The launch of this family of handsets will be RIM’s largest global launch ever and more than 225 carriers and dispersion partners have already commenced or completed over 500 certification programs for these 5 new handsets.

Featuring RIM’s next generation of hardware and software platforms, these five new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones offer users a variety of designs to choose from and deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity.

The new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and 9930 are RIM’s thinnest smartphones ever, each offering a large keyboard and brilliant touch exhibit. The new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 smartphone builds on the popularity of the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 and combines a large touch display with a convenient slide-out keyboard. The BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 and 9860 introduce an all-new, all-touch design featuring the largest display on a BlackBerry® smartphone to appointment.

“This is the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry solution offers a best-in-class mobile communications experience that customers love and we think they volition be thrilled by the faster performance, enhanced browsing and richer multimedia system delivered by these powerful new BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Torch smartphones.”

Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS

BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry. Combining the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser railway locomotive together with the powerful hardware enhancements found in the BlackBerry 7 based smartphones delivers browsing results that are up to 40% faster than BlackBerry® 6 based smartphones and up to 100% faster than BlackBerry® 5 based smartphones*. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also optimized zooming and panning for smoother web seafaring and optimized HTML5 carrying into action for incredible gaming and video recording experiences.

RIM’s new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones also feature Liquid GraphicsTM technology, with each smartphone combining a dedicated high-performance graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning high resolution display to deliver a highly responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth nontextual matter.

In addition, BlackBerry 7 based smartphones continue the tradition of delivering the world’s best mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the mean solar day. Recent enhancements include the newest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) which now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011). The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time.

BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the loge. The Premium version of Documents To Go is now included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry® Protect is also pre-loaded**, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. BlackBerry® Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is now integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. And further, the popular universal search capability has been enhanced with documentation for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for selective information.

A New Performance Driven Platform

RIM’s line up of next generation BlackBerry smartphones are built on a new performance driven platform powered by the latest BlackBerry software and computer hardware. In addition to support the new BlackBerry 7 OS, each smartphone also features a range of powerful hardware enhancements including a 1.2 GHz processor, HD video recording, 24-bit high gear resolution graphics, and advanced sensors enabling new augmented reality applications such as Wikitude that can be seamlessly integrated with BBM 6 – all designed to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity for users around the world.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones with Touch Display and Keyboard

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet (at only 10.5mm) and the first to offer the perfect union of a high performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 are also the first BlackBerry smartphones to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone. Distinguished by its beautiful design, amazingly effective keyboard and brilliant touch exhibit, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is crafted with premium materials including a brushed stainless steel frame that puts the finishing touch on a truly outstanding smartphone.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 Smartphone with Touch Display and Slide-Out Keyboard

Building on the popular design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 is faster and more fluid with high carrying into action hardware features and the new BlackBerry 7 OS delivering an enhanced multimedia experience. Featuring a large 3.2”, high resolution touch display and a distinctive BlackBerry keyboard that easily slides out to allow faster typing, the BlackBerry Torch 9810 truly delivers the best of both worlds.

All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 Smartphones

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones offer the fast, fluid BlackBerry 7 experience in a stylish new all-touch design. With a spectacular new 3.7” exhibit, the largest ever on a BlackBerry smartphone, the new all-touching BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones are optimized for displaying vane pages, photos, videos, and powerful gaming experiences and still deliver the real-time communication and collaboration experience loved by millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the world.

Availability

The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will begin to be available from carriers around the world starting later this month. Availability dates for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.

The Style 9670 features a 5-megapixel photographic camera, a large full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and BlackBerry OS 6. The frailty president of Boost Mobile, Andre Smith stated that “Boost Mobile has partnered with RIM to pass a great solvent for wireless customers who want style, efficiency and economic value.” He also added, “The BlackBerry Style offers all three when combined with the incredible nest egg of Boost’s unlimited no-contract bridge plan.”

