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BlackBerry to launch qwerty Q20, touch Z3 smartphones
2014-02-25 10:01:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) BlackBerry unveiled a new premium qwerty smartphone as well as a touch device for one of its largest markets, Indonesia. The Blackberry Q20 targets business customers who want the familiar Menu, Back, Send and End buttons and the integrated trackpad of a classic Blackberry. In addition to the qwerty keyboard, the phone comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen. It will run BlackBerry 10, be "crafted from premium materials and designed for reliability and durability" and include a large battery, the company said. The BlackBerry Q20 smartphone will be available in the second half of 2014. The BlackBerry Z3 will launch sooner, in April in Indonesia. Developed with Foxconn, the Z3 has a 5-inch touch display, the latest version of BlackBerry 10 and a range of local apps and content. It will be offered by multiple carriers and retailers in Indonesia, with pricing announced closer to launch.
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