Sprint gets new Bold and Torch

RIM has been busy today, with not only the release of three new BlackBerry 7 OS devices for AT&T, but two more for Sprint.

They are the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850. Both phones boast the latest BlackBerry 7 OS that promises better performance, plus a 1.2GHz processor and 5-megapixel cameras.

Both devices also feature RIM’s new “Liquid Graphics” technology that promises to deliver faster speeds and a better touch-screen experience.

Other features include voice-activated universal search, augmented-reality experiences with BBM 6, and a list of preinstalled apps that include BBM, BlackBerry App World, BlackBerry Balance, BlackBerry Protect, and more.

BlackBerry Torch 9850 is Sprint's first full touch-screen BlackBerry.BlackBerry Torch 9850 is Sprint's first full touch-screen BlackBerry.
BlackBerry Torch 9850 is Sprint’s first full touch-screen BlackBerry.
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The Bold 9930 is essentially the Sprint version of the Bold 9900 that was announced for AT&T, except that it had a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset and is world phone compatible. Like the Bold 9900, the Bold 9930 is the thinnest BlackBerry yet at only 10.5mm (less than half an inch) thick. It has a 2.8-inch capacitive touch-screen display, which is a first for Bold handsets.

It also has the widest QWERTY keyboard available on a BlackBerry, plus the usual optical trackpad.

The Torch 9850 is the first full touch-screen BlackBerry available for Sprint, and it is the Sprint version of the Torch 9860 for AT&T. Like the Bold 9930, it has a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset for world travelers, plus a 3.7-inch display.

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