According to some sources, RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry 9550 smartphone is going to be called the Storm 2. However, there’s no official announcement just yet concerning this issue. So here are some of the specs you’ll find within the handset: a 360 x 480 resolution capacitive screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera, CDMA 1xRTT/EVDO Rev. A support, WiFi, OS 5.0 and supports both quad-band GSM/EDGE as well as single-band UMTS/HSDPA (2100MHz only) connectivities. The BlackBerry 9550 is likely to be launched by both Verizon and Vodafone by the end of the year for unannounced price yet. [Boy Genius Report via MobileWhack]
Here’s the leaked picture of RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry Onyx, aka BlackBerry 9020 smartphone that was appeared over at BlackBerry Underground recently. As seen from the picture, the Onyx 9020 was being paired with the Gemini in the background. However, not much info is given at the moment, but from what we heard, the Onyx 9020 should feature a 480 x 360 pixels display, an optical trackpad, GPS, 3G and WiFi connectivity. The Blackberry Onyx will likely be released by both AT&T and T-Mobile sometime later this year for unannounced price yet. [Boy Genius Report via Unwiredview]
Sprint has announced the release date for the BlackBerry Tour. The cell phone will be released on July 12th, 2009 for $199 with 2-years contract. [Sprint]
Verizon Wireless will release the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 on June 19th, 2009. Priced at $129.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement, the handset features a 2-megapixel shooter with flash and video recording, a SureType QWERTY keyboard, microSD / SDHC slot and support for VZ Navigator. [CNBC]
According to rumors, the next RIM full touch screen BlackBerry Storm, called BlackBerry Storm 2 will be released in September this year. Here are several sample pictures the BlackBerry Storm 2. The handset features a built in WiFi with a 3.2MP camera with auto focus and a LED flash for low light photography. See more pictures after the jump. More
The picture of the BlackBerry “Onix” has been unveiled. This 3G-enabled GSM handset looks sexier and smaller the Bold. This is actually a prototype and we should wait for several months before this gadget gets launched. Stay tuned for more updates. [Engadget]
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