Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?

[@onlyoneromeo]

Blackberry fan for life.

[@rickquezada6746]

I went back to BlackBerry after being on iPhone for 10 years and I couldn't be happier. Overall a better phone!

[@mdrahman6732]

Can you explain how? I hope it's anything other than just the physical keyboard. And no, I am not an Apple fanboy.

[@doddsyist]

@@mdrahman6732 battery life, programmable shortcuts, ability to touch type, superior viewing area (only while typing), more durable (less glass). Those are my reasons for missing my key2.

[@Nuke_Gunray]

Still in love with my BlackBerry Key 2 in mid 2019.

[@fadyaboulghit]

how about now? (end of jan 2020).... would you recommend?

[@thomasjensen1590]

@@fadyaboulghit yes, yes a 1000 times yes. I am still very happy with my key 2 and I bet Martin is as well

[@fadyaboulghit]

@@thomasjensen1590 I don't know if you are up to date with the latest news but there won't be anymore blackberry phones. The TCL partnership ended :/. But they will continue to support all the phones up until 2022. You can look it up you'll find it. What you have is a last of it's kind. I really do love the phone :) thank you for your reply. Best wishes.

[@thomasjensen1590]

@@fadyaboulghit yes, I read the sad news. I hope that another manufacturer like fxtec or planet computers could become popular. From what I read, August 2020 is the month where the partnership ends. I too really really love my key 2, the best phone they ever made.

[@americanparser]

Again, perspective that is desperately needed in KZbin techland. I might have to up my Patreon support. I don't have the luxury of attending and/or digesting your multi-hour podcasts, but I'd certainly want to encourage your voice. It is the most articulate one I hear without any sign of a hand behind it.

[@PhilippevanHeek]

Watching this on my BlackBerry

[@morrissey07]

Writing to you from my BlackBerry Key2. Absolutely love it. Long lasting battery, fast processor and the keyboard is excellent. I find that it's difficult to differentiate phones at the moment. They are all fast. They all have great cameras. Place the BlackBerry Key2 on a table with other smart phones and you will immediately know which one it is.

[@djross95]

Good stuff, Juan. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Blackberry, and you've done a great job summarizing why!

[@KBoon]

4:52 I immediately thought of the S8 keyboard case when you said "some plasticky keyboard accessory" . I personally own the KEYone, KEY2, KEY2 LE and an S8 with that keyboard case and yes, it's not nearly as good as even the KEYone's keyboard. Not even close. But it is more satisfying than typing on glass

[@xburk550]

I purchased the KEY2 on day one. This device outperforms the KEYone hands down. Never slows down, never needs rebooting and above all, never needs to be charged before bed.

[@max03tube]

The common sense reviewer is back! Thanks for this amazing video, you made some strong valid points.

[@Vagus32000]

Juan, you’re about the only reviewer I trust when it comes to Blackberry phones. You truly get where they’re coming from and who their target consumer is.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's frustrating because it's not that hard to figure out. Picking on companies like BB is just low hanging KZbin fruit.

[@exergyone7164]

My KEY2 has aged amazingly well. Same power house as on day one. Something that is always ignored is the unique capability of this device for remote accessing a pc. What this phone can do getting you on your computer while you're on the go no other phone can. It also has a capability I wish my V40 had, and it beats it on its own department: it has a developer option to broadcast over usb-c at 16:9; just amazing! Me being a huge soccer fan being able to stream and put on the bigger screen all my games at home, office, or hotel room with the most stable method possible at the standard picture format is priceless.

[@badiyee]

wait, now i'm interested. Remote accessing a PC? and Broadcast over USB-C at 16:9? Does the phone screen mirrors (portrait mode) when you broadcast or does it go landscape mode (in the phone and tv? or just tv = landscape, phone = portrait mode) when you broadcast? I'm genuinely curious and I want to know!

[@ronsolo1151]

Yes, I only remember being able to remote access your PC or laptop on BB10...how to go about that on the KEY² with Android please?

