Which company created the BlackBerry smartphone and was originally called Research In Motion?

BlackBerry Limited created the BlackBerry smartphone and was originally called Research In Motion.

Research In Motion was founded in 1984 in Waterloo, Ontario, by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin. The company first developed wireless data technology and later became famous for BlackBerry handheld devices with physical keyboards and secure mobile messaging.

BlackBerry devices were especially popular with business users and government organizations during the 2000s. The BlackBerry Messenger service and push email helped establish the company as a pioneer in mobile communication before touchscreen smartphones changed the competitive landscape.

In 2013, Research In Motion officially changed its corporate name to BlackBerry, matching its best-known brand. The company later shifted away from making its own smartphones and focused on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and embedded automotive technology.