The BlackBerry C-Series or ‘Cafe’ series was, at one point, going to the next generation of entry-level smartphones. A number of models had been identified by codenames such as Americano, Cappuccino, Kopi and Latte. Then BlackBerry signed a new partnership with Foxconn that turned over the design and manufacturing responsibilities to its new partner for devices aimed at emerging markets and […]
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BlackBerry cancels Cafe and Kopi smartphones planned for 2014
BlackBerry’s new five year partnership with Foxconn, announced the same day that it announced a US$4.4 billion loss in its latest quarter, has claimed two casualties. The deal will see Foxconn take on a role in both the development, manufacturing and supply management of entry-level BlackBerry devices intended for emerging markets where BlackBerry remains popular. As a result of this […]
More images of C-Series BlackBerry 10 found in leaked OS help files
A number of rumours have already suggested that BlackBerry is working on a new entry-level series of BlackBerry 10 devices. Known as the C-Series or ‘Cafe’ series, codenames that have already surfaced include Americano, Cappuccino, Kopi and Latte. Images of the Americano have already surfaced online and now, we have new images courtesy of the help file found in a […]
BlackBerry Kopi to be next entry-level QWERTY model
While BlackBerry has announced plans to offer only four devices going forward, two high-end models and two entry-level ones, rumours continue to reveal an increasing number of BlackBerry devices. We first heard about the Cafe/Cappuccino, Windermere, Tigris and Ontario. Then came pictures of the Americano. The latest is the BlackBerry Kopi, a QWERTY model that is expected to sell for less […]