BlackBerry today unveiled its newest smartphone, the BlackBerry KEY2 LE and it comes with Speed Key for a more customized universal shortcut experience, and in addition to its Android operating system, includes support for popular features like the Google Assistant, Google Lens and Google Pay.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE features a lightweight polycarbonate frame and a newly designed soft textured back that provides better in-hand grip to prevent drops. It also includes a Full-HD, 2.5D display and will be available in three exciting accent color options: Slate, Champagne and Atomic. It has both thinner and lighter, and boasts a redesigned keyboard with keys that are nearly 10 percent larger than those featured on the BlackBerry KEYone. Designed for accuracy and precision, the physical keyboard includes the Speed Key that enables shortcut access to a number of functions on your device at any time, without having to return to the home screen or search in an app folder to access the apps, contacts and functions you use and communicate with most. The Speed Key is complimented by 52 customizable shortcuts, so you can program each key to instantly bring up the contacts and apps you use most.
A dual rear camera (13MP+5MP) with great new capture experiences that include Portrait mode is also featured on the BlackBerry KEY2 LE. This is complemented by an 8MP front camera that comes with LCD flash and new capture modes like Wide Selfie (selfie panorama) and Face Beauty, which offers new selfie capture enhancements. You can also learn more about the world around you with Google Lens camera integration, which can help you quickly access more information on landmarks, buildings, books and more simply by pointing your camera at the object.
New privacy feature, Locker provides a personal space on the device where you can store apps you want to keep private along with sensitive documents and photos. In addition, Firefox Focus, the privacy browser by Mozilla, is also included so you can avoid trackers and automatically delete your browsing session when the app is closed. The DTEK by BlackBerry app brings new scanning features for proactive security checks to easily identify and mitigate potential security risks. And a commitment to monthly Android security updates means you’ll always be protected from the latest threats. 
With the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, you have all the features you need to manage your work, travel, and personal life on the go. This includes support for dual personal accounts and business ready software that makes it easier to manage all aspects of your life.
The BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be available in selected markets including UAE at beginning next month with the suggested retail price starting at $399 USD for the 32GB storage variant and $449 USD for the 64GB storage variant.
