BlackBerry Phones in 2020 - What Are Your Options?

[@mikeylejan8849]

BlackBerry devices just look so classy.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah they do. For sure.

[@kevb3047]

TechO.- do you know how to make a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications? Much respect for your appreciation for these superior devices, just subbed, stay healthy.

[@ublorman-117]

KeyOne Black Edition Baby!!!

[@TechOdyssey]

@@ublorman-117 yup yup. Great phone

[@meghibernardo1560]

I like classic things

[@lilmoris1]

BB should've made an upgraded Passport that runs Android, would have been sick

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah it would have. So many of us wanted to see that phone happen

[@lilmoris1]

@@TechOdyssey Passport has been getting some love recently. I'm thinking it will start to get some support from indie devs and stuff, much like what the legendary HTC HD2 had back in the day... But still, would be amazing to se an updated Passport with one of those infinity displays and a keyboard, flagship specs and all that...

[@ninamala6033]

Unihertz Titan is something like a massive BB Passport running Android. Have you heard about it?

[@poulardu]

@@ninamala6033 look for the passport silver edition I think it has some Android capabilities.

[@bradleycarlton3223]

If in Toronto I'll update you softwear to Android

[@morrissey07]

I'm writing to you from a BlackBerry Key2. Prior to this I had the Priv and this really feels like a step up as far as speed is concerned. Absolutely love this phone and don't feel left out with apps (as I did when I had the Q10 and Z10). I will continue to use my Key2 for as long as possible.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. Glad you're enjoying it and it's doing everything you need/want it to do.

[@navpreetanand1606]

I still use my blackberry passport still rocks

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome. Which model do you have? Do you sideload apps onto it?

[@mixedartsofmartialmadness5219]

Is that cdma compatible do you know??

[@Allyyy102]

@@TechOdyssey Yesi installed a lot. ❤️

[@taz_brown]

I use the BB Passport Silver Edition. I love BB10. I am going to get the White one soon off of EBay.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@taz_brown nice. I think the white one is my favorite. I used to have one. I had been looking at them before I got this one.

[@Hiltegard]

My first Blackberry was a Curve 8830 and my last Blackberry was the Bold 9930. I really loved my Blackberries for a time. Switched to iPhone in 2012 and haven’t left iOS since. There are still days I miss that 9930 physical keyboard. BB still had the best keyboards I’ve ever used.

[@TechOdyssey]

They really are fantastic phones. I have been using BlackBerries since 2005 and hopefully there will be more phones in the future.

[@jessii_d]

you reminded me just how much I love and miss blackberry. im so sad to hear their contract is up in august.which is shocking and confusing bc I watched a few key3 videos and I absolutely fell IN LOVE with it! I switched to iPhone from a BB and I missed it so much. I wish back in the mid-to late 2000's, blackberry kept up with the times and the speeds of the phone bc I thought they were such a great phone. not long after switching to iPhones, I ended up loathing them. I have had nothing but problems with iPhones. and I would so much rather a physical keyboard which a lot of people were dragging in a lot of videos. I hope theres some sort of solution with BB and they continue making phones and getting better and better. I would LOVE to have another BB!!

[@TechOdyssey]

We will have to wait and see. It sucks that the licensing agreement is ending but maybe it’s for the best. TCL and BlackBerry Mobile didn’t do a great job with supporting the devices or quality control. I’m not going to give up yet. Waiting to see what happens after the licensing agreement ends to see if they announce a new one with someone else. Going to have to wait and see... but who knows.

[@jessii_d]

TechOdyssey dang, well that sucks and is sad to hear that they shot themselves in the foot. I’ll continue to have hope too! These phones nowadays are 😒 frustrating. I’m about to place my iPhone on top of a firecracker and watch it explode 😆

[@tempest411]

Why did you ever feel you had to switch phones? My first Blackberry was the original Pearl in around '07, which didn't last very long thanks to the mechanical track ball. but it did get me hooked on the concept..Then I got a Blackberry Curve in '09. That lasted until 2015, when i picked up a Blackberry Classic. The keyboard on that started to become glitchy, from a few keys that would stick I think, and so just last week I picked up a new-in-the-box Key2. I like it ok, but I do miss the intuitive nature of the Blackberry operating system, which I think is miles ahead of any Android system. I also miss the optical track-pad with a curser on the screen, and arrow keys! Those features alone made it better than anything else on the market. In the end, there are zero reasons to use anything else as long as any Blackberry will even sorta-kinda work on today's networks.

[@justoalvarez3940]

@@tempest411 I feel the same way xD Like, new phones suck xD

[@monurajput5608]

@@jessii_d they are coming back with a 5G phone in start of 2021. Partnering with Texas based Onmobility.

[@Steeee.Veeee.O]

I thought I was the only blackberry die hard..... Everyone is on iPhones which I HATE!!!! Keep it up dude!

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks a lot man. I appreciate it. And no, you're not the only one!

[@alexandracarton8005]

KEY2 LE - awesome..... I love it!!!

[@ankaz4469]

Living without blackberry is my biggest fear.