[@pauldiaz4769]

@@badiyee it can broadcast portrait too. In that case I recommend not switching to 16:9. Any phone can remotely access a PC. What makes the difference is having the hardware keyboard. Slab phones make it very difficult interacting with the computer, as pop-up keyboards really don't work within this scenario.

[@badiyee]

@@pauldiaz4769 Now this is something new to me. I wonder, if there's a way to have portrait mode in the phone, but when broadcasted (as in tethered) to the TV, what's shown in TV is landscape, but the phone still retains portrait mode? That'll be dope.

[@thomasjensen1590]

@@ronsolo1151 vnc or remote desktop would be my guess

[@NLMP]

I subscribed because of this review! I just bought a Key 2 for by business. You just confirmed why I wanted to buy this phone for.

[@thomasdurr5586]

I used Blackberry for over 15 years! What I tell you know is not a joke. The last BlackBerry I used was a Passport. Then I stoped and tried an iPhone. For 2 month! Very bad decision! I can't work with glass typing devices, impossible! They even can have a better cam, processor etc! I changed to the BlackBerry Key2! Best choice ever! This is a writing machine, a monster! And the cam is not so bad at all!! For me even in 2019 this device is at the top! Hope the Key-story continue!

[@Thatonepersonz]

I still love mine. Been off Samsungs since the Key1 and won't look back.

[@degeneratewinners]

Using the Key2 and Key2 LE on weekends as my daily driver android phone.

[@polish-greek]

I still use my PRIV and hope yes really HOPE they gonna make a PRIV 2 , the thing is this red colour drive me crazy although I know the big screen and the keyboard, on the other hand, is good to have both! This key 2 red edition looks Cool and it is solidly made but at the moment I do not have money for this beauty! thank you for the blackberry video

[@badiyee]

every iteration of the Key2 gets better. Users who own multiple units (from the silver edition, to the black edition, and then the red edition) have reported that there is a slight hardware change (like the keyboards are getting better with each "tock" upgrade (in the tick-tock cycle). However, the best take for me, just to repeat it, is that this long term review has cemented a notion that if I can afford two phones, this has to be one of it for what I need in a phone. Then get another phone that's not a glass sandwich for the features I want and be happy that both complements each another. and there's just one more thing. "This is not just some clumsy keyboard clip on. You CAN NOT recreate this (keyboard) experience with some plasticky accesory". That's savage! I'm having so much laughs and giggles. I see what you did there!

[@gabithemagyar]

it may be futile, but I am hoping for a Priv 2. Still using my Priv (now on its second battery). Love the combination of a big screen and slide out keyboard which doubles as a swipe pad. Really don't care much about camera capability as long as it's OK for casual shots. For serious photography and travel I use a dedicated interchangeable lens camera.

[@bhoqeem1975]

Is the keyboard any good for typing? Better than the KeyOne/2? Worse?

[@subsidiarybyages]

The KING like the Passport or Keyone! When you hear BlackBerry you hear all the features together and the best security company ever exiting!

[@2011Kestrel]

I love the Key 2. I didn't buy one because it wasn't the right phone for me, but I'm still tempted by it - especially with that beautiful red and black colour scheme. And the Key 2 is still is one of two phones I've recommended for my mother to use (the Pixel 3a being the other one).

[@goodoldjr83]

Really happy with my Key2, but very worried about the future and if there will even be a Key3. Great analysis of the phone as always, love your reviews.

[@SegerGiesbers]

Still waiting for the Key3. Might buy a 300€ Key2 in the mean time..

[@adityasundar324]

Been using it for over 6 months and it performs the same manner in which it did when I took it out of the box. Good enough for everything but for heavy gaming (Seriously would you even try gaming on this screen?) The camera is really bad at low lights and pretty decent during the day. The Keyboard is a breeze and trust me on it. The double tap to move the cursor, left swipe to delete, scrolling, speed key, bigger and clicky keys and double space for full stop makes the experience so good. The battery lasts an eternity. The security is top notch and the build quality is phenomenal and often I have found myself using my phone for typing mails and documents for which I used a laptop earlier. And the icing on the cake is the reaction of people seeing someone using a Blackberry in 2019. People think I mean business :p

[@knightmayre]

