BlackBerry today said it will cease manufacturing the BlackBerry Classic handset.
The Classic debuted in December 2014 and is one of the last devices from BlackBerry to run BlackBerry OS. The device featured a traditional BlackBerry design with a touchscreen and physical QWERTY keyboard.
“It has been an incredible workhorse device for customers, exceeding all expectations,” said BlackBerry. “But, the Classic has long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market. We are ready for this change so we can give our customers something better – entrenched in our legacy in security and pedigree in making the most productive smartphones.” BlackBerry says it will continue to support the Classic and expects to roll out BBOS 10.3.3 in August.
The device is still available online from select retailers.
BlackBerry’s most recent smartphone is the Priv, which runs Android. The Priv debuted in late 2015.