[@abdomination]

at least apple supports their phones forever haha

[@dokorobia8713]

They killed off blackberry because it is secure

[@laverdadbuscador]

Muscle memory is such an underrated selling point. It's the biggest reason to buying a pkb phone. I can walk around and type without looking at my phone. I know it's accurate. It makes it safer to use in a lot of instances. It can make social situations a little less rude. I can type under my desk while still talking face to face with someone. It saves me time, because I hate having to stop what I'm doing (say in a store) to text someone. I just wanna type while walking....do so with a glass slab is just rude and you often get in people's way, or you gotta waste your time and step to the side.

[@HarshitRautela]

I still have my z10, and I use it in tandem to my android device. And, its more than a connecting device. I use it as a secure storage device, especially for storing passwords in its password keeper. I keep music in it, and use it to open PowerPoints, excel sheets, word documents, and PDF. Also, I use it as a notepad. It's very useful.

[@skatulle]

So glad i found a platform for other blackberry die hard fans like me. I can make an informed decisions

[@TechOdyssey]

Welcome! Glad you found my channel and enjoy the videos.

[@shikitotofficial9510]

I remember my BB curve and been using it for a years then upgraded to BB LEAP.. i miss BB OS.

[@TheOfficialEDC]

I love my Key2! Had a black one, got a silver one, and bought another black one after selling my initial black one~ just keep coming back to it!

[@thewrathofbrath3004]

Thank you for sharing your expertise, TechOdyssey! I've used BlackBerry phones forever and always vowed to be loyal for as long as they're being produced because they were originally a Canadian company. When other people zig, I like to zag. I'm sad to hear that 2020 is the end of the road. I'll take good care of my KeyOne and Key2 in hopes they last a while. This is a change I'm not looking forward to.

[@TinyHouseLife]

Hooooked brother..when found your channel have had it on autoplay everyday because of all your BB talk and reviews.. love them all.. keep them coming

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad you're enjoying the content. Thanks for the watching

[@whatwouldyoudoslides8038]

I check on blackberry every 2 months to see if they are hopeful getting back up

[@JacksonWalter735]

I still wish there was a Priv 2. I was using the original Priv as my work phone and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I had to upgrade back in late 2019 because my firm's software doesn't run on Android 6 anymore. The Priv was the perfect Blackberry to me. It had all screen for content consumption but a slide out keyboard when you want tactile feedback when typing. If Blackberry ever releases a Priv 2 with 2021 flagship hardware and a better physical keyboard, that would be my dream phone.

[@teresasnow-angel5494]

My Blackberry bold is over 7 years and still kicking--

[@TechOdyssey]

They really do hold up well over time. Such well made devices.

[@RedneckPunk]

I have the 9930 I bought new and crashed 9 days into use. Still haven't figured out how to revamp it..any suggestions?

[@Hamzakhan-ts3gy]

His voice sounds so calm and kind. First time watching him. Love from Pakistan. Stay safe Stay home .

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. Stay safe.

[@robbehr2288]

LOVE my Priv!!! Bring us Priv 2

[@mason11198]

my priv was a trooper. It took a critical screen smash and lasted 2 years after.

[@bonnieandmind]

I'm still on my Priv too

[@rspatel9655]

🤞🤞🤞

[@ruslbicycle6006]

I've been keeping my priv going. I put a new battery in it from ebay but it was the same 2200mAh (in real use, it advertised 3400mAh) as my degraded old one. I bought a more expensive 3rd party battery. I hope it works better but i haven't put it in yet. Overall the phone overheats too often. Can I turn off the DTEK stuff to squeeze a little more out? What does it even do beside remind you to put a screenlock on? I would get the Key2 but they seem to $$$ for what you are getting. I have the 'updates available' error where it won't update the OS because BB or Google has control and I have to deactivate Google for the upgrade? I haven't done it yet though it had that problem over a year. I wish someone would make normal good QWERTY phones still. I liked the Priv better when I first got it, the BB SMS message program was nicely integrated into the hub. At some point it changed to open the Google messages app instead, which is annoying because the transition from hub to SMS is broken. I work around it. I wish manufacturers wouldn't take their loyal customers for granted and drop support. Oh well.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@ruslbicycle6006 It's a shame that the Priv only got one major OS upgrade. I was using the Priv until late 2019 as my work phone until my firm's apps no longer supports Android 6.

[@shad0wfir3]

An updated version of the Priv would be amazing. The slide out keyboard was such a nice option to have. I miss mine, but the battery went

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah. That would be super nice. If only!

[@shad0wfir3]

@@TechOdyssey I've been a huge advocate for bb for a long time, and when they finally started dropping phones running android, I was pumped. The priv definitely had its drawbacks but I loved it. Better than having to purchase a whole separate keyboard attachment for your phone. The overheating issues could be solved, and the battery life too. Wouldn't be too hard of a fix.

[@lenkapenka6976]

Heck, in 2020 my main device is a Classic, serves me well, has some good podcast apps that still work, crystal clear audio and great reception. Battery lasts 2-3 days with moderate use, very stable. So good I will buy another as backup.

[@jessii_d]

aw man do I miss my classic! so great to hear yours is still rocking on! it beats these crappy $1000-$1500 phones whose batteries dont even last a full day and have constant problems!

[@morbiusfive9448]

Me too. I would definitely buy another Classic when my current one dies. Really can't see any reason not to. Had the original Classic too.

