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BlackBerry Stop Making Smartphones? The Truth

Card No. 06·41343 · Updated · Standard formula, shown below

Average pace 5.00 min/km
Average speed
12.00 km/h
Result
Finish time
50 min
You entered
Distance
10 km
You entered
You enter
Finish time, Distance
You get
Average pace, Average speed
Rounding
2 dp

Yes, BlackBerry stopped making its own smartphones in 2016, and it fully exited the hardware business by 2020. The company that once dominated the corporate smartphone market now licenses its name and software to other manufacturers, while its core business focuses on cybersecurity and software for enterprises and governments.

Formula

The calculator works out your average pace and speed for a run or ride. You enter the total time and distance, and it returns:

  • Pace = Time ÷ Distance (minutes per kilometer)
  • Speed = Distance ÷ (Time ÷ 60) (kilometers per hour)

Variables: t = total time in minutes, d = distance in kilometers. Pace is the number of minutes it takes to cover one kilometer; speed is the number of kilometers you cover in one hour.

Worked Example

Using the defaults from the calculator: you run 10 km in 50 minutes.

  1. Pace = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.00 min/km
  2. Speed = 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h

The calculator shows 5.00 min/km and 12.00 km/h. That matches the formula exactly.

How to Read the Result

A lower pace (e.g., 4:30 min/km) means you are faster than a higher pace (6:00 min/km). Speed is the opposite: higher is faster. Runners usually track pace, while cyclists and drivers use speed. The calculator works for any distance unit if you convert first: 1 mile = 1.60934 km, so 5 miles becomes 8.05 km.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing units: If you enter distance in miles but time in minutes, the pace will be min/mile, not min/km. Convert everything to kilometers first.
  • Forgetting to convert seconds: If your time is 1:23:45, convert to minutes: (1×60) + 23 + (45÷60) = 83.75 minutes.
  • Rounding too early: Round only the final result, not intermediate steps, to avoid a few seconds of error.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it to plan training paces, check if you hit a target speed, or compare workouts. It is also useful for estimating finish times: if you know your pace, multiply by distance to get total time. The formula assumes a constant pace, which is fine for most recreational runs but less accurate for hilly or interval workouts.

Limits of the Formula

This is a simple average. It does not account for elevation gain, wind, or stops. For a race with hills, your actual pace will vary. Also, the calculator requires a positive distance and time; if you enter zero distance, the result is undefined (shown as “Cannot compute”).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did BlackBerry stop making phones?

BlackBerry lost the smartphone race to Apple and Android devices. Its physical keyboard and secure email were no longer enough when touchscreens and app ecosystems became the norm. After years of declining market share, the company outsourced hardware production to partners and finally stopped making its own devices in 2016.

Does BlackBerry still make any phones?

No. The last phone to carry the BlackBerry name was the BlackBerry KEY2, released in 2018 by TCL under license. TCL stopped producing BlackBerry phones in 2020, and no new BlackBerry-branded phones have been announced since. The company now focuses on software and cybersecurity.

Can I still use a BlackBerry phone today?

Yes, but with limitations. Older BlackBerry devices running BlackBerry 10 or older versions of Android may not support modern apps or network bands. The classic BlackBerry 10 operating system no longer receives updates, and many apps no longer work. If you want a physical keyboard, you would need to buy a used device or use a third-party keyboard case for an Android phone.

What happened to BlackBerry’s secure email service?

BlackBerry’s enterprise software, including the secure messaging and device management tools, is still sold under the name BlackBerry UEM (Unified Endpoint Management). It now manages iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices, not just BlackBerry phones. The company’s cybersecurity division also offers software for connected cars and critical infrastructure.

Is BlackBerry still a company?

Yes. BlackBerry Limited is a publicly traded software company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It specializes in cybersecurity, endpoint management, and embedded software for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company no longer manufactures any hardware.

Are old BlackBerry phones worth anything?

Some collectible models, like the BlackBerry Bold 9000 or the Passport, can sell for more than their original price if they are in mint condition and boxed. Most used BlackBerry phones, however, are worth very little because they are outdated and difficult to use as daily drivers. Check current online auction prices for a realistic value.

Related

Formula used
in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0 | 100000
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2

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