RIM has announced their very first BlackBerry OS 6 smartphone, the Torch 9800. The device is a slider QWERTY handset with a 3.2-inch HVGA (480 x 360 pixel) capacitive touchscreen display.
RIM also threw in a 5 megapixel autofocus snapper with LED flash, HSDPA, Wifi, 4GB internal memory. Of course, the spanking new Webkit-based super-browser from RIM will be in there as well.
The Torch 9800 will go on sale this month. Unfortunately, that will be restricted to AT&T for now. We also hear that it will be available on Vodafone in the UK at a yet undisclosed date.
Here at MobilityNigeria, we are hoping that our US partners, MyCricketPDA, can get a unit across to us in the earliest possible time so we can take it for a spin.
Thanks to Adewuyi Abiola for the tip-off!
Read more from TechRadar
OS 6 Compatibility with Existing BlackBerry Smartphones
In related news, RIM has announced it will be upgrading certain older devices with OS6, so they can take advantage of the new Webkit-based browser. That’s great news for owners of those devices, as the upgrade will totally change the web browsing experience of users. The qualified devices include:
- Bold 9700
- Bold 9650
- Pearl 3G
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August 4th, 2010 at 11:53 am Browsing with
Coming from a reserved company like blackberry, this is an excellent spec sheet, but i really would have preferred a landscape slider.
I am so curious to see the new webkit and HTML5 enabled browser from RIM.
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August 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm Browsing with
I like the new user interface and all, not just a fan of slider, i would have also loved if one can install apps on the sd card, like windows based phone, I would have also like a better screen resolution, more powerful processor and most important to me, a native wifi sharing option.
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August 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm Browsing with
Yes sir, we will try to get this to you God willing before month end for a review, that is the blackberry torch 9800.
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August 4th, 2010 at 6:03 pm Browsing with
Awesome! Delighted to have you as a partner.
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August 5th, 2010 at 7:33 am Browsing with
I knew OS 6 was imminent. I have no regrets for not waiting. From all I have read so far, it seems to be a solid device with hardly any serious blemish.
I keep wondering though, would the iPhone ever have a QWERTY version?
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August 5th, 2010 at 7:38 am Browsing with
Good question, and one that I have asked too. I would buy one in a heartbeat if it ever became available.
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August 9th, 2010 at 5:32 am Browsing with
i can’t wait to try the new OS on my 9700.
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October 4th, 2010 at 11:07 pm Browsing with
yomi or any expert in the house….i got just a question pls. if this phone is restricted to just at&t for now…alongsie bold3 restriction to sprint or verizon…how come they are avaiable in nigeria at some shops at high prices. please kindly shed more light as i am on the verge of getting a new bb. my curve2 is messing up and i want a 512mb ram phone asap.thanks
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October 5th, 2010 at 6:52 am Browsing with
Mide,
I’m guessing that some of those devices were obtained by signing a contract with those networks and then turning around to sell them here.
Others may have been obtained through other official arrangements with those networks.
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October 14th, 2010 at 12:12 pm Browsing with
Is it in Nigeria yet?
If yes, how much is it?
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