BlackBerry Unveils the Blackberry Z3 and Q20 Smartphones

Blackberry has announced its newest touchscreen smartphone – Blackberry Z3. The Z3 will offer a big 5-inch high resolution display with no physical keyboard. The phone has an all-touch interface and will run the company’s latest version of its operating system, BB 10.2.1. The Z3’s 5 inch HD resolution is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.5GB of RAM. Its internal storage is 8GB, but it is yet unknown if the phone comes with a microSD card slot. A 5 megapixel camera is at the back of the phone, while a 1.1 megapixel camera is in its front. The phone also features an FM radio. In addition, the phone company has promised to enable the Z3 with a high-capacity battery. Although other detail about the Z3 is unclear, the company said consumers will learn more about the phone during its official launch in April. The BlackBerry Q20 now features a physical QWERTY keyboard and a trackpad. John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry, noted regarding the Q20: “In my first 90 days on the job, I consistently heard from our ardent BlackBerry customers that the hard buttons and trackpad are an essential part of the BlackBerry QWERTY experience, that made their BlackBerry smartphone their go-to productivity tool. I want these customers to know that we heard them, and this new smartphone will be for them. Today, we’re delighted to announce the new BlackBerry Q20 smartphone, which is designed to give you the distinct experience that every BlackBerry QWERTY loyalist and high-productivity business customer absolutely loves. With the BlackBerry Q20 smartphone, you’ll get the familiar hard buttons and trackpad that you want, along with the best email service, the best keyboard experience and the best battery life possible.” The company also said that the Q20 will be made from premium materials to ensure its durability.