BlackBerry is working on a new BB10 slider

BlackBerry hasn't been resting on its laurels. After launching the BlackBerry Leap today in Barcelona, the company briefly showed off a premium BB10 smartphone that incorporates a large touchscreen with a QWERTY-keyboard slider reminiscent of its Torch line of devices.

What is interesting about this device is speculation that it will offer a curved display and that it is actually a collaboration with Samsung.

Others are saying it is a Porsche design premium variant (I doubt it). BlackBerry has satisfied the touch and the QWERTY fans with new devices, this may be their way of giving slider aficionados some love. Mmmm sliders...

Source: CrackBerry.com

BlackBerry leap advert focuses on startups and young professionals

The BlackBerry Leap, which was revealed earlier at MWC in Barcelona, seems to have been developed with entrepreneurs and startup-fixated professionals in mind. All the features of all-day productivity, security and flexibility plus an understated yet serious design show that this handset was created with a very specific market in mind. The loyalists have their Classic, the CEO's have their Passport and now the maverick startup dudes have the Leap. The BlackBerry Leap also comes with a variety of very interesting accessories including a Sync Pod dock as well as a new Flex Shell case that doubles as a stand for video conferencing.

Pebble announces Pebble Time in Steel, modular smartstraps

Coming from a successful launch of its well-received Pebble Time coloured smartwatch, Pebble today revealed it would be offering a steel variant called the Pebble Time Steel which is coming in July.

The company also announced modular smartstraps system for developers to create accessory straps that would bring additional functionality to the Pebble Time such as increased battery life of more than a week, hear rate monitor, an NFC chip for payments, keyless car remote, or various others built into easily removable straps. Hit jump for all the details.

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BlackBerry Leap smartphone launched with focus on affordability and security

BlackBerry revealed its latest handset at Mobile World Congress. The BlackBerry Leap designed for 4G LTE networks, is an affordable all-touch smartphone that is built for companies and mobile professionals who value security and privacy.

BlackBerry Leap includes an edge-to-edge five-inch HD display, BlackBerry’s latest operating system and more than a full day’s battery power.  The Leap features a 5" HD display with a  1280 x 720 HD resolution (294 PPI), 8MP Rear camera, 16GB of expandable storage and has up-to 25 hrs of battery life.  BlackBerry has priced the device at $275 USD and it is coming to Europe first in April. Find out more here.