[@MrRizzzz007]

I am using key2 Black Recently buy key2 red love blackberry hope they make more new models

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. The Red one is gorgeous. I wish I could have gotten my hands on one. I hope they make new ones too.

[@Oriolus1]

Hi Rizwan thank you for supporting blackberry by using their devices

[@elmirador8308]

@@KBoon what do you mean with revised keyboard?

[@MrRizzzz007]

@@Oriolus1 welcome bro I m big fan of blackberry mobiles

[@MrRizzzz007]

​@@KBoon in 2018 built have a loose spacebar problem but in red its really perfect even keyboard better then old built as I am noticing

[@matthewsapp3627]

I went from iPhones to blackberries then to android and now I'm typing this on my BlackBerry key2 and I absolutely love it. I spent way too much to get it from Amazon but I don't even regret it.

[@TechOdyssey]

I'm glad you're enjoying it. It's a great phone

[@hadokenexe]

Bought mine at launch for the $649 pricetag from BestBuy. I've been surprised by my lack of desire to upgrade, all prevous BlackBerry devices had too many compromises but the Key2 is truly a jack of all trades and has the power to do it all

[@TechOdyssey]

@@hadokenexe its definitely a solid phone for BlackBerry users. Checks pretty much all the boxes

[@hadokenexe]

@@TechOdyssey If I had ONE gripe or one thing I'd change it would be the camera. Not even the whole module, just give me OIS darnit! BB phones haven't had OIS since the Priv

[@TechOdyssey]

@@hadokenexe yeah. It has ok cameras but nothing to write home about. I would have liked to see better myself

[@CorrezZio]

Hey nice video! Typing this from my silver KeyOne that's 2,5 years old atm, I smashed the screen on it couple weeks back and got a replacement for 12 bucks and installed it myself, I love this thing!

[@TechOdyssey]

Woah. Impressive. Glad you were able to patch it back up.

[@parkpunk2]

Q10, my favorite phone ever. loved how small it was. Wish it could be moded to a modern android operating system.

[@TechOdyssey]

The Q10 was a fantastic device. I had three of them. I really enjoyed that phone.

[@Richard-dg7bf]

Viewing this on Q10 with side loaded Play Store.

[@vinnakotavenkatesh7801]

@@TechOdyssey hello sir..I want a brand new blackberry Q10.. where can I buy.. because in India there is no blackberry store is selling their phones.😒😔

[@vinnakotavenkatesh7801]

@@TechOdyssey if u can arrange a new blackberry Q10 for me..I can pay u sir... please please

[@stephenabm7779]

I have been using a Key2 for just over a year or so. I am happy with it.

[@TechOdyssey]

It's a great phone! Glad you're enjoying it

[@Jamescarljohn]

I've been using the Key2 since it came out , best phone ever, fantastic typing experience

[@96Duelfuel]

I still use my Z30. After seven years, it still works. Yes, the browser is struggling and the app world is in tough shape, but otherwise, for phone, text, email, bluetooth all still works. Wish that some money could be invested into the system to give it a leg up.

[@TechOdyssey]

The Z30 was/is a very good phone. I really enjoyed mine when I had it, multiple times lol. I just started using the Q10 again last night. I got the special edition white/gold one and I've been setting it up. I can't get my Google contacts to load which is annoying but it did setup my email, thankfully. It's definitely more limited than ever but still, phone calls and texting are great. The browser is definitely not what it used to be but thankfully still works for the most part. I wish they could revitalize the OS as well.

[@medad5716]

Good video. Very honest and pragmatic. I enjoy using my Black Edition BlackBerry KeyOne. Great device, good camera, keyboard and EXCELLENT battery life.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. I appreciate it thanks for watching

[@robintruiett-theodorson8479]

I just bought another KeyOne and it arrived today. I've had the other one for 2 years and 7 months. The only reason I bought a new one is because of the battery. I purchased my new KeyOne from AT&T.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. I hope you still enjoy using it for a long time and it serves you well.

[@mason11198]

@@TechOdyssey I am stuck between Key Two and Evolve (Canadian companies rogers and bell support it). Which would you argue is better?

[@kevb3047]

Just received a brand new Key1 (200 on Amazon) about 3 weeks ago- right as this apocalypse got going... I highly recommend the Key1, it's my favorite phone ever, 10 out of 10. I only wish there was a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications, I love REAL BUTTON SHORTCUTS !!!- space bar to answer a call and power button to hang up- real buttons like devices have done for over a HUNDRED YEARS !!

[@cameronlovesevolve]

i downloaded an app that i was able to set as the convenience key. one click takes my notifications down! Its been very useful

[@kevb3047]

What's that app Cam?

[@cameronlovesevolve]

@@kevb3047 it's called notification drawer, or notification drop or something like that~ works like a charm

[@coloradoken3159]

Picked up the Key2 LE last fall and really digging it. Like you, I've had BB all the way back to the side thumb wheel days and can't give up the keypad.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yup. Man... I remember messing up the thumbwheel on my old BBRY, and blowing out several track balls on my Pearls. People just don't understand. Some of us love keyboards and have been using BlackBerries for over 15 years.

