crackberry

British  

/ ˈkrækˌbərɪ /

noun

1. informal nickname for a BlackBerry handheld device that functions as a telephone, PDA, and e-mailer and appears to have an addictive hold on its users

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Etymology

Origin of crackberry

C21: from _crack (sense 30) + _BlackBerry

Example Sentences

Plans to resurrect the Blackberry brand with a new keyboard-equipped 5G Android device have been shelved, according to reports from AndroidPolice and CrackBerry.

From The Verge

CrackBerry reports that “multiple sources” have confirmed to the publication that “OnwardMobility and their BlackBerry 5G keyboard phone dream are dead.”

From The Verge

Kevin Michaluk, the founder of CrackBerry, a website and forum dedicated to the once-popular devices, waxed nostalgic on Monday about the rise and fall of the technology.

From New York Times

“The initial sadness for me has been lived several times,” said Mr. Michaluk, who uses the nickname CrackBerry Kevin.

From New York Times

Mr. Michaluk, or Crackberry Kevin, said his favorite model was the BlackBerry Bold 9000 because it had leather on the back.

From New York Times