RIM launches BlackBerry Curve 9320 at Rs 15,990 in India

A little more than a month after the launch of the BlackBerry Curve 9220, Research in Motion has announced the release of the 3Genabled BlackBerry Curve 9320. The phone was first announced two weeks ago.
Much of the features of the 9320 are similar to the 9220. The BlackBerry Curve 9320 is priced at Rs 15,990 in India whereas its 3G-less cousin is priced at Rs 10,990.
Quite like the 9220, the 9330 also includes built-in FM radio and a dedicated BBM key. According to RIM the phone can deliver upto 7 hours of talk time or 30 hours of FM radio listening or music playback with headphones.
It has the latest BlackBerry 7.1 OS and features mobile hotspot support.
At 103 g 9320 is a gram heavier than the 9220, but has a better 3.2 megapixel camera.
BlackBerry Curve 9320 full specifications
- Height 4.29 in / 109 mm
- Width 2.36 in / 60 mm
- Depth 0.5 in / 12.7 mm
- Weight 103 g
- 3.2 MP camera
- Flash
- Video recording
- 4X digital zoom
- Image stabilization
- Extended depth of field
- Geotagging
- Memory: 512 MB eMMC / 512 MB RAM
- Expandable memory: Hot Swappable MicroSD up to 32 GB uSD card
- 1450 mAh removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery (J-S1)
- Talk time: up to 7 hours
- Standby time: up to 18 days
- Music playback time: up to 30 hours (with headset usage)
- 5-key, backlit, narrow QWERTY keyboard
- Optical trackpad
- Send and Menu keys to the left of the trackpad
- ESC and End keys to the right of the trackpad
- Dedicated keys: Send, End (Power), Menu, Escape, Camera (user customizable, convenience key), Volume Up/Down (Fwd/Rwd for media, Zoom for camera), Mute (Play/Pause for media), BBM (user customisable, convenience key), Top Lock
- 802.11 b/g/n enabled
- WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
- Cisco CCX certification
- Wi-Fi® access to BlackBerry Enterprise Server
- Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry Internet Bundle
- Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi
- Audio formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3pg, .3gp2,.m4v, .avi, .asf, .mp3, .wmv, .wma, .flac,.ogg, .aac, .amr, .wav, .mid
- Video formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp, .3gp2,.m4v, .avi, .asf, .wmv, .wma
- Picture formats: .bmg, .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif,.wbmp
- Bluetooth headset capable
- Integrated hands-free speakerphone
- 3.5 mm stereo headset capable
- qVGA 320x240 resolution
- 164 ppi
- Transmissive TFT LCD
- 2.44" (measured diagonally)

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is Now Interconnected with Facebook and Twitter

RIM anounced the interconnectivityof Facebook and Twitter with BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), with the release of new Facebook and Twitter for BlackBerry 3.0 apps.
Interconnectivity of the application was started with the launch of BBM Music, which offers tight integration with BlackBerry Messenger. So all the friends added to BBM get automatically added to the BBM Music list provided they have enrolled for the service.
While the integration of applications will notoffer out of the box features, it will surely give users maximum ease of use. With interconnectivity in the plans, BBM, which has been quite popular amongst BlackBerry users, will definitely be of more use now.
The new beta applications also bring an updated look and feel, and easy to use interface. With the Facebook for BlackBerry 3.0 application users can now share their Facebook data with their BBM contacts.
Both the applications as of now are in the open beta phase, which means that any userwith a compatible BlackBerry smartphone can download the application and participate in the beta program for the development and betterment of new apps.

