Canadian reaction to the BlackBerry 10

TORONTO – Canada’s smartphone pioneer will offer a new BlackBerry in Canadian stores next Tuesday, the start of a new chapter for a rebranded company that’s seen its once dominant position trounced by the competition.

The BlackBerry Z10, a touchscreen model, will be the first to hit the shelves while the BlackBerry Q10, which will have a physical keyboard, will follow in April – a move that was signalled last year by the company.

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Research In Motion made the announcement Wednesday at an unveiling in New York City, where it also let it be known the company will now go by the name BlackBerry.

Take a look at reactions from Global News’ tech reporter Nicole Bogart and blog contributor Steve Makris, as well as first impressions from other Canadian tech experts below.

With files from The Canadian Press