The BlackBerry, produced by Research In Motion (NYSE:BB) used to be the must-have device. Now, people feel dated just pulling one out of their pocket. The upcoming release of the company's new BlackBerry 10 operating system is considered by many to be the company's all-in, last-ditch effort, but will it be enough to revive a company that rested on its laurels far too long? In this video, Motley Fool tech analyst Andrew Tonner takes a look at how even this company's Hail Mary play falls flat in the face of tough competition.
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