerry KEYone is a major step up for the company, offering an all-new design alongside useful software offerings - but there's still definitely room for improvement...
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It's been a long time since I've opted to keep a BlackBerry in my pocket as my full-time, go-to smartphone device. But the BlackBerry KeyOne has earned that top spot in the lineup and I haven't been tempted to go back to my iPhone since unboxing this QWER...
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IT'S NOT VERY OFTEN that a new BlackBerry phone lands on the desk. It's even less frequently that it feels like one I'd be inclined to use as my daily driver, but as the BlackBerry KeyOne is one of the only modern Android phones with a physical QWERTY key...
Keyboard, battery life, productivity features...
Display ratio might irk some, camera is average...
Combining the thoughtful - largely productivity-focused - OS tweaks with a truly smart keyboard (again, providing you're really, really sure you want a physical QWERTY) is a genuinely unique and compelling proposition. The problem, I suspect, is that most...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:25
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It's not too frequently that a new BlackBerry phone lands on the desk. It's even less frequently that it feels like one I'd be inclined to use as my daily driver, but as the BlackBerry KeyOne is one of the only modern Android phones with a physical Qwerty...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:26
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I have been living with the BlackBerry KEYone for a month now. Does it feel like I've gone back in time to 2009, or is this a phone for right now?I attended the launch of the new TCL-cobbled BlackBerry last month. I have to say, I was quite excited. Not...
Fab camera, Great build quality, Range of shortcuts possible, Epic battery life, Security...
Keyboard not for everyone, Processor might be underpowered for gaming...
Is this a phone to go up against the iPhones and Galaxy S-series of this world? Nope. Not directly, anyhow.But, it was always the same for BlackBerry wasn't it? I loved my Nokia N95 for specific reasons. My friends had BlackBerrys for their own reasons.If...
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If you are still a fan of the QWERTY keyboard of Blackberry then we have a good news for you because the Blackberry KeyOne is arriving to MemoXpress soon. Blackberry KeyOne is the latest smartphone from the company to pack a QWERTY keyboard and also runni...
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Between then and now, BlackBerry has ditched BB10, a real shame that one, as the platform was great, and adopted Google's Android OS. This means BlackBerry phones now run all the same apps as Samsung Galaxy phones and that is very good news, indeed.All th...
A lot of people won't like this phone. Most will simply write it off as yet another failure from BlackBerry, a company still clinging to QWERTY keyboards and “weird” notions about “security”…But they're wrong. This phone is unique, unusual, powerful and i...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:27
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The BlackBerry KEYone is a nostalgic device that has some of the best battery life we’ve seen, but the price is far too high.We don’t think anyone can question BlackBerry’s commitment to the smartphone game. With market share at an all-time and more compe...
Fantastic battery life, Best BlackBerry camera to date...
Is a keyboard really necessary in 2017?, Quite bulky, Underpowered for price...
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If there's one company that, by all accounts, should have been killed off by the smartphone revolution started by the iPhone way back in 2007, it's BlackBerry. For years, the company was hampered by its insistence on sticking with its own operating system...
Keyboard implementation and programmable shortcuts are brilliant, great battery life, software additions enhance Android...
Inevitable stretch/reposition to reach parts of the screen, the power button is in the wrong place...
If there was ever a device to convince BlackBerry loyalists to jump onboard Android, the KeyOne is it. It's a more complete package than the Priv was, and is a much more compelling device than either of the two most recent all-touch phones. It might even...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:27
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I wasn't a technology journalist when BlackBerry was top of the world. In 2017, that feels a bit like writing “I wasn't a wildlife reporter when triceratops was all the rage,” but it's actually not as long ago as it feels. There was a time when nobody cou...
On one level I could see myself really going for the BlackBerry KeyOne. I like its chunky stylings, the screen is good, and it runs Android so the app question that used to dog BlackBerry is now a moot point. But I just can't get past that price. If you p...
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All images: Alex Cranz/GizmodoPardon me dear readers. Normally this space is reserved for missives to you, but I am positive you do not care about the BlackBerry KeyOne, a new phone from BlackBerry Mobile. Besides Kim Kardashian, very few people have care...
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Move over, Samsung Galaxy S8. The BlackBerry KeyOne is the latest smartphone comeback story of 2017, even if the company behind it is really China's TCL Communications.It's touted as the most secure Android phone, pre-loaded with smart, enterprise-level m...
