Originating from Canada, Blackberry helped define the skeleton of what would become the modern smartphone, but it faltered over the years, failing to keep up as newcomers evolved the craft.
This section covers both the Java-based Blackberry OS and its successor, the QNX-powered Blackberry 10, which was largely discontinued in 2016 in favor of Android. Both Blackberry OS variants were officially cast into end-of-life status and the end of "reliable service" on January 4, 2022.