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BlackBerry Shares Double as Software Focus Boosts Investors

8/28/2026

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BlackBerry's share price has doubled this year as investors reward its software focus.
CEO John Giamatteo said the company now targets critical software for cars and secure communications.
Giamatteo discussed BlackBerry's positioning for a future in artificial intelligence on “The Tech Download.”
He noted that security, trust and innovation remain core values despite no longer making handheld devices.

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BlackBerry's share price has doubled this year as investors reward its software focus.
CEO John Giamatteo said the company now targets critical software for cars and secure communications.
Giamatteo discussed BlackBerry's positioning for a future in artificial intelligence on “The Tech Download.”
He noted that security, trust and innovation remain core values despite no longer making handheld devices.