Alleged images of new BB Merah Putih BlackBerry-branded device emerge

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While much of the focus has been on the BlackBerry KEYone built by BlackBerry Mobile, alleged new images of the device better known as BBC100-1 built by PT BB Merah Putih for the Indonesian market have now emerged. These images detail a lower-end product that's built keenly for the market. Previous rumors have this device running a Snapdragon 425 clocked at 1.4 GHz and sporting a large, 5.5-inch screen at 720p HD, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

As a special bonus, this device is said to have Dual-SIM support - perfect for the Indonesian market and packs a 3,000 mAh battery. Dual-SIM support would certainly be a first for a new age BlackBerry-branded smartphone, but many questions remain about how PT BB Merah Putih will develop and handle the brand in their own market of Indonesia.

Let's hold our judgment until we have more details, as we don't even know whether the device will have availability outside of Indonesia. The device is already certified in Indonesia, and it seems like we've been saying we'll hear more about this device soon, but this time, we really mean it.

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