Blackberry Torch can be released on August 12

The newest Research In Motion phone, the Blackberry Torch 9800, could be released on August 12. The Blackberry Torch 9800 will release on the AT and T network on Aug. 12, 2010. Some of the features on the Blackberry Torch 9800 seem like large improvements — but others have reviewers wondering why RIM bothered at all.

The basics of the Blackberry Torch 9800

The features that Blackberries are loved for have been maintained in the Torch 9800. A slider houses the QWERTY keyboard. There is updated firmware for messaging and web browsing. The Blackberry Torch also feels and acts much like previous Blackberry phones, with a similar size, weight, and interface. The security that Blackberry phones have become known for are also in place.

New updates on the Blackberry Torch 9800

The Blackberry Torch 9800 has the new Blackberry 6 operating system. This update involves many new features on the Blackberry Torch that users are asking for. There can be a universal search, and social networking and messaging can be integrated. Reportedly, the new WebKit browser keeps data usage to a minimum. The Blackberry App Store comes pre-loaded on the Blackberry Torch 9800, allowing you to customize the phone easily.

Blackberry Torch 9800 concerns

The Blackberry Torch 9800 may not be enough for RIM to truly survive. No frills interfaces and strong security make the Blackberry popular with government and business customers. RIM seems to be courting more of the consumer market with the Blackberry Torch. The new Blackberry Torch 9800 has a tiny screen with low resolution, though, and an email interface that is reportedly very clunky. These together may prove to be the downfall of this Smartphone maker, even though they really began the Smartphone movement.