I use both my Note 9 and the Key2. I can't part with it. Still such a great phone. So many ways to customise it to suit you. I love the Key2

[@thomasjensen1590]

I use a Note 4 (last real Samsung phone in my view) and a key 2 as my main. Note 4 is mainly for handwriting, ir remote and entertainment

[@thomasjensen1590]

I use a key 2 as my main and a note 4 for gaming, video, entertainment, handwriting, vr, ir remote and pda fun... I regard the note 4 as the last real samsung flagship

[@atomicorang]

Enjoy you Juan. You are a senior ambassador for our sport. Typing on my new to me BB Classic. 2020.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I just fired up my passport again. Damn i miss bb os...

[@atomicorang]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I haven't activated it.. I'm using it on WiFi at house....KZbin and podcast s. It's still not too shabby even with small screen. Blackberry's last true BB? I've got a big percentage of their BB10 phones.

[@KBoon]

@@SomeGadgetGuy You should give the UniHertz Titan a shot! Basically an Android Passport on steroids

[@uhhohstinkyy_]

Just got my key2 about a week ago, and so far i'm very happy with it

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's such a "grown up" phone. I really should take mine for a spin again...

[@uhhohstinkyy_]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Sure is, I would definitely recommend it if you would like to try it again, as it is the most productive device I have ever used. I don't think I plan on switching to another device anytime soon, cheers!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😎👍

[@KBoon]

@@SomeGadgetGuy until a suitable keyboarded replacement comes along, my Sim card is not getting out of my KEY2! It still remains the best communicator available today. Especially if you got the Red one!

[@JoseJuniorTech]

This phone is in my 2nd pocket since launch (not red), always testing something as my main/camera phone and this is the backup/working phone, still turning heads.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's what I lean on for travel usually. LG for video production and audio on a plane. BB for EVERYTHING else.

[@hadokenexe]

Still using my Key2 since launch and still love it. Wouldn't mind a Key3 with OIS in the camera and maybe a 700 series chip, but I don't really want for anything. It's "good enough" for games, media, etc and I don't miss much outside maybe a bigger screen though I've adjusted to this one.

[@V_Grey004]

The Key3 should have a wider keyboard and screen. If they made it 5x5, I think people would like it more. Plus a wider keyboard = winner imo.

[@NickoPorras627]

Or a Passport with new soc but with android

[@mikeylejan8849]

It should be a slider !

[@painful1978]

U know what.. that SD660 is one great processor.. it can handle everything, even a some heavy gaming.. but what really makes me happy is the battery life with it. I would always recommend phones that come with sd660.. especially if it's Nokia with it pure Android experience. Smart choice by blackberry.

[@hadokenexe]

Agreed, the 660 is just an 835 lite so it handles everything with aplomb. I didn't like the 625 iin the Key1 and the 636 in the LE didn't seem like much of an upgrade but the 660 was the best fit for the phone

[@Thehoeh]

Have been seriously considering buying a BlackBerry Classic as my main communication device. I've been using the BlackBerry keyboard app on my S10+

[@hadokenexe]

Key3 seems a ways away so anyone looking to upgrade this year should check out the F(X)tec Pro1. My only concern is keyboard quality and keyboard shortcuts, everything else checks the box for "clear upgrade" from a Key2

[@aminelly009]

finely a positive review on KZbin this days i feel like everyone is just nitpicking on everything

[@payman1023]

Nitpicking on anything that is not Samsung, Apple or OnePlus. For some reason, anything these three companies do is perfect in the eyes of KZbinrs.

[@thomasjensen1590]

@@payman1023 I suspect 'unofficial' payed advertisement on the big channels

[@alioudadsse1959]

Watching this on my BlackBerry Keyone.

[@joshualebowitz]

Great video. Been using BlackBerry devices for almost 20 years and they remain the very best. BlackBerry Mobile's PR department, if it still exists, seems reluctant to provide any sort of updates on future device plans. Hope their retweet of your video is indicative of an intent to stay in business.

[@SaintVader]

I think the Priv was a really good idea design-wize. I wonder why they ditched this design approach..

