New York June 8 (IANS) China-based TCL Corporation that manufactures and markets BlackBerry-branded smartphones has launched the BlackBerry KEY2 at an event here.
"BlackBerry KEY2 is both slimmer and lighter than the BlackBerry KEYOne has a larger 4.5-inch display that s nearly edge-to-edge and has a larger physical keyboard " the Business Insider reported on Thursday.
The new smartphone is an upgrade to BlackBerry KEYOne which was launched last year.
"TCL s goal had been to capture all the traits that have made BlackBerry smartphones iconic while introducing new innovations and experiences which mostly come through software " The Verge quoted Alain Lejeune Senior Vice President BlackBerry as saying.
"One look at its physical keyboard and you know it s a BlackBerry. That s what the brand is counting on to push sales " Lejeune added.
The dual cameras with an aperture of F/1.8 and one with a F/2.6 provide "Portrait Mode" and faster auto-focus.
The front 8MP camera has slow-motion and panorama modes as well as the ability to record 1080p video at 30 fps.
KEY2 has the same 3 500mAh battery as that of the KEYOne.

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