Research In Motion hasn't said much about its new BlackBerry Z10 ahead of its Jan. 30 official unveiling, but recent leaks of purported pictures, and first commercials for the smartphone continue to suggest handset will be available on Verizon and AT&T and will be well worth the wait.
Business Insider posted detailed pictures of what could very possibly be the BlackBerry Z10 from an anonymous inside source that was somehow able to already get their hands on the highly anticipated smartphone. The source reportedly claims he's been testing two variants of the device: one for AT&T and another for Verizon. The report looks to be legit, as the Verizon logo can clearly be seen in Business Insider's photos, and bear striking similarities to other similar "leaked" photos of the Z10 floating around the web.
Click here to see Business Insider's pics of the BlackBerry Z10
After spending some time with the handset, Business Insider's source had this to say about the new BlackBerry Z10:
"The build quality is really nice. The back cover feels rubbery and snaps on sort of like the back cover on Samsung's Galaxy S III. The screen looks great. The web browser is very quick, just as fast as a desktop browser. It also supports Flash. You can set up separate profiles for work and personal use. This is good for people who want to use one phone for business and play. It integrates with Evernote. The new AppWorld store looks a lot like the Google Play store for Android apps. It only takes one minute to boot up."
According to BGR India, nine advertisements have already leaked for BlackBerry10, each spotlighting a new feature for the handsets. The feature-themed ads are reportedly tagged with phrases like "Blackberry Keyboard," "Time Shift Camera," and "Blackberry Calendar."
While the phone isn't expected to hit stores until sometime around Feb. 26, according to iDigitalTimes, the new BlackBerry 10 phones are already receiving stellar reviews.
"Research in Motion has won key government security certification for its BlackBerry 10 operating system months ahead of its launch, allowing the smartphone to be used in secure government workplaces," reported Zack Whittaker of CNET.
When the BlackBerry 10 is eventually released on Jan. 30 the phone will reportedly be available in two models, the X10 and Z10, according to BGR. The Z10, also known as the L-series, features a touch-screen keyboard, removable back cover, NFC antenna, micro-SIM and microSD slots, and a removable 1,800mAh battery.
The X10 model opts for a more traditional design using the old school QWERTY style keyboard. The phone will reportedly be available in both black and white, and rumors indicate the phone will feature a 4.2-inch screen with 1280x768 resolution.
"In building BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a truly unique mobile computing experience that constantly adapts to your needs. Our team has been working tirelessly to bring our customers innovative features combined with a best in class browser, a rich application ecosystem, and cutting-edge multimedia capabilities. All of this will be integrated into a user experience - the BlackBerry Flow - that is unlike any smartphone on the market today," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of RIM.
Rather not wait until Jan. 30 to get your hands on RIM's new smartphone? You can pre-order the BlackBerry 10 now from Canadian carrier, Rogers.
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