BlackBerry Torch 9800 Announced

Research in Motion announced the released of their latest handset in full qwerty slider keyboard and a full touch-screen display.

BlackBerry Torch 9800
3.2″ display @ 360×480 pixels
512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
4GB storage (up to 32GB via microSD, 4GB included)
3G @ 384Kbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash + video
BlackBerry OS 6.0
GPS w/ a-GPS support
1300mAh Li-Ion battery

Latest BlackBerry Smartphones

RIM announced their two upcoming smartphones. The Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G. Both phones have the same specs. Hi-res screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD card Slot and full connectivity such as Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and Bluetooth.

Source: GSMArena

Upcoming BlackBerry OS 6.0

After the announcement of Iphone OS 4, RIM is also releasing their latest BlackBerry OS 6.0. Screenshots of BlackBerry OS 6.0 are now being posted in different tech sites. It has a good looking interface, pinch zooming and some extended functions.


BGR obtain some screenshots of the said upcoming BlackBerry OS. Well, based on the screenshots, it show some friendly interface, good looking homescreen, browser and a music player.

BlackBerry App World Now Available in the Philippines

Research In Motion (RIM) announced that BlackBerry App World is now available to the Philippines.


BlackBerry users can now download BB App World directly by visiting www.blackberry.com/appworld or at mobile.blackberry.com.

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