Physical keyboard, Sophisticated high-end design, Smart, secure software...
Not great at entertainment, Mid-range phone chipset, No dual-SIM or dual speaker...
BlackBerry KeyOne is a sophisticated-looking smartphone that resurrects a physical keyboard in the modern Android era. Its tactical QWERTY keyboard offers a dose of nostalgia, while its smart and secure software give businesses some peace of mind. Just kn...
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I wasn't a technology journalist when BlackBerry was top of the world. In 2017, that feels a bit like writing “I wasn't a wildlife reporter when triceratops was all the rage,” but it's actually not as long ago as it feels. There was a time when nobody cou...
On one level I could see myself really going for the BlackBerry KeyOne. I like its chunky stylings, the screen is good, and it runs Android so the app question that used to dog BlackBerry is now a moot point.See relatedBlackBerry Priv review: The smartpho...
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BlackBerry and TCL generated plenty of intrigue when they announced the KeyOne at Mobile World Congress in February. It's always refreshing to see alternatives to the traditional all-screen smartphone design, and not many phones in this price range are st...
Excellent battery life, Great keyboard customization options, Brick-like build quality, Capable camera, Top-notch security...
Occasional performance stutters, Bulky, not ergonomic, Subpar navigation icons...
Yes. Want a physical keyboard? The KeyOne is one of few options, but it's great. The keyboard is chock full of handy features, the phone will last you more than a day, it has a relatively clean software experience, and it's secure thanks to the company's...
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For some, BlackBerry's new KEYone flagship phone will seem like a pointless attempt at regaining lost respectability, but with less risk attached this time around, the device may hit the right note for a modest user subset.An Android phone through and thr...
Physical keyboard melds well with screen, Improved image sensor, Hub remains the best email client on Android...
4.5-inch screen has awkward resolution and aspect ratio, Physical keyboard is determining factor, Convenience key needs more functionality...
The $199.99 contract price is cheaper compared to what flagships go for these days, and as of this review, no outright price has been revealed. The KEYone will not be available unlocked through ShopBlackBerry.com, making the carrier strategy more evident...
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For some smartphone users, there are no two sweeter words than “BlackBerry keyboard”. If you're one of those people, then we've got news for you – the BlackBerry KeyOne is all about the keyboard.This week on All Hands on Tech, Brian Jackson took a first...
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Just like the Passport, the KeyOne has a physical keyboard with touch-sensitive tricks; however, unlike the Passport, it’s manageable, pocketable and actually rather nice to look at. The new BlackBerry smartphone was launched on 27 April 2017 for £499 in...
BlackBerry’s decline as a brand has been sad to see over the past few years, but it’s good to see it’s not bowing out without a fight...
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mobilephones.com Updated:
2017-07-25 03:09:30
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur BlackBerry KEYone review highlights the latest BlackBerry phone that will be released in the UK in early May. The KEYone will be priced at £499, with monthly line rentals still to be confirme...
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BARCELONA: BLACKBERRY JUST WON'T DIE, and it wants to make sure you're aware of this by launching yet another phone that few will give a rat's arse about post-MWC. But if you're part of the minority that does, you'll probably want to know a bit more abo...
It's true: the BlackBerry KeyOne feels like a return to form. It has all the features of BlackBerry's previous Android phones while keeping true to what propelled the brand into our lives all those years back in the mid-2000s. But do you really want t...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Remember the Priv? That weird passport-sized, keyboard-equipped Android handset that didn't fit very well in your pocket? Well, BlackBerry has released its successor (sort of) and it's called the BlackBerry KEYone. Just...
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Here's the thing. The KEYone is going to be the best BlackBerry phone on the market when it comes out in April. It just should have existed about three years ago instead of the Passport. Or, the Passport should have run Android. But after we took the KE...
The KEYone isn't perfect, and it may well struggle to sell. However we are excited by the time we've had with it. It marries BlackBerry's (and TCL's) undoubtedly stellar design tastes with software that helps you get stuff done.Maybe it'll even be enough...
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The KeyOne is BlackBerry's latest attempt to haul itself back from the brink of destruction - and it's a pretty good attempt too.The first handset made in partnership with Chinese manufacturer TCL, the KeyOne - formerly known by the codename 'Mercury' - h...
