Just in case the direct from BlackBerry's servers leaked spec sheet or the FCC fillings or the GCF certification or the WiFi Alliance certification were not enough confirmation for you of the DTEK60's existence, Evan Blass, also known as @evleaks has shared a fresh new promotional image for the DTEK60.
BlackBerry. pic.twitter.com/rZ1iNSeEpd
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 27, 2016
Based on the shared image, the DTEK60 could look exactly as speculated. Just a larger a version of the BlackBerry DTEK50 with improved specs and personally speaking, I don't believe that's such a bad thing, though, maybe BlackBerry adding a bit more flash to the device like Vodafone did with the Smart platinum 7 would be appreciated by others looking for more style.
In any case, we still don't have a definitive timeline for the release of the DTEK60 nor pricing details but given all the information that has popped up in the past few days, we're sure to hear more very, very soon. BlackBerry's Q2 fiscal 2017 earnings report is upon us and as we know from the past, John Chen could drop the new device news there or shortly after.
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BlackBerry DTEK60 leaks out once again via promo image
I am looking forward to seeing more from Blackberry. I have been hoping and waiting for them to update their OS and get a generation of practice under their belt. They have done that and now I am ready to reward them with a purchase. I love the idea of a more secure phone and the promise of keeping it updated. Too many companies focusing on the wrong thing and I think Blackberry may be late to the party, but looks like they showed up with some really great dates.
Yes "leaks"
In any case, we still don't have a definitive timeline for the release of the DTEK60 nor pricing details but given all the information that has popped up in the past few days
This phone shoud be priced less than 400 usd or else it will fail
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What about the keyboard phone ?
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People saying it looks boring or cheap makes me laugh, my beautiful Passport SE was always only as good looking as the case I had it in. These new phones look fine, and once a case is on it, who cares?
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If the leaks hold true and the Alcatel Idol inspired, solid glass DTEK60 which resembles an S6 is released then BlackBerry may finally be on that long road to recovery.
They're using the right OS and the Alcatel design blows the doors off anything BlackBerry has designed in years which the majority of consumers might agree.
My last BlackBerry was the Z30; that silver strip across the bottom was an eyesore, not to mention the severe limitations of BB10 became so fustrating that in the end I was thrilled to see it go. But the DTEK line is intriguing.
However, if it turns out to be just another one of BlackBerry's squared designs then it is DOA - the Priv looked ridiculous which is why no one took it seriously and the Leap, well, it was just plain stupid looking.
Consumers will not buy a device they are embarrassed to be seen holding no matter how good it is as on a whole we are a fickle, shallow bunch which think of our device as an excessory in which the Acatel combined with Android, blends nicely. Pay no attention to those criticizing the lack of orginal design; Samsung, the world's biggest smart phone maker has stolen design ideas from everyone, including BlackBerry.
The DTEK60 has peaked my interest.
Stay with the Alcatel design BlackBerry you're on the right track.
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St:ill waiting for the passpor't: android for the masses
Forgiven
Band 12?? Tmobile?????
Forgiven
Looks just like the DTEK50 to me... Another flat-lined glass slab in the world of Android... Yawn... Lather, rinse, repeat... Wake me when something holding a PKB drops...
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Another blandroid phone.
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This is the one that will save BlackBerry!
6M units sold in 2 months.
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Bwahahaha!!!! Thanks for making me laugh...
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More great news - looking forward to upgrading my Z30.
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I really dislike the look of android OS. That search bar on the main screen is horrendous. BlackBerry should customize the look of the phone on promotional materials otherwise it just looks like any other android.
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The search bar is an easily removable widget.
*C5303
Sadly, I doubt that we will ever see it at Verizon.
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I'll wait for this phone.
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I like BlackBerry's initiative, I do. But I am not a fan of Google's data gathering. I don't believe, for one second, Android OS is even a tad bit secure.
Black Phone got it right by rewriting the OS with Secure OS. My only hang-up with them is their phones don't work on Verizon.