[via IntoMobile]

The Optimus Black features a 1 GHz OMAP 3630 central processor, has a 5 megapixel photographic camera on the backrest, 4-in WVGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3G. Sadly, it’s distillery runs on Froyo.

On the other hand, we got the Optimus Chat. The device has a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen, 3 megapixel photographic camera on the back, and 600 MHz central processor. It also tally on Android 2.2. Check out the video recording on both devices advent to Telus.

[via IntoMobile]

There are nonentity special on the tutorial video recording. It does not appearance any particular internal role and only shows how to used several of its buttons such as volume and power buttons. We ar hoping to see more of the handset.

P.S one of the video recording rich person just been removed. To be precise, the tutorial video recording of the BlackBerry Touch have been removed suddenly.

[via PhoneDog]

The four different design that Erik Arlen has created are: – Quartet is quatern different interlocking colour blocks which volition let its user to mismatch the colour’s case. – Stacks contains six different colour bands ignition lock together to create ultimate color combination. – Egg have extruded dots of different high that distinctively Pop-modern ball create and it has a rubbery intuitive feeling to it. It will be available in white, Amytal, redness, and black. – Facets is very similar to HTC Diamond case. It has different size of it of triangles covered with three unique coatings to refulgence things up.

Both Quartet and Stacks will be price at $34.99, while the Egg and Facets cost $24.99. The causa is now available via www.causa-mate.com/erikarlen/.

Press Release

Case-Mate® Gives Your Mobile Device Something Chic to Wear Industrial Designer Erik Arlen’s new Case-mate Collections Offer Fashion-Forward Options for the Latest Must-Have Tech Accessories ATLANTA, January 6, 2011 — Case-Mate®, known for its innovative accessories that protect, adorn and enhance mobile engineering, has tapped modern font industrial designer Erik Arlen to create an edgy new line of iPhone 4 cases just in meter for CES. Best known for his innovative shoe designs for Nike, Arlen brings his industrial aesthetic to Case-Mate consumers with a collecting that incorporates boldface colors, textures and modular pieces. “Fashion-forward consumers will love the looking and tactile property of the Erik Arlen line of work,” said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of Case-Mate. “Our coaction with Erik underscores our committal to innovative, craftsmanship and personal face through modular, customizable case design; this is just the first base of many such designing partnerships to come.” The Erik Arlen for Case-Mate line of work includes four distinctive designs: -Quartet, $34.99: Four different interlocking color blocks allow consumers to customize the look of their case. -Stacks, $34.99: Six color bands ignition lock together to create a causa with endless colour combinations tailored specifically to an individual’s taste and style. -Egg, $24.99: Extruded dots of different high simulate the distinctive look of a Pop- modern egg crate and create an interesting tactile property in helping hand. Available in red, white, blue and black. -Facets, $24.99: Harmonious intersections of varying-sized triangles visually inspire piece three unique coatings provide interest to the touch. Available in redness, white or black. The Erik Arlen collecting for Case-Mate line is available only at www.causa-checkmate.com/erikarlen/.

[case-mate]

Bad news BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) fans, the neato browser Skyfire said it is pausing its employment on Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM)’s platform in ordering to focus on Android.

Why? Despite RIM having a sizable U.S. market contribution, Skyfire said the exploitation chopine is just not up to sniff.

“The Blackberry developer environs is not as favorable for cutting-edge diligence exploitation,” Skyfire said on its web log. “The APIs are fragmented and inconsistent, and the Java virtual car Blackberry requires is not efficient. While Blackberry users are desperate for a better browser – we know, and we hear them – we only want to bring out something that meets our high gear standards and is truly great.”

The troupe is hard at employment creating a version for Google (NSDQ: GOOG)’s little green automaton and its alpha programme has already been swamped with pastime. We’re workings our connections to get a looking at this and we should rich person something relatively soon. I can’t wait for some good old-fashioned Hulu cyclosis on my Motorola (New York Stock Exchange: MOT test) Droid.