[@seddikbouyakoub5023]

Watching this from BlackBerry key2 black. Never ever had any other feelings for any other phone. All I need and will even need is in my bbkey2

[@jacquesvi9231]

Still using my blackberry passport Silver Edition AndI am loving it. The cell is “ perfect” “ makes perfect calls” as a matter of fact my last call was perfect. Please Lord “ Make Blackberry Great Again”. “ MBGA”.

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome!

[@misio1903]

still use Priv. No problems whatsoever. A bit slow sometimes, when google maps starts etc. But besides that, I love this device.

[@Vrais23]

Same here buddy! Replaced my Note 8! 😃

[@Xxmel951xX]

4 years with my priv 🙂 4 years that I love my phone. I bought it just after my LG G3 and without any regrets. Reaplace Google maps by Waze, more speed. I had the same "problem".

[@lunarpollen]

i just had my Priv's battery, charge port, and screen replaced a couple weeks ago. I hope that the next generation of BlackBerry models include a slider phone but with the quality and tech at least at the level of the Key2

[@tempest411]

I wish they's come out with a true Blackberry operating system that would 'talk' to everything on the networks.

[@AdvancePlays]

This is why I went with the Unihertz Titan instead of an actual Blackberry. I only had one Blackberry so the only ecosystem feature I care about is the physical keyboard itself, so that, modern android features, and continued support are what let me to the Titan. I'm liking it so far. Nice discussion

[@marktitus9977]

Still have my BB Motion and am still loving it. Have you heard anything on the BB Evolve?

[@alexo1226]

I got blackberry key2 LE I love this phone I'm always on the move battery life is great just simple phone Text , email and make calls that's all I need.. again I'm really impressed with battery life is solid thx great video hope to see key 3 in the near future

[@AlaouiNaoufal]

I still have the blackberry blod, remember me when BBM was only on the BB devices 😝

[@almdourado]

Still using two of a kind: BlackBerry Classic Q20 and Keyone Silver. And I still loving it!

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. Great combo! I loved the Classic. Best keyboard ever.

[@georgepriv7674]

Still remember using the bold and I side loaded BlackBerry ringtones on my iPhone.

[@ericpurnomo8173]

Still using silver Passport & keyone as main phones. Classic & Priv are my backup when either mains acting up. Looking for key2 right now ...

[@taylortalkstech0]

I miss my Q10 white and Gold edition - loved that phone

[@TechOdyssey]

I just ordered one last night

[@taylortalkstech0]

Ha ha no way - I might have to do the same

[@TechOdyssey]

I always wanted one. It was the one I never got... so I saw one that popped up on eBay last night, New In Box for $199. I couldn't pass it up.

[@taylortalkstech0]

Wow that's great - if BB10 was still a valid option I would still have mine

[@vinnakotavenkatesh7801]

@@TechOdyssey hii I wanna buy Q10 .. where can I buy that..I have been searching each & every site.. but no use

[@karlos631]

Great video man! I used to love BB.If i would have lots of money i would buy the majority stock in BB and try to bring BB up there again,where this company was once!

[@sergordonnatanauan1846]

until now Im still waiting for Priv2. 😭

[@TechOdyssey]

I dont think we will ever see one but if we did, I would be the first one in line to buy it

[@myronauyeung4649]

i want a passport2 😭😭

[@jackdavis7438]

Most underrated BB ever.... The Style. Loved that phone. Had it for 4 years. Clamshell full keyboard BB running BB07 if i remember correctly

[@buluttanrsever8626]

I've been using KeyOne for a year now and I haven't had any problem with it.

[@India_first-k6n]

I want to buy so much. Short in cash though.

[@sayeednmb]

Great video. I do miss carrying a BB. My last one was a Priv. If they were to introduce an updated one, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

[@arthuredwards13]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@TechOdyssey]

You're welcome. Glad I could help

[@elliskaranikolaou2550]

Bought a new KeyOne 4 months ago, best phone I have had. Running Android 8.1. Will hang on to it indefinitely. Also as it was a clearance sale so I picked it up for $350 (Australia). Hope Blackberry license another manufacturer to build new ones at some point.

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome. Glad you're enjoying it

[@jasoncathcart673]

Middle of June 2020 and I'm still rocking my z10, lol. But you are absolutely correct when you say it's nothing more than a Communications device. Sadly, as more time passes I lose access to websites, pages, apps, email servers and just about anything that could be important. I haven't been able to send an MMS in Lord knows how long, I can't access many many web pages. Yahoo mail has basically given up suppor6t. Gmail is starting to glitch out as well. I know it's just a matter of time before the whole system fails and I lose access to the everything. She did me good for all these years, i will always be a Blackberry fan thanks for your awesome videos Man.

[@penlam]

My Z10 does about 99% of what I need it for. It's a bit laggy sometimes, but I manage. If only BB would bring current software and features and massage them into the Z10 package, life would be better. The thought of getting a phone twice the size is of little interest. The Z10 is a perfect fit and doesn't have all of the unnecessary stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@TechOdyssey]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@sjukfan]

It's not a BlackBerry, but I quite enjoy my Unihertz Titan. If a physical keyboard is important I think it can be worth checking out.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. I'm trying to get my hands on one. They're currently sold out

[@sjukfan]

@@TechOdyssey Yeah, they had to close down the production temporarily when the virus hit China, but it should hopefully starting again soon.