RIM Introduces BlackBerry 7.1 OS and Updated Some Popular Apps

RIM introduces BlackBerry 7.1 OS – the newest BlackBerry smartphone operating system. BlackBerry 7.1 OS has been built to make discovering new things – and sharing those discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues – easier than ever before. In addition to this, RIM have updated a number of apps like BBM, BlackBerry Traffic, and BlackBerry Travel .
The BlackBerry 7.1 OS update will begin rolling out from carriers around the world beginning 9th January 2012 , and over the coming weeks, and offers some great new features that RIM wanted to highlight here:
Mobile Hotspot : Turn your BlackBerry 7.1 OS device into a Wi-Fi router anywhere, anytime! The new OS seamlessly provides Internet access for up to five Wi-Fi devices, including laptops and tablets.
Universal Search : For this new release, we wanted to focus on the intelligence of our systemand our apps – in other words, we wanted to create an intuitive experience that does the thinking for you. For example, Universal Search now has a new auto-suggest feature that that intelligently filters Bing search results to offer you a variety of relevant Web sites based on your search terms.
BlackBerry Tag : Share contacts, media and files, and even invite friends to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) through a simple touch. BlackBerry Tag unlocks near field communication (NFC) capabilities for everyday use and makes sharing a lot faster and much more personal.
Wi-Fi Calling (where available): With BlackBerry 7.1 OS, you’ll be able to make Wi-Fi calls using your carrier’s Wi-Fi calling service (aka UMA-lite or GAN-lite). Wi-Fi calling allows you to save your talk time minutes and make phone calls over any Wi-Fi network. Not all carriers offer such a serviceso check with your carrier for availability.
FM Radio : The BlackBerry 7.1 OS update will let BlackBerry Curve 9360 and 9380 smartphone customers enjoy FM radio. The Curve models include a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to local FM radio stations. Simply plug in your headset to boost the reception (it acts as the antenna). Plus, no data usage or data plan required!
BlackBerry Maps : When you launch the new BlackBerry Maps you’ll be able to discover special offers, coupons and discounts from nearby vendors – and, of course, you can act instantly by calling about the deal, finding the best route to get there, or grabbing the coupon code.
The updated BlackBerry smartphone apps are listed below:
BBM is now 6.1
It’s the BBM you know and love, taking your social experience to a whole new level. Now withBlackBerry Tag integration, you can invite a friend to BBM by simply tapping your NFC enabledBlackBerry smartphones against each other. RIm have added more ways to personalize your messages and your profile.
BlackBerry Travel
Are you a frequent flier or avid traveler? The updated BlackBerry Travel app virtually plans your trips for you, from airport pick up and drop off to accommodations and scheduling. You’ll be able to find deals on hotel and car rental options, or arrange for limo service to and from an airport.Plus, you can rest easy knowing that the BlackBerry Travel app will quickly notify you if your flight is delayed or cancelled, and that it can help you find a new flight right away. No matter where you do your booking, the automatic trip scanning feature can pull your trip details into the app, so you don’t have to. See all your travel updates in one place as they happen, and don’t worry about double and triple checking your itinerary; if you’ve missed anything, BlackBerry Travel will let you know!
BlackBerry Traffic
Getting where you want to just got easier with the new update of BlackBerry Traffic. The updated app now provides you with turn-by-turn voice guidance so figuring out how to get there iseasy and hands free. BlackBerry Traffic provides you with your route and your estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on current traffic conditions – right on your BlackBerry smartphone.

Buy Blackberry Playbook at Rs 13,490 – Offer Valid Till December 31

How about giving a big surprise to your loved ones, by sending a Blackberry Playbook inthis New Year? Do you think you cant afford to buy it, since it is too damn expensive? Don’t worrytoo much about the price… if you’re okay with buying a new Blackberry Playbook , now seems to be a good time for it.
Research In Motion have slashed the prices of their ‘Blackberry Playbook’ tablet PCs by 50 per cent and are now offering them at a price as low as Rs 13,490 . RIM is selling the base model, which is the 16GB version at Rs 13,490, while the 32GB and 64GB models are priced at Rs 15,990 and Rs 24,490 respectively.
But this is a limited period offer, which is valid till December 31 . So if you are planning to buy the one, then go for it before December 31 because the prices will go back to their original form starting Jan 1, 2012.
The Playbook tablet has a 7-inch LCD multitouch screen with 1024 x 600 resolution. Powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor, the device sports a 3 megapixel front facing and a 5 megapixel rear facing camera. The tablet is Wi-Fi enabled and has 1 GB RAM.