Research In Motion (RIM) announced the launch of the next
generation BlackBerry Curve smartphone in India.The product is priced at
Rs 20,000.
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone is ergonomically
designed with an easy to use keyboard for fast, accurate typing, and an
intuitive optical trackpad for easy, one-handed use. GPS and Wi-Fi support are
included, as well as a 5MP camera with flash and video recording so that
memories can be captured and instantly shared on social networks. The
microSD/SDHC slot supports up to 32 GB memory cards for additional media
storage.
In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 operating
system, the new BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone features a range of hardware enhancements
including an upgraded processor, display and memory. It also comes with
built-in support for NFC, a new technology that is enabling many exciting
capabilities, including the ability to pair with NFC-enabled accessories or
read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.
The BlackBerry Curve series has been extremely popular
in India and we are excited to launch the all new BlackBerry Curve 9360. This
next generation BlackBerry Curve features a stunning new design along with a
significant performance upgrade and an unmatched mobile social experience. It
provides an ideal upgrade path for our existing Curve customers as well as the
millions of feature phone users in the Indian market,” said Frenny Bawa,
managing director, India at Research In Motion.
The BlackBerry 7 OS introduces a next generation
BlackBerry browser which combines the improved performance of the advanced
WebKit browser engine with the hardware enhancements in the new BlackBerry
Curve 9360 to deliver a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing
experience. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser
have also enabled smoother navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for
incredible gaming and video experiences.
BlackBerry 7 also includes a number of other pre-loaded
applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and
collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is
included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as
well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry Protect is also pre-loaded,
offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and
secured in the cloud.
With BlackBerry Protect, users can locate their misplaced
BlackBerry smartphone using GPS or remotely turn up the ringer for an audible
notification if their handset is close-by. BlackBerry Balance is integrated in
BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience
for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s
need for advanced security and IT controls. The popular universal search
capability has also been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so
users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for
information.
By Telecomlead.com Team
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