[@DUB_87]

I agree. I just replied to your comment on my Priv. Also, I find it really annoying that BlackBerry phones no longer have the name BlackBerry on the top of its devices anymore. It was traditional. The Priv was the last one.

[@SaintVader]

@@DUB_87 How is its performance in 2019?

[@DUB_87]

@@SaintVader-It actually performs surprisingly well for a 2015 phone. Battery life is really good unless the device heats up. But you never have to deal with the Samsung issue where the battery is draining rapidly almost as soon as you unplug it from the charger. However, it runs a little slower than today's more popular devices, but the lag isn't enough to make the phone unusable. All the current apps from The Google Play Store are available and performing pretty well on the device. You can do anything on The Priv that you can on any other Android. Just a little slower. Lol. Overall, I'm satisfied with my Priv.

[@SaintVader]

@@DUB_87 Good to hear! Thank for the feedback bro! 👊

[@polish-greek]

@@DUB_87 last made in Mexico !

[@1mezion]

I'm still smarting that they never made a premium BlackBerry priv 2 I don't think I can accurately describe how much I absolutely loved the concept of a full-bodied touch screen phone sliding up to reveal a keyboard oh my lordy that was awesome. That video game at the end I can't tell you how many hours I spent on that thing

[@polish-greek]

well I still love my priv !

[@1mezion]

@@polish-greek I've heard some haven't held up that well

[@Exedorable]

Fingers crossed for a Priv 2

[@polish-greek]

NICE phone red and secure ! and with the quality of Blackberry we know and trust!

[@TheTechPreacher]

Great video bro

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Your favorite phone right! ;-)

[@TheTechPreacher]

Hahaha I tried to love this phone but you know !! It's a good phone overall but not for me hahaha. We have to have another great debate on a live stream soon. Thanks for the great video

[@markbalazo1914]

This is a different kind of review not focused on just the specs of a phone but as a whole. Clearly there is a market for phones with physical qwerty keyboard and I just hope Blackberry continues releasing phone like this but with better software support. Great revisit!

[@therealchickentender]

Used a Passport for years as my main. Moved reluctantly to Android with KeyONE. Not a bad handset. Skipped the Key2 waiting for a Key3..... and now we know what that wait has brought. It's a Blackberry bummer out there. Now I'm on an LG.

[@bryans8653]

Great review! I do hope to see a key 3 in 2020

[@guilhermealmeidacost]

I really just want a priv2

[@gamester1416]

I liked how the note 4 felt, but I hated how expensive it was to fix it, when the amoled screen broke

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

At least that could be fixed fairly easily compared to today. Not like how replacing the back glass on an iPhone is more expensive than buying a really nice mid-range phone.

[@chrisskirving9316]

Just brought the key2 last week

[@terrytaller6858]

This is a device meant for those who have serious work to accomplish. By that I mean email, text, etc. Every time I read a review where it talks about the fact that is has round corners vs square corners--what are people doing? The one I got came with a lot of apps that I would never use so I just deleted them. I don't play games, watch videos, listen to music; I have more to do in my life. As someone who taught Marketing and wrote a couple of marketing texts, that is the biggest problem facing TCL. Why are aren't they advertising this phone? Why don't they advertise using actual users shown bragging about their Key2? I challenged a friend to show me what he can do that I can't do on my Blackberry. Nada! I do think that the Key2 is somewhat overprices however if you shop around there items available new at the $800 Canadian price. I will never understand why anybody will pay $1500 for a phone which will be out of date in a year. Remember the expression "A fool and his/her money are easily parted." Give credit to Samsung and Apple with their great advertising and promotion.

[@KBoon]

There really is only one thing that some other phones can do that a BlackBerry can't, and that's being dunked in water. Other than that, it *can* do everything that other phones can do, but for media/gaming/camera purposes, it won't do them as well as most all-touch phones

[@MrDarkoiV]

I still have passport, and I wonder if Key2 would be worth upgrade.

[@lilmoris1]

It is, considering BBOS is dead

[@Lipe007_br]

I got my blackberry key two yesterday and it is good to know it have usb-c to hdmi. Very satisfied with my new phone :)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's SO HANDY! It's silly but I really do like hooking up phones to displays.

