BlackBerry smartphone maker Research In Motion has revealed new models for its Curve and Bold ranges, both of which use the recently released BlackBerry 7 operating system.
The announcement on Tuesday introduced the BlackBerry Curve 9380, the first full touchscreen smartphone in the Curve range, and the BlackBerry Bold 9790 (pictured), which comes with a trademark RIM Qwerty keyboard alongside its touch display.
Both handsets run the BlackBerry 7 OS, which includes support for near-field communication (NFC) and augmented reality technology. The mobile OS also provides the most recent version of the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) IM client.
The platform promises to bring faster web browsing, thanks to a new just in time (JIT) JavaScript compiler, and RIM said it has optimised HTML5 performance in the browser.
BlackBerry 7 comes with a number of pre-installed apps, including the premium version of Documents To Go, which lets people edit and view common document formats on the handset. Like other smartphone OSes, it integrates a range of social-networking services, such as Facebook and BBM.
Hardware-wise, the Bold 9790 has a 1GB processor and 8GB of internal storage. Measuring 110mm by 60mm by 11.4mmm, it has a 2.45-inch display and supports microSD cards up to 32GB. The handset is due to go on sale in coming weeks for an as-yet-undisclosed price.
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