BlackBerry has announced that starting January 4, classic devices running BlackBerry OS 7.1 or earlier, as well as OS 10, will lose essential services. And by essential, we mean absolutely critical features like phone calls, text messages, data, and even 911 emergency access.
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You can also expect to experience issues with Wi-Fi and apps like BlackBerry World and Desktop Manager, Liliputing reports. January 4 will also mark the end for the PlayBook, the company's tablet.
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Of course, none of this comes as a surprise. BlackBerry shut down its app store and popular Messenger service (BBM) in 2019. There really was no coming back from that. If you recall, the company was very slow to respond to the threat of the iPhone and failed to find much success adopting Android.
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At least it still has QNX, BlackBerry's modern operating system that powers infotainment systems from Toyota, Audi, Honda, and many other popular automakers.
Information source: engadget.com
