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 Analyst hails BlackBerry's new low-cost phone; CEO says firm has 'reached solid ground'

The Q5 device, a producted targeted for emerging markets, will be available this summer. It is the firm's third smartphone to run the new BlackBerry 10 system. Research firm Ovum says the phone could be a major boost for BlackBerry. And BlackBerry's CEO says the company has "reached solid ground."

Bad news for BlackBerry? Pentagon to clear Apple devices

The move would give Apple the chance to eventually compete for military market share with BlackBerry, the Pentagon's dominant smartphone supplier, and Samsung, which gained the department's certification earlier this month.

Pentagon clears Samsung's Galaxy S4, Blackberry 10 for military use

While the military has relied on BlackBerrys, which have consistently received federal certification for protecting sensitive data, it had announced its intention to open its networks to Android and Apple alternatives, setting up a smartphone battle.

Smartphones now tops in sales; Samsung surges as iPhone sales slow

As smartphone sales surpass those of regular mobile phones for the first time, Samsung continues to grow rapidly but Apple iPhone shipments are slowing, two research firms report.

Samsung Galaxy S4

BlackBerry diehards get their fix with the Q10 keyboard

Review: The keys are comfortably spaced and nicely sculpted, with a solid feel that will be familiar to the faithful. I haven't been a regular BlackBerry user for several years, but once the old muscle memory kicked in, I was able to rattle along as I did when Bill Clinton was still president.

The Q10 - complete with keyboard

 BlackBerry denies Z10 return report; T-Mobile offers $99 iPhone

Smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry says a report about high return rate on new Z-10 phones is "absolutely false." In other mobile phone news, T-Mobile offers iPhone for $99.

 Analyst: Reports of BlackBerry's demise 'greatly exaggerated'

One analyst lifts BlackBerry stock to 'speculative buy,' and another sees positive signs, new products. The reports help spark BlackBerry rally.

 Cuts help BlackBerry post surprise profit; 1M new phones sold

The Canadian smartphone maker, which maintains an operation in the Triangle, reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter, helped by a cost-cutting program, even as its sales missed analyst projections.

 Goldman Sachs cuts BlackBerry stock; shares falter again

Shares in BlackBerry fell sharply for a second straight day Monday after an analyst cuts the stock.

 Zzzzzz? New BlackBerry Z10 not off to sizzling start

Shares in BlackBerry tumble nearly 8 percent after the launch of the company's news smartphone doesn't generate much buzz.

 BlackBerry gets biggest ever smartphone order; pre-order from Verizon starts today

BlackBerry, the beleaguered Canadian smartphone maker whose once solid market share has eroded to touchscreen offerings from competitors, announced that it has received its biggest customer order ever.

 Lenovo denies any 'specific evaluation or activity' about BlackBerry

For the second time in recent weeks, Lenovo has issued a formal denial of having an interest in buying smartphone maker BlackBerry after comments from two top executives seemed to indicate otherwise.

 Lenovo CEO: Buying BlackBerry 'could possibly make sense'

For the second time since January, a top Lenovo executive hints that the world's No. 2 PC manufacturer and a growing player in smartphone industry might be interested in acquiring BlackBerry. Monday's talk sent BlackBerry shares up 11 percent.

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 AT&T to begin accepting orders for new BlackBerry on Tuesday

The Z10 will sell for $199.99 with a two-year agreement, AT&T said today in a statement. It is the first phone to run BlackBerry's new BB10 operating system, the linchpin of the Canadian smartphone company's comeback bid.

The Z10

 Sources: AT&T to be first to sell new BlackBerry in US on March 22

Will the recently renamed BlackBerry - formerly known as Research In Motion - get a new lease on life with its Z10 smartphone? Buyers in the U.S. reportedly will get a chance to reignite "Crackberry" fever on March 22, sources tell Bloomberg.

The Z10

 Sprint won't sell new Blackberry - yet; Yahoo drops BlackBerry app

Sprint has decided to wait until the new BlackBerry Q10 with a physical keyboard is available to sell new BlackBerry models. Meanwhile, Yahoo says it is dropping its BlackBerry app.

 Verizon Wireless to offer new BlackBerry before end of March

BlackBerry's new touch-screen Z10 will be available from Verizon Wireless before the end of March. However, the Q10 with a keyboard won't go on sale until "summer," a Verizon executive says.

 BlackBerry co-founder sells all shares in company

BlackBerry shares fell Thursday after a regulatory filing discloses that co-founder and former co-CEO Jim Balsillie had cut his holdings. However, later in the day shares rallied.

 T-Mobile aims to be first to launch new BlackBerry in US

Good news for BlackBerry came in two doses Thursday: T-Mobile says testing of the new BlackBerry Z10 is going well and it aims to be the first provider in the U.S. to sell the phone. Plus, an upgrade from Wells Fargo bolstered its stock.

The Z10 up close

 New BlackBerry sales off to fast start; shares jump 15%

Meanwhile, the chief executive of Research In Motion said he's disappointed the new phone won't be released in the United States until mid-March. He says the company will be "aggressive in the U.S. market."

The Z10