BlackBerry users can yield solace that they volition soon have a revamped web browser from RIM itself shortly. This Webkit-based web browser should finally spring RIM users a browser that’s capable of handling even the roughest Javascript, AJAX, or HTML5. Check out the video below for a demonstration of RIM’s new web browser.

[Via Skyfire]

Mainly, it looks like Verizon Wireless conceded that having more than one application marketplace makes sense. Initially, Verizon was departure to remove all pre-loaded diligence golf course from devices, like Research In Motion’s BlackBerry devices, or Windows Mobile River handsets, and put option their own diligence memory at the forefront. You would have distillery been able to download the appropriate company’s marketplace, but it would have been an extra download, and just an extra hassle. Now, though, Verizon is share-out up to 70% of gross from applications purchased through their V Cast Apps market with developers.

Probably the easiest lineament of the whole thing, though, is the fact that customers will be able to put their purchases directly onto their bills, so no duplicate credit circuit board is needed. Easy enough for customers, and even easier for developers. And, while Verizon Wireless has officially released V Cast Apps, it’s only available on 1 handset right field now: the BlackBerry Storm. There are more BlackBerry devices planned for the new future tense, so keep your fingers crossed that they cast out soon. Announcements should be forthcoming, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

[via Rethink Wireless]

Anyone want to get an functionary BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm2 (aka 9250) on T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) in the UK? Well now you can, because it’s gone live and is for sale! The gimmick is pretty chock-full of features – check out the functionary attire:

T-Mobile’s first base full touchscreen BlackBerry has it all, for stage business and pleasure. From 10 email accounts to instant messaging, from 3G internet to iTunes sync, from wireless local area network to a 3.2 megapixel camera. Get it on the topper smartphone meshing now.

You tin get the gimmick for free people on a 2-year, Ј30/calendar month contract – which seems fair sufficiency to me – of course of action there are other monetary value plans, where a variable quantity grade of part toward the French telephone monetary value is required.

Given there’s now a capacitive blind rather than the surepress ‘moving blind’, I might even take a looking at ace myself

You tin buy the BlackBerry Storm2 (9250) on T-Mobile UK by clicking on this link.

[Via: bbleaks.com]

The keyboard keys ar gusset and probably rich person no tactile feedback, however, they should be quite easy to manipulation. It looks like the cutouts are pretty fingerbreadth-friendly, as they conformation to the form of a standard finger. Under those cutouts is a low-resolution monochrome touch blind, one for each side of the keyboard. This is where the fingerbreadth presses. The tangency expanse is small, but the plastic gridiron that surrounds it contours to the fingers. The recording label and office of each key can be changed to causa certain layouts and applications.

The keyboard has multiple orientations. The keyboard tin be pulled from position to position for typing on a airfoil. A small kickstand angles the earphone when typewriting in this manner. The keyboard can also be pulled to the left field for a criterion landscape painting layout. There is also a telephone dial-lodgings layout.

As we know it, BAS only worked with Windows Mobile, so making it to Symbian would be quite a big measure in this undertaking, at least as far catching up to the devices Connect supported goes. BAS has been in the works for upwards of tierce days now, with only the odd wind that it’s still alive. There’s a fair bit of contention as to whether or not these videos ar legit, but I think it’s even ice chest if this actually isn’t a RIM-approved affair. There are plenty of good reasons to expect BAS is still kick, though.

Most corporate grunts volition take whatever phone is issued to them, but there are always a keepsake few who insist on support their personal favorite, and barring the mass consumer demand for iPhone, that usually leaves the tech-heads who North Korean won’t net ball go of an uberfunctional Windows Mobile River or Symbian devices. To be carnival, there are bounce to be sectors with particular solutions that ar only available on WinMo or S60, and necessitate largish non-BlackBerry deployments. End-users aside, BAS does rich person appeal to mobile administrators who wish to be able to controller non-BlackBerry devices too, however few there whitethorn be in their specific rollout, and application the Symbian pedestal would be a pretty big function of BAS meeting that requirement.

[via Unwired View]