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The Avenue for BlackBerry Lovers
BlackberryAve was a social network built by and for the passionate community around the world's most iconic mobile device. The device is gone — but the spirit lives on.
A Community Built on QWERTY
BlackberryAve was born from one belief: community was at the heart of the BlackBerry device experience. We set out to build a small network of like-minded people, but what we created quickly brought together users from across the globe around one shared obsession — the BlackBerry in their hand.
At a time when most platforms were still desktop-first, we were built for mobile and gave every user 1GB of storage — almost unheard of back then. Before long, the community grew to more than 3,000 users, around 100 daily posts, and mentions from top BlackBerry blogs, including the legendary CrackBerry.
Like many independent communities of that era, the rise of Facebook changed the landscape. Our hobby project was no longer sustainable while we were running everything for free. The original network came to an end, but the passion behind BlackberryAve never did.
Contact UsA History Worth Remembering
From a humble pager to a global phenomenon — the BlackBerry story is one of innovation, devotion, and an enduring legacy.
The First BlackBerry
Research In Motion releases the BlackBerry 850, a two-way pager that introduced the world to mobile email. The iconic QWERTY keyboard that would define a generation was born.
BlackBerry 5810 — First Phone
RIM launches its first device with phone capabilities, merging the beloved email functionality with voice calling. Business users worldwide took notice.
BlackBerry 7230 — Color Screen
Color displays arrive on BlackBerry. The device becomes a cultural phenomenon among executives and professionals, earning the nickname “CrackBerry” for its addictive messaging experience.
BlackBerry Pearl — Consumer Era
The Pearl 8100 introduced a sleeker, consumer-friendly design with a camera and media player, expanding BlackBerry's appeal far beyond the boardroom.
BlackBerry Bold & Storm
The Bold 9000 perfected the keyboard formula while the Storm ventured into touchscreen territory. BlackBerry controlled nearly 20% of the global smartphone market.
Peak BlackBerry
Over 50 million subscribers worldwide. World leaders, celebrities, and everyday professionals all relied on the iconic device. BlackBerry was synonymous with mobile productivity.
BlackBerry 10 — The Last Stand
BB10 launched with an innovative gesture-based UI and the Z10/Q10 hardware. A bold attempt to compete in the post-iPhone era, admired by loyalists but too late to reverse the tide.
The PRIV & Final Hardware
The PRIV brought Android to a physical keyboard slider phone — a last hurrah for BlackBerry hardware. The company pivoted to software and security services.
Classic OS End of Life
BlackBerry legacy services were officially discontinued. Millions of devoted fans mourned the end of an era — but the community's passion never died.
The Revival
A growing movement — led by CrackBerry Kevin and backed by 500,000+ supporters — is pushing to bring back a modern BlackBerry with the iconic physical keyboard.
The World Wants BlackBerry Back
Half a million people have already signed the petition. Led by CrackBerry Kevin — the person who first popularised the term and built the world's #1 BlackBerry community — the Bring Back BlackBerry campaign has a real plan, real momentum, and real media coverage.
New York Times, Fast Company, CNN — the world is watching. Gen Z is rediscovering the joy of physical keyboards and the focused, distraction-free productivity that made BlackBerry legendary. The revolution starts with your signature.
A New Kind of Communicator
The Clicks Communicator is what happens when keyboard lovers stop waiting and start building. Designed for doing, not doomscrolling — it's a purpose-built smartphone with a tactile QWERTY keyboard, a 4.03" AMOLED display, and four-plus years of software updates.
From a Message Hub that consolidates all your apps in one place, to a customisable Signal LED, Qi2 wireless charging, and a fingerprint sensor built into the spacebar — every detail is built around communication. The physical keyboard BlackBerry fans never stopped asking for.
Why BlackBerry Still Matters
Years after the last device shipped, the legacy endures. Here's what made — and still makes — BlackBerry special.
The Physical Keyboard
No touchscreen can replicate the tactile satisfaction of a BlackBerry keyboard. Muscle memory, speed, and accuracy — the physical QWERTY remains unmatched for serious typists.
Security First
BlackBerry pioneered enterprise-grade mobile security. Governments and corporations worldwide trusted the platform with their most sensitive communications.
Push Email Pioneer
Before push notifications were standard, BlackBerry invented always-on email. The red blinking LED became a Pavlovian trigger for millions of users.
Battery Life
While competitors were charging daily, BlackBerry devices routinely lasted two to three days. Practical durability was always a hallmark.
BBM — Before Messaging Was Cool
BlackBerry Messenger introduced read receipts, delivery confirmations, and group chats to the world — years before WhatsApp or iMessage existed.
Focused Productivity
No endless scroll, no algorithmically addictive feeds. BlackBerry was built for doing things, not consuming them — a philosophy that resonates more than ever.