Blackberry first touch screen

Author: m | 2025-04-24

The first touch-screen Blackberry, and the first without the distinctive keyboard. It was likely one of the least popular BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry Z10. The Blackberry Storm series is the first device offered by RIM, the company who invented Research in Motion technology, to offer the touch screen feature. Some of the touch screen Blackberry’s continued to offer the keyboard, but the 9500 series were the first Blackberry to offer all of the components completely through the touch screen.

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RIM has been busy today, with not only the release of three new BlackBerry 7 OS devices for AT&T, but two more for Sprint. They are the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850. Both phones boast the latest BlackBerry 7 OS that promises better performance, plus a 1.2GHz processor and 5-megapixel cameras. Both devices also feature RIM's new "Liquid Graphics" technology that promises to deliver faster speeds and a better touch-screen experience. Other features include voice-activated universal search, augmented-reality experiences with BBM 6, and a list of preinstalled apps that include BBM, BlackBerry App World, BlackBerry Balance, BlackBerry Protect, and more. BlackBerry Torch 9850 is Sprint's first full touch-screen BlackBerry. RIM The Bold 9930 is essentially the Sprint version of the Bold 9900 that was announced for AT&T, except that it had a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset and is world phone compatible. Like the Bold 9900, the Bold 9930 is the thinnest BlackBerry yet at only 10.5mm (less than half an inch) thick. It has a 2.8-inch capacitive touch-screen display, which is a first for Bold handsets. It also has the widest QWERTY keyboard available on a BlackBerry, plus the usual optical trackpad. The Torch 9850 is the first full touch-screen BlackBerry available for Sprint, and it is the Sprint version of the Torch 9860 for AT&T. Like the Bold 9930, it has a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset for world travelers, plus a 3.7-inch display.

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Research In Motion and Verizon Wireless officially announce the first touch-screen BlackBerry, and CNET gets a hands-on look. Bonnie Cha was a former chief correspondent for CNET Crave, covering every kind of tech toy imaginable (with a special obsession for robots and Star Wars-related stuff). When she's not scoping out stories, you can find her checking out live music or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. We all knew it was approaching, but brace yourself, the Storm has made landfall. Tuesday night, Research In Motion and Verizon Wireless officially introduced the first touch-screen BlackBerry to the world: the RIM BlackBerry Storm. Also known by its code name, BlackBerry Thunder, the Storm features a touch-sensitive display that's unlike that on any other touch-screen smartphone available today, thanks to RIM's own twist (more on this below). There are plenty of other highlights as well, including dual-mode functionality, support for Verizon's EV-DO Rev. A, integrated GPS, BlackBerry OS 4.7, and more.Now, before you run out to the nearest Verizon store, we've got some bad news. Unfortunately, you won't be able to get your hands on the BlackBerry Storm quite yet (groan). A specific release date and pricing were not announced, but Verizon said the Storm would be out by the holiday season with "competitive" pricing. Obviously, we're not fans (and we're guessing you're not either) of such vague answers, especially in light of the RIM BlackBerry Bold delay. RIM and Verizon did come by our office to give us a full rundown on the features, as well as some brief hands-on time with the device, so without further ado, here are all the details and our impressions of the RIM BlackBerry Storm.DesignObviously, the touch screen is the biggest highlight of the BlackBerry Storm, but as we mentioned earlier, it's unlike any other touch-screen smartphone we've seen so far, including the Apple iPhone, T-Mobile G1, and Samsung Omnia. Rather than provide haptic feedback (or none at all), RIM developed something completely new called ClickThrough, which consists of a suspension system that lies beneath the display, so that when you go to select

