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| Manufacturer | BlackBerry Limited |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Slogan | "Power to Succeed" |
| Related | BlackBerry Z3BlackBerry Z10BlackBerry Z30 |
| Compatible networks | LTE GSM |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 144 mm (5.7 in) H 72.8 mm (2.87 in) W 9.5 mm (0.37 in) D |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Operating system | BlackBerry 10.3.1 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| CPU | Krait, 1.5 GHz dual-core |
| GPU | Adreno 225 |
| Memory | 2 GBRAM |
| Storage | 16 GB internal storage |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 128 GB[1] |
| Battery | 2800 mAH non removable battery |
| Rear camera | 8megapixels,1080p video capture, autofocus,Digital Image Stabilization |
| Front camera | 2 megapixels,720p video capture |
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| Connectivity | List
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| Data inputs | Multi-touchtouchscreen |
| Other | Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| Website | Official website |
TheBlackBerry Leap is a discontinuedsmartphone developed byBlackBerry Limited. Announced on March 3, 2015, at theMobile World Congress[2] with initial availability in April 2015, the Leap was a follow-on to the affordableZ3 model with a number of upgraded features. Upgrades includedLTE support, higher-resolution display and cameras, higher-performanceCPU andGPU, double the internal storage capacity, and the latest version of theBlackBerry 10 operating system. Size and weight increased very slightly from the Z3 model.[3]
The BlackBerry Leap has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, 2 GB ofRAM and 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 256 GB. The phone has a 2800 mAh Li-ion battery, 8 MP rear camera with LED flash and 2 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in black or white colors. It features connectivity toWiFi,Bluetooth andGPS. It measures 144 mm x 72.8 mm x 9.5 mm and weighs 170 grams.[4][5]
The BlackBerry Leap runs on BlackBerry 10 operating system, version 10.3.1.[6] This OS features the BlackBerry Hub, a unified inbox for all communications including emails, text messages, and social media notifications.[7] The device also includes BlackBerry Balance, which separates work and personal data, allowing users to switch between profiles.[8]
Key software features of the Leap include:
The device also comes preloaded with productivity apps such as Documents To Go for viewing and editing Microsoft Office files.[14]
According to BlackBerry product designers, key design criteria for the Leap include solid single-body construction, edge-to-edge glass, straightforward SIM/SD card exchange and ease of repairability. Special attention is paid to aesthetic details such as the texture and grip of the covering, laser-cut speaker ports, and the overall look of the white-colored model.[15]
BlackBerry announced[16] the global rollout of the Leap on April 15, 2015, with immediate availability via various resellers in theUK market. By April 22, 2015, customers in theFrench,German andUS markets were able to order the Leap via eitherAmazon.com, BlackBerry Ltd.'s "Shop BlackBerry" website, or certain local resellers. Releases for other markets includingCanada,India,United Arab Emirates andSaudi Arabia have since been made as well.
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Various journalists and industry pundits handled the device and gave preliminary assessments at its initial showing at the 2015Mobile World Congress.[17][18][19][20][21][22][23] It received reviews praising the sleek design as well as the display, although it was criticized for "not standing out."[24]
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