RE:RE:https://www.thestar.com/business/technology/2022/02/26/ceo-jMost interest/new part:
OnwardMobility decided to not go through with its 5G compatible keyboard-equipped smartphone about a week ago. I saw reports that you had a change of heart around putting the BlackBerry brand on another smartphone. Is that true?
I can’t comment on that. I’m going to try to figure out where to get my next phone — it would be nice if it has a BlackBerry keyboard. But I’m not making any announcement. In the case of OnwardMobility, it is a good partner that tried very hard, but it has taken way too long. For a whole host of reasons, we believe it is in the best interests of the company and the brand that we do not continue the licensing.
They worked very hard. I cheered OnwardMobility on because I needed their product — personally — but on the other hand, I do have to protect the BlackBerry brand. If it is continually delayed, and if it is no longer competitive when it comes out, that’s a bad thing for our brand. So, we decided that, unfortunately, we should part ways.