[@KBoon]

@@SomeGadgetGuy And with the KEY2 you can actually look at that big display you're hooked up to and type away because muscle memory of the physical keyboard!

[@jackiechoo]

Good throwback review! Couldn't find the video on Patreon. Did you post an early release version there? Anyway, here in southeast asia we can get the Key2 for around US $400 brand new. So I suppose it's a pretty good deal now.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

www.patreon.com/posts/28623869

[@raw_yamaguchi1017]

Jake Lim how can you get it that cheap? They’re 650$ here and I don’t want the key2 Le

[@SilvioBritto]

Totally agreed. I'm still deeply want a Motorola Droid form factor Android 2019. Or a physical keyboard as the SonyEricsson M600/P1 (THE best keyboard I ever used on a phone)

[@emcrolls]

Silvio Britto yes please

[@4ron267]

Nice review that hits the most important points!

[@batman1169]

Great Review, Key3 would be nice. I wish they have the BlackBerry Aurora in North America or rebooted a Motion 2 with newer specs. The comments below makes me feel the BB people are part of a secret cult. No apple fanboys!

[@polish-greek]

Well i have the PRiv fro 2 and half years and surprisingly works great for an android device do not know if the reason is the BB safety features or the monthly updates I got fro 2 years evry month but no hanging no slowing down works how I expect it to work glad that I bought it and does not bought any samsung because after 2 years i would have had a real problem with the functioning of this phone due to hangs slow downs !

[@fpl_bailey]

Looking back, I regret not getting the Red edition. Can't seem to find it anywhere online and if I do, not somewhere or someone I want to buy it from especially considering the price. Gave up and will just wait for the key 3 (if we get one).

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It disappeared FAST. I really wouldn't recommend buying at that inflated price.

[@Timotarius_]

an accessory for smartphones in general that i have NEVER found and see quite a market in is a USB C keyboard attachment as in a tiny keyboard the size of the blackberry key2 that you just put directly on the bottom of your phone and you still keep the big screen but just have a keyboard directly attached to it instead of buying a dumb bluetooth keyboard and setting your phone up some weird way to see the screen and comfortably type.

[@mike_cluett]

BB Key 2 is an awesome productivity device. The users of this are different than someone who would buy a samsung or iphone or other device. We like the physical keys ... we love the security ... its not a toy, its a tool (to quote the BB of old but its true) The camera works just fine but in low light its meh.... its fast and the items like productivity tab and hub are there if you want it... and easily turned off if you dont. BB isnt made for everyone...its made for a certain group and I'll be using BB for as long as they make them.

[@UptownPirate13]

Watching this on the keytwo

[@abrahkadabra9501]

The BB Key3 will be 5G compatible in 2020 and that's probably what the delay is all about. BB is more of a workhorse than a racehorse in terms of performance so please don't expect a stellar processor.. To stay alive in the smartphone market BB will probably concentrate on its unique features and build on them. A better keyboard, a rugged case, long battery life, enhanced DTEK software, customizable buttons, etc...

[@aviationdeltadart1331]

Key2 LE is an excellent device.

[@Knightstorm12]

I still I like the overall build of the device and form factor

[@jerryg50]

Very good review. I upgraded from the Key1 to the Key2. There are some small differences. The Key2 is a bit faster when it comes to large file processing. The Key2 has more internal memory. There are some added minor keypad features. Overall there is not much difference. I have also been using the Motion. The Motion is like a Key1 but without the mechanical keypad. Very much the same as the Key1 on most respects. I was reading Blackberry is working on some new models. From what I heard there will not be one called Key3. This remains to be seen. Blackberry does not really give out much information until they are ready to bring the device to market.

[@besseracademy]

I still have the BlackBerry keyone - and it "works" . Issues with earpiece and physical keyboard twitches every now and then - honestly not worth the price tag. An iPhone would have kept functioning better! Camera is still Great! Battery is amazing! Physical keyboard as Addictive, as on Day one! Call Quality is dropping down! Android updates are not a major issue - unless they're affecting the connections. Not worth the price Juan. Regards.

