Optiemus Infracom strengthens its BlackBerry smartphone portfolio; launches BlackBerry KEY2 LE

Optiemus Infracom Limited (BSE: 530135), a leading Indian Telecom Enterprise and BlackBerry brand licensee, today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® KEY2 LE in India. The device will be exclusively available on Amazon.in, starting 12^th October 2018.

The device is designed for physical keyboard enthusiasts and offers the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard experience at an accessible price. Built for productivity, the new BlackBerry KEY2 LE is amongst the most secure smartphones in the world and runs the latest Android^TM 8.1 Oreo OS.

Powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, the smartphone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. BlackBerry KEY2 LE is equipped with a powerful 3000mAh battery that gives over 22 hours of mixed usage.

Equipped with a 13+5MP Dual Rear Camera set-up and an 8MP front camera, BlackBerry KEY2 LE offers a wide array of in-built features likes panoramic selfie mode, selfie enhancements, Google Lens camera integration, and real-time Bokeh mode.

The smartphone also comes preloaded with the BlackBerry security and productivity apps and features that help deliver the most secure Android experience, including the DTEK™ by BlackBerry, BlackBerry® Password Keeper, Privacy Shade, BlackBerry® Hub and many more

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Hardip Singh, Executive Director, Optiemus Infracom Ltd. said, “Security and privacy are becoming priorities in our data-dependent world and at Optiemus, we are committed to offering our customers a trustworthy mobile experience. We are delighted to launch the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, further strengthening our portfolio of the most secure smartphones in the country.”

With productivity at its core, the new BlackBerry KEY2 LE offers dual account management, allowing cloning of applications such as Facebook Messenger™ and Instagram™ by a simple drag and drop process. It also allows easy switch between personal and professional accounts and supports dual sim functionality. 52 programmable shortcuts on the physical keyboard makes work smooth and effortless.