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BlackBerry OS

The BlackBerry OS was developed by Research In Motion (RIM), the former name of BlackBerry Limited. The origins of this operating system trace back to the late 1990s when RIM focused on developing mobile solutions for wireless communication. Initially named BlackBerry Handheld Software, BlackBerry OS was first released in 1999 on early BlackBerry devices. This proprietary operating system formed the foundation for subsequent versions of BlackBerry OS, which were further developed and enhanced over the years.

Designed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry OS emphasized secure email communication and the integration of business and enterprise applications. The operating system was optimized for their own smartphones powered by ARM-based processors.

Over the years, BlackBerry OS underwent advancements to support new features, an improved user interface, and a broader range of applications. BlackBerry OS lost market shares over the time, particularly with the emergence of Android and iOS, leading to the discontinuation of support and development for its proprietary operating system in 2011. After BlackBerry OS 7, BlackBerry didn't continue its mobile OS series and transitioned to BlackBerry 10, featuring QNX as a real-time microkernel for the next generation.

Initially, BlackBerry 10 did not natively support the installation of Android apps. Instead, it introduced a specific environment called "BlackBerry Runtime for Android" to run Android apps within a virtual machine. However, compatibility and performance were not always optimal, as not all Android apps ran flawlessly within this environment. After BlackBerry 10.3.4, BlackBerry shifted its focus towards the Android-based operating system, BlackBerry Android, ceasing the further development of BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry Android is based on the Android operating system, adapted by BlackBerry for their devices and specific applications. It combines specific security features and BlackBerry services, ensuring a secure and productive mobile environment. The integration of the Google Play Store allowed unrestricted installation of Android apps.

After 2018, BlackBerry gradually phased out its own smartphone development and shifted focus towards software and services. Other companies manufactured smartphones under the BlackBerry brand, while BlackBerry concentrated on software. Their main focus centered around Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and software development for automobiles.

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