Outside of those features the KeyOne is an upper-mid-range Android. You get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor inside it, which is smack bang in the middle of the range and optimised for battery life rather than speed. You get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of buil...
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BlackBerry smartphones don't have the clout they used to, but the truth is, since it ditched BB10 for Android, the company has released some pretty decent handsets. The BlackBerry Priv was a chunky monkey and had a pretty terrible camera, but its product...
Solid security, Useful productivity features, Excellent battery...
Underpowered CPU, Expensive, Physical keyboard won't be for everyone...
The BlackBerry KeyOne feels like a return to form. From what I've seen, it has all the best features of BlackBerry's previous Android phones and could be the ideal choice for any buyer on the market for a security focused smartphone. However, I do have...
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The KeyOne is BlackBerry's latest attempt to haul itself back from the brink of destruction - and it's a pretty good attempt too.The first handset made in partnership with Chinese manufacturer TCL, the KeyOne - formerly known by the codename 'Mercury' - h...
Ergonomic keyboard with clever functionality, Decent battery life with fast charging, Sharp screen with great speakers to match, Build quality stands out...
Small screen not great for watching movies, Keyboard gets in the way of gaming, Camera performance could be better...
Outside of those features the KeyOne is an upper-mid-range Android. You get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor inside it, which is smack bang in the middle of the range and optimised for battery life rather than speed. You get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of buil...
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The BlackBerry Keyone brings back an awful lot of memories. The first smartphone I owned was a BlackBerry 8820; I bought it because I was just starting out as a freelance technology journalist and I wanted email on the go. Not just any email on the go, bu...
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The BlackBerry KEYone is the first BlackBerry smartphone since TCL Communication acquired the rights to the BlackBerry name. Previously referred to by the codename Mercury, the KEYone pairs a traditional 4.5-inch touchscreen display with a classic physica...
CrackBerrys can breathe a sigh of relief. The latest BlackBerry has a great keyboard and solid battery life; two key concerns for business users. Android OS means you won't be left behind when the next big app hits the Store, and a decent camera is icing...
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One of the hottest phones to buy right now is the BlackBerry Keyone, the company's latest effort to reestablish the BlackBerry brand and with the Keyone we can definitely see a lot of heads turning.The design of this phone is lovely and we can see especia...
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Instead of releasing a new phone at IFA 2017, Blackberry is showing off a refined version of its keyboard-toting KEYone with a new black colour scheme. Aside from looking a whole lot slicker, the new KEYone is pretty much the same. The RAM has been uppe...
Solid security, Useful productivity features, Excellent battery...
Underpowered CPU, Expensive, Physical keyboard won't be for everyone...
BlackBerry KEYone – Battery life Battery life is one area that the KEYone excels at. Powered by a hefty 3505mAh cell, the KEYone has one of the longest-lasting batteries around. With regular use the KEYone easily lasted two, if not two and a half, days fr...
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After months of teasing us with it, Blackberry's relaunch device – the KEYone is finally coming to Australia and we've been putting it through its paces to see how it will stack up in the market.Available next month (July) from JB HiFi, the KEYone will se...
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techaddicts.uk Updated:
2017-11-30 09:23:58
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It's safe to say that BlackBerry is back, the KeyOne is one of the most exciting phones to be released in the last year. It dares to play with the trend of the candy bar that is ever so popular. Whilst it's hardly the revolution of the Priv it's a nice am...
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The BlackBerry KeyOne Black Edition is more than just a fresh coat of paint.On the latest All Hands on Tech, we review the upgrade to the popular TCL device, the BlackBerry KeyOne. With upgraded specs and fixed manufacturer flaws, the KeyOne Black Editio...
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BlackBerry is a company in decline, at least in terms of its smartphone market share. But that doesn't mean that BlackBerry phones should be discounted. In a sea of identikit Androids, iPhones and Windows Phones, the humble BlackBerry continues to stand...
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1 / 9 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just RM1,099, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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Over the past month, I've been using one of the more anticipated Blackberry devices since the odd Blackberry Passport launched. The KEYone is the successor to that device and this one packs in a current version of Android, a solid processor, lots of RAM a...