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An application or enter text, you actually push the screen down like you would any other tactile button.Admittedly, it was a little weird when I first tried it. Given that with all other touch-screen devices, it's just a matter of lightly tapping on an icon or some similar action, it wasn't my first inclination to physically push down on the screen. My colleague Kent German also tried it out and had a similar reaction; while cool, the idea behind it took some explaining to fully realize the capabilities. Now, that's not to say we don't like ClickThrough; it just takes a little acclimation. Plus, it was responsive and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and accurate it was to compose messages and notes.In terms of text extry, the BlackBerry Storm features a SureType keyboard when the smartphone is in portrait mode and then switches to a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode. The Storm has a built-in accelerometer so it will automatically rotate the screen depending on if the phone is held vertically or horizontally (left- and right-hand support included). The letter/number keys also glow blue when you're typing. The quality of the display is slightly better than the RIM BlackBerry Bold's. The Storm features a 3.25-inch diagonal display with a 480x360 pixel resolution and support for 65,000 colors, where as the Bold has a half-VGA, 480x320 pixel display. The handset itself is about the size of the BlackBerry Curve, but slightly thicker. It measures 4.4 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide by 0.5 inch deep and weighs 5.6 ounces. It's equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, has four shortcut keys (Talk and End, Back, and BlackBerry menu), and a microSD slot behind the back cover, among other things. FeaturesDon't be fooled; the RIM BlackBerry Storm is more than just a pretty face. As far as phone features, the Storm, like the RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, offers dual-mode functionality. This means the phone switches automatically between CDMA and GSM networks to offer seamless international roaming--all while keeping the same phone number. (Note that the phone does not support. The first touch-screen Blackberry, and the first without the distinctive keyboard. It was likely one of the least popular BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry Z10. The Blackberry Storm series is the first device offered by RIM, the company who invented Research in Motion technology, to offer the touch screen feature. Some of the touch screen Blackberry’s continued to offer the keyboard, but the 9500 series were the first Blackberry to offer all of the components completely through the touch screen.

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Discuss later).The Bold's 2.8-inch display is another triumph. RIM pumped up the resolution to 640x480 pixels, which might not seem like much, but cram that into a small display like this and the result is really smooth and sharp images with nary a pixel in sight. OS 7's new Liquid Graphics technology that promises improved graphics and animations also comes into play here, and we were impressed by the results. The Bold 9930's display certainly looks better than any of its predecessors. What makes the Bold 9930 especially interesting however, is that it is the first Bold to have a touch-screen display. At first we were rather skeptical about this, as we generally like our touch screens to be a lot bigger so that our fingers have enough room to move around. Indeed, we found that we had to be a lot more accurate when selecting certain tiny icons. But we soon found that we could use the touch screen for quick scrolling and tapping, and then switch to the optical touch pad if we wanted more precision. It's much easier to scroll through long Web pages just by swiping the touch screen, for example. We also appreciate the pinch-to-zoom gesture on the touch screen. OS 7's aforementioned Liquid Graphics is supposed to improve the responsiveness of the touch screen, which works in conjunction with the Bold 9930's 1.2GHz processor to give a smooth and zippy navigation experience. We had no problems for the most part, and we loved how fluid the swiping was. However, we did encounter the occasional hiccup where we had to tap repeatedly at something before it registered. As we mentioned earlier, we solved this by using the optical touch pad for increased accuracy, but we wish it wasn't necessary. Below the display are the usual Send, Menu, Back, and End/Power keys along with the familiar optical touch pad in the middle. As with the other BlackBerry devices, holding down the Menu key will bring up a list of recently used applications so you can switch between them easily. Sitting above the display is a proximity sensor.The keyboard on the Bold 9930 is absolutely top-notch, and is possibly the best BlackBerry keyboard we've ever used. As we mentioned earlier, the Bold 9930 has a wide keyboard that hearkens back to the original Bold, aka the BlackBerry 9000, which is still widely loved by BlackBerry fans. The keyboard on the Bold 9930 is very spacious, and the keys themselves are taller and larger than before. Each key has a raised beveled edge that results in a satisfying click when pressed. We found typing to be easy, fast, and efficient. The Micro-USB port and 3.5mm headset jack are located on the left spine, while the volume rocker and customizable convenience key are on the right. On the top is the screen lock key. The camera lens and LED flash sit on the back. The microSD card slot is located behind the battery door, but you need to remove