Maybe BlackBerry should aquifer Black Phone.
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Not impressed.
Emperor of Texas & California.
BlackBerry apps are available on Google play
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I hope it comes with dual speakers like the Z30 if so I'll own it!
Posted using the best phone ever, the Z30!
Leak? where is the image?
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My artistic, musical, and spiritual expression will not depend on using a phone - made in a country when it represses artistic, musical and spiritual expression.
Up until recently, I could buy a Canadian phone built in Mexico. (the only time NAFTA works) and have a secure kernal also. (I would say to boot, but the pun is too awful)
Most android and apple phones are built in China. These days they still repress artistic, musical and religious expression. And it looks like the DTEK is that way too.
I will keep my Mexican Q10, until I can get an apple made in S Korea.
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Blackberry should build a Passport and Classic replacement. No offense but there's hundreds of pure touch screen phones out there especially in the android ecosystem. Willing to bet there's alot more pent up demand for a physical keyboard android phone than they expect.
They are building a PKB model code named Rome, now Mercury, expected Q1 2017.
Meaning that it will land about summer 2018.
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That's a horrible logo
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Yes. Yes it is :(
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Will it work on the Verizons?
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If it has a glassweave back, I will buy it asap
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Where is the leak though? I don't see any new images of the phone, only a twitter message saying "blackberry"
Blackberry Passport soon to be upgraded to Argon.
Click on the image in EVS twitter page then zoom in on the phone next to the logo.
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Its too small to notice the difference between dtek50
Blackberry Passport soon to be upgraded to Argon.
It sad that BB10 has become an after thought at best.
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Nice...my contract with rogers ends in October. I was contemplating buying a Priv, but now I may just hold out for the Dtek60. I like the beefed up specs!
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You could've just posted the picture here.
-.-
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I did. Not my fault Twitter embeds only work on BB10 when they want to. Maybe 10.3.3 will fix that. :P
How are you sure that's not just the dtek50? Most articles about new phones picture the previous model.
I know they'll have a similar form factor but I was hoping for a little more premium metal look like the dhabrick render. Hopefully they bring back the Blackberry logo on the front too.
Because as I've said multiple times now, it's just a bigger, better specced DTEK50 essentially.
This reminds me of when the Z10 was leaked,first leak about specs,second with pics,expect Chen to announce preorders to start Friday this week, lol
Sent from my 5 star BlackBerry Passport
Hopefully it will at least have the same backing as the Passport SE so no one accidentally buys the DTEK50 instead
So again no Blackberry logo on the front.They better put the logo on Mercury!
That would be a more home-made one. And no need to hide the name, the keyboard will give it away anyway... :-D
• "Chenterprise. We are the future. Resistance is futile. Prepare to BBe... " •
I really hope that mercury will be a Blackberry phone ,if you know what i mean.
Agreed. And it will be a PRIVilege to pay a few hundred bucks more if they do a good job with it.
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I am guessing we won't see the Rome. When this one has lackluster sales. Then they might realize. They should have stuck with bb10. And actually releasing new bb10 phones cause they sold more of those than android.
#luvmybb10os
Bb10 failed miserably, much more interest in the android devices especially with business and government
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Firephone failed miserably. BB10 just failed.
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Let's be honest BB10's days as an OS are numbered. It's also likely that the BlackBerry Leap was the last BB10 device.
As much as I'd like things to be different...it ain't happening. The only thing I'd like BlackBerry to do is just end this cat and mouse game already and not prolongue this any further.
Whatever future BlackBerry has left in the hardware business they've hedged their bets with Google's Android. With the Priv, DTEK50 and DTEK60, they will have a new portfolio of devices to replace the Passport, Classic and Leap.
If I'm not mistaken there is another PKB device coming out after the DTEK60...that is just a bit of extra push...who knows if it will all any difference...
I think that if this new Android iteration of BlackBerry doesn't work...then they'll be gone for good from the hardware business.
