RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800: A Visual Tour

Can RIM keep the BlackBerry fires burning in the hearts of its users with its latest Torch 9800 smartphone? Here is a look at the features that just might keep BlackBerry users from jumping ship to the an Android device or Apple's iPhone.

By Jared Newman

Behold the BlackBerry Torch 9800

For better or worse, Research in Motion (RIM) is playing serious catch-up with its Blackberry Torch 9800 smartphone, the first to ship with Blackberry 6 OS. It's a desperate attempt to win back potential defectors to iPhone and Android, with a new eye towards consumers, but it just might work. Here's a look at the new Blackberry Torch and the key features of Blackberry 6.


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