According to a report from Reuters, BlackBerry is considering using Google’s Android software for an upcoming smartphone, acknowledging that its revamped line of smartphones have failed to catch one with consumer and business users. The move might be part of a new focus on software and device management rather than owing the OS from top to bottom for BlackBerry.

Earlier this year, the company showed off a sliding phone at the Mobile World Congress likely using Android. While the move is surprising, BlackBerry has toyed around with Android in the past as BlackBerry 10 OS uses emulated Android apps and BBM Messenger app was released on iOS and Android, as well as integrated its security technology into the Knox software used on Samsung’s Android phones.

"We don't comment on rumors and speculation, but we remain committed to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, which provides security and productivity

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