They've already pretty much removed themselves from the handset business by contracting out the actual manufacturing of the devices to Alcatel. Should the devices fail to sell adequately, it will be much easier for them to pull the plug.
Too bad...
Respect My Autoritah!
What bothers me is that if they dump OS10 as is strongly speculated by most, a la playbook, who's to say the same thing doesn't happen in relatively short order to all these new BlackBerry androids? BlackBerry's past and present actions will strongly reflect on the future in the consumers eyes
Well that is what is a concern for me also, and a significant reason of holding back on purchasing any new BlackBerry devices. If there was a bit more certainty it would help making a decision to upgrade to a DTEK50, or if not too expensive a DTEK60, somewhat easier.
I'm still not a fan of Android or Google for that matter...but...it's not like there is a lot of choice outhere..
At least if you could count on Google continuing to provide support for the devices should BlackBerry fold...that would provide at least an additional incentive...
Right now I think that unfortunately the "wait and see" approach is the best I can do...but that's not what BlackBerry wants to hear from consumers...
Respect My Autoritah!
Same stance I'm taking for now. If they want more money from me they're going to have to earn it (pun intended)
Oh, FFS. It looks awful again.
Vote for your most important features in the Rome: http://www.poll-maker.com/poll799422x8fEe47C8-32
While not crucial to the overall significance and performance of the device...it would sure be nice if they put the BlackBerry name and logo on the front again...like on the Priv and Leap...
Respect My Autoritah!
How I wish it's Z30 successor
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It is! It's faster, newer, and runs more apps!
Blackberry Poptart SE - Cricket Wireless
... and mind you, "the Google"... ;-P
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But so mundane looking that it's worth crying over. BlackBerry has given up on it's award winning phone designs in order to simply attempt to sell tons of phones.
Posted via CB10 with my awesome Z30 STA100-5/10.3.2.2876 on T-Mobile USA who keeps disrupting & improving the wireless industry.
Which would you have "award winning" (whatever that is) or sell tons of phones?
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Cash Generating Unit... CGU! ;-D
• "Chenterprise. We are the future. Resistance is futile. Prepare to BBe... " •
I thought dtek60 would be curved edges with silver bezel at the bottom like the one that was leaked months ago
Blackberry Passport soon to be upgraded to Argon.
There was nothing leaked months ago, you just got sucked into fan renders again.
Lolster... :-D
• "Chenterprise. We are the future. Resistance is futile. Prepare to BBe... " •
Blackberry security updates are being held hostage by security geeks world wide. Carriers got cut off along time ago. Updates are now at the Mercy of world security. Don't even wonder about any updates. Not worth your time esp if Chen doesn't go into detail. He won't **** off his customer. USA NSA.
Sent from a Silver Passport.
What?
En Taro Adun man. En Taro Adun.
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Can someone give Blackberry a course in design? A logo with 3 different font widths. Any who, I'm surprised there is a "leak" a day before earnings? Are they trying to get people excited about another device no one wants when they announce their earnings with even less device sales? Weird marketing. "Hey everyone, here's a new device. It's much like our other devices that no one wants. Just take a look at our dismal device sales last quarter..."
Or, "the Acatel version is doing pretty good ,we feel our copycat with several security features, which BlackBerry is famous for, will be of interest to many people around the world, as we roll them out in different countries within the next year or so":-)
Sent from my 5 star BlackBerry Passport
Dam! Lol
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From a design perspective, that green "T" appears to have a different weight than the black "EK," although the really are of the same weight. It looks just awful.
But Chen fired the design staff. Remember the Priv's somewhat erotic marketing campaign?
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For those of us who don't use Twitter (sic) could someone post a picture?
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You don't need to 'use Twitter' to view the image, just visit the page - https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/780698293877833728 though the image is embedded unless you're on BB10 where the embeds work when they want to, not when you need them to lol
Thanks but clicking the 'pic.twitter' link won't open on my Priv.
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Any leaks about when we will see the BB10 Os 10.3.3. Released?
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Great question.
