The Chinese PC vendor could use BlackBerry as a way to expand its global brand in smartphones. October 17, 2013 11:59 AM PDT BlackBerry's Z10 smartphone. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Another day, another turn of the BlackBerry rumor mill. The latest comes from The Wall Street Journal, which flashed a news alert that Chinese PC maker Lenovo is considering the acquisition of embattled smartphone maker BlackBerry. Lenovo is said to have signed a non-disclosure agreement to look at BlackBerry's books. BlackBerry, which recently abandoned its attempts to cater to the consumer market for smartphones and focus solely on business, has been actively looking for a buyer. Representatives from Lenovo and BlackBerry weren't immediately available for comment. More to come.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
The Chinese PC vendor could use BlackBerry as a way to expand its global brand in smartphones.
October 17, 2013 11:59 AM PDT
BlackBerry's Z10 smartphone.
(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET)
Another day, another turn of the BlackBerry rumor mill.
The latest comes from The Wall Street Journal, which flashed a news alert that Chinese PC maker Lenovo is considering the acquisition of embattled smartphone maker BlackBerry.
Lenovo is said to have signed a non-disclosure agreement to look at BlackBerry's books.
BlackBerry, which recently abandoned its attempts to cater to the consumer market for smartphones and focus solely on business, has been actively looking for a buyer.
Representatives from Lenovo and BlackBerry weren't immediately available for comment.
More to come.
