, also known as the BlackBerryTorch, was unveiled at a press event in New York. The smartphone combines a touch-screen interface with a slide-out version of the Qwerty keyboard that the brand made famous. The device is based onthe new BlackBerry 6 operating system, which offers better web browsing experience and integrated social features.
The smartphone also has a universal inbox feature that combines instant messages from BlackBerry Messenger with updates from social networking sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and Windows Live.
Research in Motion also revealed the details of the BlackBerry 6 operating system. The new platform has a universal search feature across the entire device. The smartphone also allows users to browse album art and photographs.