Tuesday, July 26, 2016

BlackBerry’s new Android smartphone is a rebadge of the Alcatel Idol 4

BlackBerry has announced its second Android smartphone today, the DTEK50. The device, which shares hardware specifications and design with the Alcatel Idol 4, is a mid-range, all-touchscreen smartphone. BlackBerry is touting the security features of the DTEK50, claiming that it is the "world's most secure smartphone." The device is available for preorder direct from BlackBerry for $299.99 starting today. It is sold unlocked and will be compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile in the US.

The DTEK50 has a 5.2-inch, 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel camera, and 2,610mAh battery. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with BlackBerry's software features, such as the Hub. The software is similar to the software on the...

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