Physical Keyboard, Fast LTE Performance, 802.11ac, FM Radio, Great Battery Life, 4GB of RAM, 64GB Storage, Bare OS is Easy to Navigate and is Snappy, 8-Core Snapdragon 625, Fingerprint Reader in Spacebar is perfect, MicroSD Slot...
"Convenience" key Isn't, Display is a bit Dim, Graphic Intensive Applications Suffer, Power Button is Occasionally Sticky...
It's been a good long time since I've used a Blackberry device and for the most part, I was quite impressed - despite what I say in the video on the previous page. The fact is that there are a lot of good things about the KEYone, but a couple irk me to th...
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BlackBerry had a respectable year in 2017. The reason was pretty simple: it started to produce attractive, well-made and secure devices once again, luring in both the company's die-hard fans and newcomers alike. When we reviewed the BlackBerry KeyOne just...
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BlackBerry isn't the force it once was in phones, but it still appeals to a certain market in ways that no other company really does. That market, of course, being business users and those who want a physical keyboard on their phones.Some BlackBerry's are...
Great keyboard, Big battery, Smart design...
Middling performance, Awkward aspect ratio, Chunky...
“The BlackBerry KEYone is a phone for business users and beyond. The keyboard is great, the design is strong and it will keep going for days, but having that keyboard means some compromises with the screen.”Buy the BlackBerry KEYone...
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We raved about the Blackberry KEYone last year. The great performance, price, features and the super-accurate keyboard made for one of the very best phones of the year.However, several weeks after posting the review, the phone started to slow down. A lot...
Accurate keyboard, Good battery, Solidly built, Great cameras, Fast, Good value...
Small screen...
The extra memory stops the Keyone grinding to a halt after a month. The accurate keyboard is a real head-turner in a crowded market and it's still great value...
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We raved about the Blackberry KEYone last year. The great performance, price, features and the super-accurate keyboard made for one of the very best phones of the year.However, several weeks after posting the review, the phone started to slow down. A lot...
Accurate keyboard, Good battery, Solidly built, Great cameras, Fast, Good value...
Small screen...
At $899, it's now the same price as the original and one of the cheapest flagship models around. All in all, this really is one of the very best phones you can buy. If typing is important to you it should be near the top of your list...
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TCL-owned BlackBerry has taken a stab at the Australian market again, with the release of an upgraded ‘Black' version of its KEYone smartphone, featuring a ‘retro' manual QWERTY keyboard, and a suite of security features claimed to make it “the most secur...
SummaryAll in all, the BlackBerry KEYone Black stands out as a new and upgraded BlackBerry smartphone, set to strike a chord of nostalgia from the hordes of consumers who once prized the brand's devices. However priced at A$899, compared to other similarl...
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BlackBerry were originally a business tool and came with a real key board below the screen, not having used one for a while even entering my password for Google had me scratching my head for how to get to the non-alpha key s.The unit is 15x7.2x1cm and it...
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Good cell phones are a dime a dozen now a days. You have your big brands like Samsung, Apple, and Motorola, and you have your smaller brands like Huawei, OnePlus, and Honor. Brands come and go if they can't keep up, even those that were once a pillar...
The BlackBerry KEYone is not the strongest Android phone out there but it's a great phone if you like having physical buttons...
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hardwarezone.com.my Updated:
2018-05-21 13:47:54
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1 / 10 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just S$349, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Once the biggest name in the smartphone industry, BlackBerry has fallen from grace of late. The Keyone is the company's latest attempt to regain its former crown; following in the footsteps of 2015's excellent BlackBerry...
Strong security, Physical keyboard is unique, Attractive design...
Lowpowered hardware, Display feels cramped...
The BlackBerry Keyone showed signs of promise, but ultimately its positive points just can't overcome the underpowered hardware and design compromise that plague it. Unless you're dead-set on having a physical keyboard, the Keyone isn;t really worth yo...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2019-12-26 06:50:29
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Mobile networks are constantly being improved. We see faster and faster versions of 4G, while 5G is already being developed. Yet there are plenty of scenarios in which you have to rely on that other wireless connection - wifi. It is time we compared wirel...
We note that there are certainly significant differences between individual devices and also between routers and relevant chipsets on the 5 GHz frequencies. At both frequencies and in combination with both the R7800 and the R8000, the differences between...
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