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Text message to up to ten recipients. Page 16 6. Type a message. 7. Press the key. 8. Click Send. SMS text message screen... Page 17: Media Basics Media basics Depending on your BlackBerry® device, the camera or video camera feature might not be supported. Take a picture 1. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. 2. To zoom in to or out from a subject, slide your finger up or down. Page 18: Record A Video 4. To pause recording, click the pause icon. Video camera screen Media tips Do not use your headphones at a high volume. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD. Page 19 Show or hide the progress bar and Touch the screen additional controls while you are playing a media file Show songs from a certain category in a list Touch and hold a category (for example, to of songs show songs from a certain artist, touch and hold an artist name) Show or hide the shortcut bar at the bottom Touch the screen... Page 21: Browser Basics Visit a web page Depending on your wireless service provider, multiple browsers might appear on your BlackBerry® device. For more information about the charges associated with using each browser, contact your wireless service provider. 1. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon. Page 22 Show the cursor so that you can select Click the icon items and links Pan and zoom in to web pages Click the icon... Page 23: Personalize Your Device Personalize your device Change your wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, press the key. 2. Click Options. 3. Click Wallpaper. 4. Perform one of the following actions: • To take a picture, click Camera. Click the camera icon. • To select a picture that you have already taken, click the picture. •... Page 25: About The Blackberry Desktop Software About the BlackBerry Desktop Software You can use BlackBerry® Desktop Software to charge your BlackBerry device, back up and restore device data, and synchronize calendar appointments, music, pictures,

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The screen wasn't evenly sensitive.The Storm combined the drawbacks of a touchscreen and physical keys into one device.The Storm sold 1 million units within 40 days, and the vast majority of them were replaced by Verizon, the model's exclusive carrier, for problems with the pressure sensor. Many of the replacement units had to be replaced as well for the same reason. Not only that, but the device suffered from software bugs for months after release.The Storm 2, released in 2009, avoided most of the original's problems with 4 piezoelectric pressure sensors at the corners of the screen and more mature software. It also had Wi-Fi, unlike the original. By the end of the year, RIM controlled 43% of smartphone market in the US, compared to Apple's 25%, Microsoft's 16%, and Google's 7%.The Samsung Galaxy S helped turning touchscreen phones into the normThe year 2010 was a turning point in the mobile market. Apple launched the iPhone 4, with a thinner body, a quadrupled 960 x 640 resolution, and a front-facing camera. At the same time, devices like the Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire turned Android into a respectable iPhone alternative, and touchscreen phones into the norm.RIM couldn't compete with a touchscreen-only device of its own. The BlackBerry Torch 9800, launched that year, looked similar to the Storm models at first sight, but had a sliding keyboard and no SurePress. After peaking at almost 22 million around September 2010, the number of BlackBerry users in the US started declining. Globally, the brand kept growing thanks to expanding into developing markets such as Indonesia.In April 2011, about a year after the first iPad, RIM released its first and only tablet: the BlackBerry PlayBook, with a 7" screen, the ability to record and play (through HDMI) 1080p video, and uniquely for a mobile device, full Adobe Flash support.In 2011, Adobe Flash support could have been a big selling pointThe tablet was criticized for relying on a BlackBerry phone for native email and calendar apps, and only sold well after steep discounts. Around that time, the iPhone had surpassed BlackBerry to become the most popular smartphone in the US.Among the most iconic BlackBerry phone models that hit the mainstream we could mention the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 (2006), BlackBerry Curve 8300/8900 (2007/2009), BlackBerry Storm 9500 (2008), BlackBerry Bold 9700 (2009), BlackBerry Torch 9800 (2010) and BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 (2012).Systematic ProblemsAlthough the number of global BlackBerry subscribers were reaching a record high of 80 million around 2011, this was mostly thanks to high demand for RIM's older phones in Africa and the Middle East. In other markets the writing was on the wall, and competing handsets were slowly but surely taking over.In the summer. The first touch-screen Blackberry, and the first without the distinctive keyboard. It was likely one of the least popular BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry Z10. The Blackberry Storm series is the first device offered by RIM, the company who invented Research in Motion technology, to offer the touch screen feature. Some of the touch screen Blackberry’s continued to offer the keyboard, but the 9500 series were the first Blackberry to offer all of the components completely through the touch screen.