At its peak, the BlackBerry was a status symbol for many around the world. On January 4, its Canadian makers withdrew software support for the phone, known for the first-of-its-kind QWERTY keypad and distinctive appearance. Three Mumbaikars go back in time to tell us why they loved the BlackBerry
Earlier this week, Blackberry Ltd., formerly known as Research in Motion, based in Ontario, Canada, said it would stop support for the devices running with its software, from January 4. Image for representational purpose only. Photo: AFP
Remember being in college and sharing your BB Pin with your friends so you could chat with them on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM)? For the luxury of instant messaging and the clickity-clack QWERTY keypad, the high-end phone – aimed mainly at business executives once – became a rage among teenage users around the world by the late 2000s. Mumbai was no exception.