RIM has extended its curvaceous range of smartphones by introducing three new models namely, Blackberry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370. Each of these slim debutant handsets run on the latest BlackBerry 7 operating system and feature an optical trackpad for convenient navigation with one hand.
These GPS and Wi-Fi enabled devices equip a 5MP camera with flash and video recording. The company claims that these latest additions possess enhanced processors, displays and memory capacities along with built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications). They are capable of providing up to 32GB memory through a microSD card and come pre-loaded with the Documents To Go app.
Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion said, “These new models will build on the incredible success of the BlackBerry Curve line and further expand the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history. The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are absolutely stunning and offer a significant performance upgrade with an unmatched mobile social experience for the millions of feature phone users in the market as well as our existing Curve customers.â€
BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 accommodate the next generation BlackBerry browser that apparently offers faster and easier web browsing experience. They also seem to be capable of delivering smoother navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for improved gaming and video experiences.
BlackBerry Protect which enables personal data to be backed up and secured in the cloud is pre-loaded in these devices. It also incorporates BlackBerry Balance that lets users employ the smartphones for both work and personal functions without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. Furthermore, the new Curve series models are integrated with the latest release of BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) along with the updated Social Feeds (2.0) app to capture updates from media and podcasts in a single consolidated view.
The BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones will be available from network carriers in Canada this month and are expected to go globe trekking from September. Availability and pricing specifications of different operators is scheduled to be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.