[@sjukfan]

@@TechOdyssey Seems like they're back in stock now.

[@chefdad1422]

Good detailed video. Huge blackberry fan. Such a shame that they are not popular anymore.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad there are still other fans out there as well. I hope they find a way to keep making them.

[@mc2_tech_reviews]

BlackBerry was such a iconic brand back in the day.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah they were.

[@spirg]

MarkC609 “ Was “. Good point , no more

[@mc2_tech_reviews]

@@spirg I believe the downfall of BlackBerry started when they released the BlackBerry Storm. I believe this was their first touchscreen device & it had so many issues with software that it really hurt them with consumers.

[@KNIGHTCRAWLER_]

I'm using Evolve bought in oct'19 so far I've no issues. Software is good, hardware is robust too. I can be harsh on it but the device take it without any complain.

[@TechOdyssey]

I never got to try out the Evolve. I heard it was a good phone but it doesn't support the networks here in the USA

[@KNIGHTCRAWLER_]

@@TechOdyssey Evolve is far more superior than Chinese counterparts available in Indian market but unfortunately people are unaware of it. I know people who export Evolve to Europe I think there won't have network issues like you have in USA. Optiemus infracom manufactured the Evolve in India, if you ever have hands on it you'll see 'made in India' sporting on box. Cheers!!

[@TechOdyssey]

@@KNIGHTCRAWLER_ I have wanted to check one out but never had the opportunity. Glad it's working out so well! That's great to hear.

[@vasilislagas655]

Writing you from my Q10, I am sure I won't need another brand for at least 3-4 next year's.. Best regards from Athens-Greece!!..

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome. I loved my Q10. I had 3 of them. Great phone

[@nomanijaz2063]

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[@valtiel6913]

Bought the key oneLE 64G two weeks ago and I've been loving it! The keyboard and buttons are a nice size, keyboard swipe sensitivity is fine, button press is satisfying, screen size is just big enough to browse online and watch KZbin in the bottom right hand corner comfortably. The camera is good but nothing fancy, processing seems fast but I don't play phone games so I wouldn't know how they run, battery life is long and the quick charge feature is very convenient. Only issue I have with this phone is the audio, specifically Bluetooth. The overall sound lowers dramatically so you need to install an app to boost it back up to normal and you run the risk of blowing your speakers if you forget to close the app after disconnecting from Bluetooth. There is no dual audio option. Aside from that, for $400 you feel like you get a little bit of everything with this phone.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I love the LE. Great phone.

[@valtiel6913]

Found a solution to the audio fix. For some reason they put in accessibility. Settings - Accessibility - scroll down and enable Mono Audio.

[@mikeylejan8849]

Using a classic and a keyone black edition.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. That's a great combination. I loved the classic. Probably my most favorite keyboard ever.

[@kyonkyon2010]

I have the same combination! Mine, I thought I may out of date anyway. And I was thinking if I should upgrade to key2 ...

[@vensankasel2128]

I use the same combination, Classic is 4 years old and no problem, KeyOne Black Edition surprised me, never braked, would be perfect to have Blackberry OS.

[@valueink]

Just switched from an iPhone back to my trusty 9900 because I wanted to take a break from being connected 24/7. Using it as a PDA and phone/texts only. Best blackberry ever made imo.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. I'm messing around with this leap now. Brings back memories. Unfortunately I need a SIM card adapter to use it and I cant find mine... gon na have to keep looking

[@gamerdan2310]

Watching this on my KeyOne Black Edition !

[@TechOdyssey]

Such a great phone. Thanks for watching

[@ksquared2618]

Would you recommend buying in 2020?

[@gamerdan2310]

@@ksquared2618 I absolutely think so. I use mine all the time, everyday and still get very good performance and most especially great battery life. I will almost certainly look to buy another one if this one ever breaks.

[@DAgamon21]

I've been using a keyone for almost a year. I love it very much, and I hope it stays with me for a long time.

[@TechOdyssey]

Glad it's working out for you and you're happy with it

[@calvinboole8647]

blackberry 10 is excellent to use as a media player, flac files, mp3, mp4,mkv, etc

[@chrisbrookman2392]

I have the key2 le in champagne and I just recently got the priv. I prefer the priv because of the amoled display, its 5.4 inches in size, better camera, and I like the sliding mechanism for the touch sensitive keyboard. Sliders have gone the way of the dodo and its just fun and cool to have one again. However, as you stated the lack of updates really does suck but all BlackBerry devices are headed that way so it is what it is. Nice video.

[@TheIdleCrow]

I actually abandoned using BlackBerry's a few days ago..... My cell phone carrier had a great deal on a Samsung S10.... I debated it for a long while and said screw it.... I really miss having a physical keyboard. I got way to comfortable with it between my Priv then my Keyone Black Edition. I stopped using my Black Edition because it's battery was wearing out..... Tried my Priv again for about a month, did many things to it to increase its performance a little, and battery life, got it to last 4 hours 20mins screen on time..... Still crap, just as bad as the aged battery in my KeyOne Black Edition. I kinda wanted a Key2 (non LE) But yeah no way to get one cheap.... Bottom line is I am trying to sell my Black Edition for a little extra $$ for my new PC build project. I'll likely keep my Priv forever. Loved it's design... Who knows maybe Blackberry may "make" phones again.... If they do we will see where things stand 2/3 years from now when I'll be done with the S10.

