RIM has unveiled the first smartphone running its next-generation BlackBerry 10 software. The device is meant only for developers, however, and won't ever be released to the public. CIO.com's Al Sacco shares a number of images of the new BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha handheld. RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Handheld This week Research In Motion (RIM) is holding its annual BlackBerry World Conference in Orlando, Fla., and as part of a related event for mobile developers, the company is distributing the first smartphone that runs the brand new BlackBerry 10 mobile OS. Though the “BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha developer testing device” will never be released to the public—it’s meant for developers to test applications before the official BlackBerry 10 release—the handheld is noteworthy because it’s the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Here’s a closer look at RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha smartphone. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Getting Started Guide The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device comes with a getting started guide that highlights the most notable hardware features. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Rear View The back side of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha smartphone also looks like the rear of a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, but its camera and flash are located on a corner of the device’s rear panel. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Side View One side of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha smartphone features a slot for a micro SIM, a mini USB port and a mini HDMI-out port. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Side View The other side of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha smartphone features volume-up, volume-down and mute keys, not unlike the volume controls found on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. The Top of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device On top of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha handheld is a sleep/wake key and a standard 3.5mm headset jack. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. The Bottom of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device The base of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device is taken up almost entirely by a large speaker, which is used for listening to audio without headphones and for placing speakerphone calls. Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Start-Up Animation It’s no surprise that RIM’s BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha’s start-up animation is very similar to the BlackBerry PlayBook’s start-up imagery. (Note: The barcode-like symbol on this developer device is for RIM security and tracking purposes. The devices developers received feature a BlackBerry logo instead of the symbol.) Check out a list of BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device technical specifications and other details. 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