OK I'm leaking it now. Can you see it now? Can you see now?
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So, no 10.3.3?
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Enough already. How does this leak of the Dtek60 have anything to do with a BB10 OS update? Give it up already!
Because thry urgently and desperately need that NIAP certification. ;)
*C5303
Yeah, still waiting for that one... :-D
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I'm not buying jack until someone confirms WFC on the T-Mobile Network. My paperweight DTEK50 is proof positive I won't be fooled twice.
I had Tmobile send me a cellspot and that helped me out with lack of WFC
Thank you trigger. I'll give them a call and ask for a cellspot.
I would replace this trusty Z30 with the DTEK 60 phone BUT....more important to me than WFC is Band 12 and VoLTE on T-Mobile in the USA. Since they haven't white listed the DTEK 50 for band 12 on T-Mobile I doubt they will the DTEK 60 either.
Why would I buy a new phone and end up with Edge data speeds in many areas where LTE is available via Band 12.
I hope that BlackBerry and T-Mobile can work this out. My carrier claims they are BYOD friendly but will that ever be true for me and my BlackBerry?
Posted with my Z30 on CrackBerry 10
Not sure how it works on TMobile but I know on AT&T when I upgraded my daughter from a z10 to the priv I had to have them put in the Z10 IMEI associated with the new sim card and then voila we had LTE. (This was a priv bought directly from blackberry not from AT&T). With out passports that were upgraded to the priv the sim card was the same size and I had those on LTE so the priv's just worked. My point being maybe have them use an IMEI that does have LTE associated with it and then it just works. We shouldn't have to play these games but I would rather play the game for 10 mins then argue with customer service for hours.
Keep 'em coming! :)
*ME173X
So the DTEK50 is the fleet phone, and the DTEK60 is for execs?
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More like..
DTEK50 for fleet. DTEK60 for execs and whatever consumers may be interested.
IMO.
I think the dtek60 is also too cheap for execs. These are both fleet devices if they are less than USD 500. Think that very many offer the choice of iphone at a much higher price.
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It should be priced for $399 like OnePlus 3 or Axon 7. Otherwise, it is another fail.
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Exactly. Maybe $50 more max for BlackBerry's software and security touches.
Posted via the CrackBerry App on the BlackBerry Priv.
Nope, Priv is for execs. Heh heh...
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Priv was an overpriced phone with old specs
9900»8910»z10»Q20»Z30»Passport»Priv»Dtek50™
Overpriced? Perhaps...but Priv has the same screen resolution and a bigger battery than the DTEK60. And it outdoes the DTEK50 in both respects.
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I'm considering the DTEK 60 or the OnePlus3, dual sim is a very attractive feature on the OnePlus3
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The Passport is for the Exe and for everybody else.
Who ever told BlackBerry that they want they phones with Android os.
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The phone buying public asked. They have proven that they either want iOS or Android. You are welcome!!!
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Still no BlackBerry logo, as I supposed: that's the new way to regain popularity and prestige, erasing the brand (?).
I agree, its such a simple item to incorporate and to set yourself apart but I guess its just better to blend in with the rest of the competition and hope someone buys the phone by mistake?
Considering the stigma associated with the BlackBerry brand, that's probably a good thing.
Posted via the CrackBerry App on the BlackBerry Priv.
The lack of front logo is probably due more to the rebranding process, as this isn't a BlackBerry-designed handset. Though I wouldn't mind never seeing the text logo on the front face ever again, it's tacky, and Apple and Google don't do it.
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There's a good chance Mercury-Rome will have it since they will have to produce a custom front cover to accommodate the keyboard and smaller screen.
Like me. I'm interested!
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So, is this a sign that BlackBerry is staying in the Device biz for the long haul - or are they going to be abandoning them once released? Once beaten, twice shy.
Surprised to see they are going with same setup as all the earlier flagship devices. The mi5s just revealed the 821 any upgrade would be welcome. The new devices from Samsung and HTC will have the new top tier internals maybe before Xmas
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