[@94cdnm3]

I'm with you on the Keyone! Mine has been dropped 6x (my bad!) on concrete/tiles/asphalt and it has survived everytime with only some slight damage to the backing but it still works as if new! I must admit I was hoping each time it would be a reason to upgrade to the Key2 which I think I will eventually do but my Keyone lives on!

[@fish9468]

LG G6 here. Waiting for the key 3 or priv 2. I kind of want the fastest chip tho. Longevity is the goal (I'm an environmentalist 😬)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

How rad would a Priv with modern guts be...

[@megadeth8592]

id love a priv 2

[@jekbembo5974]

My daily driver is Blackberry passport, is the best phone and I use my Galaxy for playing game, watch KZbin, sygic and taking pictures

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sigh... I just brought out my passport for my last podcast. I feel we've lost SO much in modern phone design.

[@wbev_thai1666]

I love my passport silver edition, but its unusable now with no app support, but a beautiful phone to look at I love my key2 though

[@mikeylejan8849]

I am happy that they exist ! The camera isn't even bad, those fools can suck it

[@luchollandsyd]

I love the key 2

[@4ChristStanding]

I thought about getting this, but I’m not sure US Cellular supports Blackberry and I know they don’t sell them. I’m currently using the iPhone XR.

[@jamespisano1164]

Solid, objective review!

[@mellowseller9762]

Had to watch this again on my Passport.

[@kld2009]

Ahhh. Playing Radiant. Love that game. I originally played it many years ago on my Palm Pre. webOS R.I.P.😓😓

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup. Radiant and Robotek. Played the CRAP out of those on webos...

[@kld2009]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Ohhh yeah. I remember Robotek. I played that alot on my HP Touchpad (R.I.P. 😔)

[@samsicles_jr]

Thanks for being one of the only Americans that can pronounce 'niche' correctly. Wonder if you have 'clique' down too!? Also, good re-visit!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I lose points for how i pronounce Nokia...

[@knobsbuttons2632]

I WANT ONE

[@BryanPatiag]

Someone gets it. It ain't always gonna be about straight specs.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Why actually use a phone and evaluate it based on experience, when you can just read off the specs from the side of the box and pan it for being a less popular brand?

[@BryanPatiag]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I agree. Thing is, some reviewers don't necessarily review from an audience perspective the phone was intended for. Great to see reviews like this. Keep it coming, man!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍

[@subsidiarybyages]

The best today !

[@icymayne]

They should make a passport with android on it I'd buy that in a heartbeat

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Heck yes I would.

[@jesdadotcom]

I'm ordering one today to replace my KeyOne.

[@Drumsticksmcgee]

Blackberry motion 👌👍

[@TechLuvnMomma]

I went to check KZbin to see if there was any new videos to watch. Yours popped up. I played it and noticed it said 7 seconds ago uploaded 😉 I guess my Peter tingles sensed when you uploaded 😂💜 lol

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

We're on that WAVELENGTH!

[@mhmt.e2]

juts got a new one after years of iphone experience. i love the BB. only i wish the camera was better. apart from that, loving it. recommended

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It really was a special little phone. I hope BB decides to try again at some point.

[@iraklikh6619]

Key2 is very interesting phone

[@doddsyist]

Has the finger print scanner been improved on the red edition? Black edition was a bit finnicky. Lost mine in a river. My all touch device is not cutting it for work.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It seemed a little better? I wouldn't say the scan was radically different, but the space bar itself felt a little more solid.

[@doddsyist]

@@SomeGadgetGuy thanks. The keyones finger print scanner was perfect. Found my key2's a bit finnicky. Might get an LE. Not sure I can bring myself to pay a premium for the high end version (if it doesn't unlock first try). I wish it had the sound of the passport, hard to stomach it's worse than a BlackBerry flagship from 5 years ago. .

