BlackBerry stated several times that they are considering whether or not they will close its phone business and that the final decision will be made in the coming months. According to an investment website, the company has finally made the decision about its future.

Although it is working on a successor to the DTEK50, BlackBerry is now rumoured that it plans to close its hardware division. If that really happens, BlackBerry would switch its focus strictly on software. The announcement should be made soon. Another report says that the announcement could be made somewhere around September 27, which is when the BlackBerry's 40% sale ends.