By Emeka Aginam

Canadian phone maker, BlackBerry Limited has announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in the United Kingdom and roll-out in major markets including Nigeria.

The new device targets young professionals who want to get things done and companies looking for enterprise fleet renewals.

The product, according to the smart phone maker was also designed for consumers who value security and privacy while pushing their productivity to the next level

The device will continue to roll-out over the next few weeks across countries including Germany, France, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and India.

Speaking on the product, Ron Louks, President, Devices and Emerging Solutions at BlackBerry, said: “With an all-touch screen, the BlackBerry Leap rounds out our portfolio of BlackBerry 10 devices, offering an affordable choice to mobile professionals who require a smartphone that safeguards sensitive communications and keeps them productive.”

Specifically, the features the latest BlackBerry 10.3.1 operating system, a brilliant edge-to-edge five-inch HD display and more than a full day’s battery power.

BlackBerry Leap was designed with the highest standards of security in mind to protect users privacy. It is equipped with support for encryption, plus built-in malware protection and back-up, wipe and restore. All, to give control and help secure data against costly cyber attack.

With up to 25 hours of heavy use, the BlackBerry Leap will power through even your most demanding day. The impressive 2800 mAh battery and optimization of power consumption in BlackBerry 10 gives users more than a full day of productive usage.

Keyboard

Type faster and more accurately on a touchscreen keyboard that learns how you write. With superior error correction, multi-language support, customized adaption and flow, BlackBerry’s touchscreen keyboard helps to reduce the mistakes and missteps that can hold you back.

BlackBerry Leap comes preloaded with the new BlackBerry 10.3.1 operating system, offering a fresh look that incorporates updated icons and an instant action bar so that users’ most commonly accessed functions are in the center of their screen.