[@TechOdyssey]

I hear ya, and don't blame you at all. The S10 is a great phone. I have a Fold and an S20 Ultra, but thankfully I have two sim card so I still bounce back and forth between my BlackBerry quite often, and use it for twitter on WIFI at home all the time. Great phones. I just hope that somebody picks up the licensing agreement or BBRY starts making them again - both are pipe dreams at this point, but I think there's still a lot of people who enjoy the devices.

[@TheIdleCrow]

@@TechOdyssey I agree, I would like to see someone else pick of the licensing and maybe be a little more ambitious with it.... I totally respect the Key series more traditional BlackBerry design... But what I always wanted to see was another slider like the Priv! Be great if another company got the license and did both! But as you could tell I wasn't going to hold my breath.... I think BlackBerry will find other ways to make money..... But who knows, time will tell! I quite like my S10, getting use to the keyboard is annoying.... I am actually starting to use the swipe finger dragging typing thing.... It helps a bit with my speed but still faster on a BlackBerry... Only issue is I sometimes send texts that don't make complete sense because I don't pay enough attention to the words it places...

[@TechOdyssey]

@@TheIdleCrow download the gboard keyboard from the app store. You'll thank me later.

[@TheIdleCrow]

@@TechOdyssey I already did! The Samsung one sucks! @the_boon I considered replacing it's battery, but at least where I am in Canada, I didn't see any more legit brand batteries for it. Just no name chinese ones, or ones that already had bad reviews. I live at the border and got family in the states. I could of checked out the US eBay and Amazon. But I kinda went operation give the Priv a 2nd chance and didn't turn back haha. With everything I did to the Priv to get an extra hour of screen on time on it, I could of done to my KeyOne Black Edition, it would of sped it up and increased it's battery no doubt.... But I didn't.... If I can get what I want for it, It will be sold.... Otherwise I'll hoard it no doubt... But not doing much good to me in a box when it's still worth a little bit of cash.

[@TheIdleCrow]

@phillip perkins I suppose I was getting a little tired of it. Wanted something newer and better. KeyOne one was getting slower on me. But yes scaling back the BlackBerry stuff would of helped just like it did on my Priv. But I didn't bother. Just stuck with the Priv till I seen a deal on this S10.

[@justjay8170]

I so wish they would had made a Priv 2 when you slide that keyboard heads turn. I met a few ladies with the slide but it had problems as you noted. Back on key one and classic now.

[@JoseLopes-dl1nc]

Hello im using a BlackBerry key2

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice! It's a great phone.

[@morbiusfive9448]

I've had a Blackberry since 2002 (5820 followed by the 7230, I still have my 7230 downstairs in a drawer and it still works to this day), still have one now, and have had one or another throughout this entire time. They were literally world changing. Everything an iPhone did several years later, my Blackberry was doing several years earlier. Currently still using a Classic, and love it. It died briefly this morning, before waking up again and being as good as new, hence me finding this video, to see what was happening with Blackberry. Glad to hear they might be back. A world without Blackberry and full qwerty keyboards and totally dominated by iPhones would be a sad world indeed.

[@meghibernardo1560]

Im using the Motion and i Love this phone

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice! Glad you're enjoying it.

[@arthistoryguy]

Cool channel dude! I've been a BB fan since buying the BB DTEK as my main cell in 2016. Eventually got a Keyone which is still my favorite phone. Unfortunately it's screen broke when I dropped it and back in 2018 it was too expensive to replace the screen so I opted out and used my dad's old Samsung 8+. Good news is I'm going back to the Keyone, this time black edition. Should be arriving this week. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the KEYone. It’s a solid phone.

[@phillipharris1751]

With every one, I'm already there, let's keep going. Blackberry.

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome. Thanks for the support, and thanks for watching.

[@mikozieg]

I loved the Priv. Only had to sell it... ...to get my hands on the Key2LE.

[@Teggymania]

Crackberry? Lol whoa I just got hit with a wave of nostalgia.

[@666Kitteh]

I use BlackBerry Key2. This is my fifth BlackBerry device that I got in the summer of 2019 and I fondly love this. I miss my BlackBerry Bold I got back in 2011 but how much time flew. My second was Z10 in 2013 and it was overall a cool phone. My third was Classic in 2015 since I love the looks and feel, reminded me a lot of Bold. My fourth was KeyOne in 2017 but unfortunately, the screen came off and was unfixable so I went back to Classic until I got my Key2. It's a shame TCL is no longer selling BlackBerry-branded devices but I'll hold out as long as I can. I will never switch to different mobile phone brands. BlackBerry is love, BlackBerry is life!

[@TechOdyssey]

Blackberry is the best. The KEY2 is a great phone. I love mine. I hope they can find a way to bring us more phones in the future.

[@sachmalh1]

Really nice review about the blackberry devices. I still love my key 2. And I totally agree, if they can bring back BB 10 with app support, I will switch back to my classic in a heartbeat.

