Blackberry Torch and Blackberry 6 oS
As part of RIM’s strategy to negate and quell the rise of Android and iPhone OS devices (see the post a couple below with stats from Nielsen around the rise of iPhone/Android based devices and their desirability to current Blackberry users, to switch away from Blackberry to iPhone or Android). Rim have announced a new device, the Blackberry Torch. Along with their introduction of the Blackberry 6 operating system.
Some key features of the Torch:
- Blackerry 6 OS
- First RIM device with Webkit Based Browser
- Touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard
Check out this video for more on the Blackberry 6 OS:
As a one time BlackBerry lover, I hope this signals RIM’s return to form. I still think their physical keyboards are the best in the industry, and their devices have great build quality. RIM just need to get their software house in order, and this appears to be a step in that direction.