BlackBerry Krypton leaks, will be called Motion and support water resistance

BlackBerry Motion was initially codenamed Krypton. The smartphone is expected to feature a touchscreen and water resistance and might launch later this month.

 

BlackBerry's next smartphone, codenamed Krypton is now expected to launch as BlackBerry Motion instead. Evan Blass has posted official renders of the smartphone confirming that it will ditch Krypton in favour of the 'Motion' branding. The company might be trying to expand its brand outreach by using a different naming scheme for its Android devices.

The smartphone will be made by TCL, BlackBerry's hardware partner, and is expected to feature virtual keys. The smartphone is also expected to feature a home button with an embedded BlackBerry logo further highlighting the branding. The device renders highlight the 3.5mm audio jack. It might also feature a USB Type-C port.