[@KBoon]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Yes, the overwhelming majority of KEY2's produced in 2019 and later have had a revised spacebar that feels firm as it should. This includes pretty much all of the Red ones. I recently got a Black Hong Kong dual SIM -6 model with a build date of 02/19/2020 and spacebar is solid, and the rest of the keys feel more matte and have a different click than the 2018 units.

[@muzamiljavid1552]

Innovation: *BlackBerry* ♥️

[@laverdadbuscador]

I didn't upgrade from the KEYone to the key2 because at the time the key2 didn't seem like THAT much of an upgrade. Plus it was WAY too soon. I upgrade every 3yrs or so. The fact that we have zero word from both Blackberry and TCL....not even a key2 upgrade to pie is concerning to say the least. I just hope that a key3 comes out, I can't switch to the slabs of glass.

[@Slash18622]

That's a pretty good review. But I'm kinda disappointed in 1 thing: Security patches, you are right that not every patch might needed - but as BlackBerry switched to Android, they promised their customers to push EVERY(!) patch / OS update within 2 days to the handsets. Fastest patches for any Android handset that is not made by Google. So they failed to deliver that promise...

[@georgebotes1434]

Thank you, finally a review for adults. Excellent!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I just pulled it back out again to run the newest security patch. Such a damn good communicator.

[@seijakijin1160]

Hell yes! I love this!!!

[@thecliffold5879]

Your reviews are always fair and great! Thanks for this video!! I'm a KEYone user, thinking about upgrading to the KEY2. Productivity and security are priority in a smartphone. Love BlackBerry for that! What is the stylist you're using on 2:56?

[@marashah.ibrahim]

My father's LG stylo2 still works very well despite having a hole in the corner of the screen and I cannot find any new phone with that much "ruggedness" and reliability.

[@marashah.ibrahim]

Was thinking of getting him the note 8, but I'm certain that phone won't last a week in his workplace. Lol

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

They don't really seem to exist anymore.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Maybe an Active? If he needs something RATED tough, there are still Kyocera and CAT floating around.

[@palmviewlobos15]

Another LG phone lol

[@TalesOfGod]

I would recommend the CAT phones if you want something sturdy but my LG G7 have been doing just fine with an otter box case. Anything with a curved display is a death sentence and OLED screens burn in eventually so the lack of durability seems to be getting worse as time goes by.

[@curryrice7510]

I watched your review on Key2 and I'm typing this comment with MY Key2 😁

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

😁👍

[@4jup4ter4]

If it works, it works.

[@WaffleusRex]

Will you be looking at the Unihertz Titan Slim?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I might? I dunno. It looks kinda... Not great...

[@RaginYak]

Subbed right away after seeing this video. Was in my bucket list but changed because of poor specs with that of its price. Most importantly, its after sales support. Had a terrible experience after purchasing BB Classic !!

[@thecut7690]

I wish the android version has held up as well as the chipset

[@TuPhonez4Free]

Good review

[@uhhohstinkyy_]

Just came back to this video after hearing the news from Crackberry, that Blackberry has partnered with a new manufacturer. Apparently the phone is going to be 5G and, of course, it's going to have a physical keyboard!! It's going to arrive in 2021!!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I hope so? Onward Mobility doesn't look like a real company...

[@uhhohstinkyy_]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Yeah, i'm not too sure on all of the details, but i'm currently watching the Crackberry podcast for more information on the matter.

[@HN-sk2lr]

Dose the bbm Messenger working on it between BlackBerry devices?

[@muzamiljavid1552]

No they have dropped it recently.

[@FSTK]

I'm a bit disappointed that there's nothing technical to entice more Patron pledging. I know I'd throw some money if there was focus of Profile GPU Rendering. Some touch latency and frequency graphs.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Never been something i was into. I do camera and audio tech. If you're out there supporting the folks who do that kind of benching, they'll keep doing it. If they've stopped, it's likely because feeding YT good content isn't worth it.

[@BasslinesNYC]

I want one 🤩

[@moabsh]

They only thing that holding me back is the processor

[@BDot96]

I have one. Has it's downsides but speed isn't one of them. It's fast enough for everything besides intensive games. If the processor were to be upgraded, battery life would surely take a hit. Not worth the processor upgrade imo.