[@georgeklimes7604]

Sadly, that is not going to happen. The developers will target the bulk of the market.

[@ravscin]

I use my PRIV for 3 years. Its still working, DTEC sure encrypting everything, cost was like 120$ new and can not believe anybody could spend 1T$ for "U know what"

[@vincentkong07029]

Just replaced my Passport OG to the Passport SE last fall and it feels so much more classier. I feel like I'm in the minority. I had both Passport and Priv. But unfortunately, the Priv was starting to show its age and it slowed down a lot.

[@vensankasel2128]

Hello, where can I buy a Blackberry Passport Silver Edition, at a reasonable price?

[@vincentkong07029]

@@vensankasel2128 unfortunately now, they are few and far between. I quickly checked and I see pre-own ones on eBay.

[@vincentkong07029]

@@vensankasel2128 when I first bought my Silver Edition, BlackBerry was still selling them from their website early 2017. So, yes. I have been holding back on using the SE for nearly 3 years before my OG died.

[@privateprivate5302]

i'm still rockin' my Priv which was a change from my Passport SE which was a change from my Torch. My Priv ticks me off at times, but it's my baby. Love feeling like i'm in the Matrix w/ my slide out keyboard. LOVE my friggin' KEYBOARD. not tech savvy, don't watch movies on my phone, don't listen to music on my phone, internet search is cool, google play & search are good enough for my needs...i'm set for now. can't give up my keyboard.

[@gianluigibuffon4510]

I think I found my lost brotherhood! :) BlackBerry forever!

[@TechOdyssey]

Heck yeah!

[@johnsparkman2007]

My 2 favorite berries were the Z30 and Passport. An Android Passport would have been off the chain for BB. I finally gave it up last year when I lost my Dtek50 and Michael Clewley left Blackberry. Blackberry made great phones.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah. The Passport and Z30 were great. I also loved the Q10, and then the keyboard on the Classic was probably the best ever, IMO. I had always hoped for a passport migration to Android but it never happened.

[@samdixon7050]

I love my Classic... but if I have to choose something usable. I would take my Keyone Blackedition. Still feels at least a bit like a Blackberry. The Key2 is better but for me misses the magic.

[@MrRizzzz007]

Classic what a wonderfull device and lovely keyboard miss my old days

[@user-jq2iz9zn4p]

I had a Pixel 3a but I sometimes have neuropathy in my fingers. I need a physical keyboard. I stopped using my new $400 Pixel and bought a new $150 Chinese market KeyOne, removed the Chinese language displays and am totally satisfied with it. I can type as before.

[@tempest411]

@@MrRizzzz007 The Classic was out five years ago...Is that a long time ago???

[@AgungBudiarto]

Great perspective. I enjoy blackberry talks..thanks man, you are total geek inside.

[@TechOdyssey]

Lol. Thanks. I definitely am a giant geek. Thanks for watching!

[@Jsuarez6]

Sadly I had to give up on my BlackBerry Motion. It kept restarting several time a day. Factory reset the phone in case it was an app causing the problem. But the phone still kept restarting. Went out and got a Galaxy S20+. It's good phone, but the hub and bb keyboard will be missed.

[@weenubbinful]

Love, love, love my Z10... for a basic comm device, can't be beat!

[@gabbagibbon7562]

Watching on my passport now! I never want to change from BB, only way I'd go would be Unihertz

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. How are you watching it? Through a sideloaded app?

[@gabbagibbon7562]

TechOdyssey using the Firefox browser currently seems the fastest way

[@johnorona99]

I'm using a Classic as my main phone and an LG thinQ for social media. The classic is amazing for my needs so far, I've been using that combo for the last six months. I work as a reporter and I got the classic for cheap on Amazon after my communications just seemed too scattered and not streamlined enough. Hopefully it's still supported for a while! Idk what I'll do when it isnt

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. I find that having a BlackBerry and a second device for all of the apps and social media/media consumption is a really great combination. Glad it's working well for you. I loved the Classic. Probably my most favorite keyboard ever

[@johnorona99]

@@TechOdyssey I use the BlackBerry keyboard app on my LG so I'm used to swiping up on word suggestions, I just wish I could do that on my Classic too. Other than that it's a fantastic keyboard

[@danhuff8446]

I just have such a hard time typing on touchscreens and dont want/need a phone to align satellites or open my garage door from 11 blocks away. I text/email, watch KZbin ans read the news. A physical keyboard is important to me.

[@TechOdyssey]

Physical keyboards are the best.

[@danhuff8446]

I dont need character or style lol. I just need to be able to type effectively!!!

[@ArthurTRead]

I'm looking to try out blackberry for the first time and get one as my next phone when I can save up the money to, but I didn't know which one to go with this was really informative, thank you

[@amitdhoke2640]

Still rocking a bold 🤘

[@redsyrup1138]

I use an iPhone for work and a BB10 Q10 and Q30 (silver edition) for personal. I love BB10 and can't give it up.

[@TechOdyssey]

The silver edition is fire 🔥

[@redsyrup1138]

@@TechOdyssey Another wonderful thing about old blackberries is their repairability. I've been able to replace batteries, screens and keyboards in all of them.

