RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone is now available in the United States via Sprint, and Verizon shouldn't be too far behind. Sprint last weekend became the first wireless carrier to offer Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone in the United States. Verizon Wireless is also expected to soon offer the new BlackBerry Bold, though it has yet to even announce the handheld, let alone a projected release date. Sprint-Branded BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone The Bold 9650 is RIM’s latest BlackBerry device, and it’s basically a revamped version of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 with Wi-Fi support, more application memory (at 528MB, the most of any current BlackBerry) and RIM’s new “trackpad.” Sprint.com is now offering the BlackBerry Bold 9650, RIM’s third Bold-branded handset behind the Bold 9000 and Bold 9700, for $199.99 on a new, two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. And the device should be available in Sprint stores within the coming week or so, as well. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe The carrier is expected to also offer a “camera-less” version of the 9650 for organizations with restrictions that bar cameras from sensitive facilities or other areas, though that device is not yet listed on Sprint.com. Check out the above video for my quick hands-on with the Bold 9650 from RIM’s annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) last month in Orlando. And you can visit Sprint’s website for additional details about its version of the BlackBerry 9650. ASFREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up » Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe