That reveal four anonymous sources across from Reuters .
Currently, BlackBerry still make handsets with their own system BlackBerry 10. This software was introduced in early 2013, but has not ensured greater market share. Blackberry currently has about 1 percent of the smartphone market.
To change that the company would now want to switch to Android, the operating system from Google that has been used by, among others Samsung, Sony, LG and Huawei. It is not clear if Blackberry 10 thereby completely said goodbye.
“We do not comment on rumors and speculation,” said Blackberry in a reaction against pirates Reuters . “But we remain committed to BlackBerry 10, which provides unparalleled safety and productivity.”
Security Software
The move to Android according to the sources is a way for Blackberry to show that its security software which is popular in the business world is also suitable for other devices. With more market share in the smartphone market would be that software additionally anyway are already popular.
The company has already announced that physical devices are less important for Blackberry and that the company focuses more on software and services.
Slider
In the fall should appear first Android handset from Blackberry. That would be a so-called slider with a sliding keyboard and a touchscreen. The physical keyboards Blackberry can distinguish themselves from the Android Market.
Two of the four sources tell that if Blackberry Android will use the software will be adapted to take various positions on Blackberry 10.
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