BlackBerry launches branded smartphone in Hong Kong
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BlackBerry has launched a new branded smartphone, the Android-based DTEK60, in Hong Kong.
The DTEK60 is the second device in the DTEK series of Android smartphones. BlackBerry launched the DTEK50TM in Hong Kong in September.
In line with BlackBerry’s decision to stop producing its own smartphone hardware, as announced in September, the device was manufactured and partly designed by China’s TCL. BlackBerry is providing its enterprise messaging and security software.
The DTEK60 includes a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the devices and authorizing purchases, an intelligent keyboard designed to learn from users to increase accuracy and speed, the BlackBerry Hub for consolidating messages and a customizable convenience key providing quick access to commonly-used applications.
The device has a 5.5” Quad HD display, an 8 megapix front and 21 megapixel rear camera and a battery life that supports up to 24 hours of mixed use.
It comes preloaded with BlackBerry’s full suite of enterprise mobility management and secure productivity solutions, and supports advanced security features including a secure boot process, Android OS hardening and full disk encryption.
“With the DTEK60, BlackBerry continues to focus on our strengths: state-of-the-art software and security solutions. When you see our logo it means security, from our class-leading enterprise software to devices secured by BlackBerry software,” BlackBerry COO Ralph Pini said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who manufactured the DTEK60 smartphone?
Who manufactured the DTEK60 smartphone?
The DTEK60 was manufactured and partly designed by China’s TCL. This aligns with BlackBerry’s decision, announced in September, to cease producing its own smartphone hardware.
Q.What is BlackBerry's role in the new DTEK60 smartphone?
What is BlackBerry's role in the new DTEK60 smartphone?
BlackBerry is providing its enterprise messaging and security software for the DTEK60. Its focus is on state-of-the-art software and security solutions for the device.
Q.What are some key features of the DTEK60?
What are some key features of the DTEK60?
The DTEK60 includes a fingerprint sensor, an intelligent keyboard, the BlackBerry Hub for messages, and a customizable convenience key. It also features a 5.5” Quad HD display and 21 megapixel rear camera.
Q.When was the first device in the DTEK series launched in Hong Kong?
When was the first device in the DTEK series launched in Hong Kong?
The DTEK50TM, the first device in the DTEK series of Android smartphones, was launched in Hong Kong in September. The DTEK60 is the second device in this series.
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