So, RIM are holding a press event as I type this in NYC. I haven't covered much Blackberry new previously, so where better to start than the new Blackberry Torch 9800 that AT&T let slip today. This new slider, come touch phone, come full QWERTY offering will get its official launch today. This will be alongside the Blackberry 6 OS, which sounds as though it has some awesome features. Check back on the Geekanoids website in the near future for a full review soon after UK availability.
The Blackberry Torch 9800 is confirmed to have the following features;
- 3.2-inch touch screen
- 480x360 resolution
- 512 MB flash memory / 512 MB SDRAM
- 4 GB eMMC + 4 GB media card included
- Expandable memory – support for microSD card up to 32GB
- 3G connectivity supported
- GPS
- WiFi 802.11b/g/n
- Tethered modem support
- 5 Megapixel Camera with flash
- 640x480 video recording
- Light & Proximity sensor
- Touch screen QWERTY keyboard
- Physical slide out QWERTY keyboard
- 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
- BB 6 OS
- Universal search
- Unified inbox for Mail, Twitter, Facebook
- Auto-wrap text when zooming in browser
- Album art support
- Sync over WiFi
- A2DP Bluetooth stereo
- Proper touchscreen, not SurePress
- Quad band GSM
The BB 6 OS software has some sweet features;
- More content available on Homescreen
- Shortcuts to apps, contacts, browser pages, groups
- Universal search allows typing on the home screen
- Improved photo management
- Geo location in photos
- Wireless music syncing
- Social Feeds application aggregates all your social networking activity, with direct link to the native app
- App World now preloaded and searchable with Universal Search
- OS 5 apps will work fine on BB OS 6