[@stuntmandoom7704]

Where are my Storm 2 lovers at?! Still my favorite touch screen I've ever used

[@TechOdyssey]

I never had a storm. I had a buddy that had one and he held onto it forever.

[@vincentkong07029]

Was my favorite too. Had subtle but poignant improvements over its predecessor, Storm 1.

[@joshgale1518]

Loved my Storm2... right up until it slid off my lap while ice fishing and into the abyss forever!!

[@autumnmatthews3179]

I’ve got the Priv, Key One, Z10, Leap and the Passport along with some legacy phones. Written two novels on a Bold and nobody believes me. I use my Passport now for emails and reading and editing documents as it’s way easier than on my iPhone 11. I just adore the Passport!

[@TechOdyssey]

Did you used to be on CrackBerry?

[@autumnmatthews3179]

TechOdyssey Sadly no, I’m just an ordinary enthusiast

[@TechOdyssey]

Oh ok. Thats perfectly fine.

[@renewild9439]

I am a fan 2 ...never had another brand. I wish they would bring out an android passport....btw...whats your opinion on the unihertz passport like phone?

[@TechOdyssey]

I think that it's a promising device. I've really been trying to get my hands on one to review but so far I haven't been successful. So much craziness has been going on that I lost communication with them. I really want to test it out and see how well it performs and holds up. I would imagine that it will make a lot of passport users very happy, since it's a solid looking clone of the passport, which we love so much, but it's finally running android. The price isn't bad either.

[@zmisolutionz9393]

Is BlackBerry Passport not workable in 2020?

[@renewild9439]

@@zmisolutionz9393 There is no android pass port...so hope they make one

[@zmisolutionz9393]

@@renewild9439 thanks very much respect for you ... I wish if passport could have been convertible to Android

[@zmisolutionz9393]

@@renewild9439 thanks

[@neskaberry5449]

Lost my Z10 in 2017 bought another one 3 days ago :) love the design so much, i use it as an mp3 just for songs

[@TechOdyssey]

As seen here, I still have my Z10. I've held onto it for a long time. It's a solid little phone.

[@feelpablo2k5]

I'm watching this with a key 1 and planning to buy a key2 from Amazon

[@TechOdyssey]

Oh cool!

[@rickynaidoo1921]

I can not wait for the latest BlackBerry cellphone to come in to the market. But I like a magnetic bookcase/cover to come with it for protecting the cellphone.

[@4ron267]

Nemory Studios offers apps for BlackBerry 10 devices.

[@TechOdyssey]

Great. Nice to know

[@winewomenwagesorg]

I will look them up. I'm just having battery issues with my Passport. The battery life has greatly decreased over last six months. Looking for a fix.

[@redsyrup1138]

@@winewomenwagesorg It's not hard to replace. I did mine a couple months ago and it's been performing great ever since. :D

[@ducapelli]

4 ron Be careful... He sells app that are for free and does not support you. You can find a lot of complains towards him on Crackberry forums.

[@Puzzlers100]

My dad used to work for blackberry. My first phone was a blackberry dev alpha B (I think. It definitely was a z10 with a square body). After that, I got a z30 when I lost it. I have used it for several years, and got a dtek 60 up and running after replacing the screen, since it was my mom's old phone

[@peterbenko8097]

Love my Priv. Simple and reliable.

[@williamg.655]

Black berry was the phone to have and carry mostly for a status symbol back in the days however and sadly those times have passed.I use Moto's now and stuck with them till this very moment.I did own the Blackberry Bold and the Tour and also owned the Curve when it went to the track pad.I do miss them but tech is an inevitable beast that's evolving faster than we can even think.Right now I'm using the new Moto g power and right now for me it's just right! Not going to spend 500 to 1000 dollars on a cell ,,lol No Way!!!But much respect to the whole Blackberry line all these years....RIP Blackberry you had a great run and I still get very nostalgic over the branding and memories and we'll just flashing my Blackberry back in the days when I was out what a rush !!lol..Great vid and I just subbed to your channel.Keep up the great work and content here on youtube.

[@morbiusfive9448]

It was nothing to do with it being a status symbol, the Blackberry was actually world changing. People seem to totally forget that. I've had a Blackberry since 2002, and they were around for business users long before that too. The Blackberry was the first device that allowed you to send and receive full length emails from anywhere, which allowed you to effectively have real 'mobile internet' and meant you were suddenly able to work from anywhere, because you could suddenly have multiple email accounts and respond to them on one actual mobile device, which wasn't possible before. Prior to that all people had were pagers and text. Blackberry opened up an entire new world. All iPhone did, as usual, and other companies did, was jump on their back and use their technology advances and add gimmicks to them like apps. For those of us who were waiting to actually be able to send full length emails and documents, which absolutely wasn't possible before, and were crippled by the lack of technology to do this, Blackberry was miraculous and something we had been waiting for for a very long time. That along with having a full qwerty keyboard, made them perfect, and incredibly useful, which they still are to this day, which is why we still continue to use them, and prefer them over anything else. It absolutely was NOT a status symbol. If anything is a status symbol that people buy to flash around, as opposed for its actual usefulness, that would be an iPhone.