China Mobile is all geared up to release two new BlackBerry device, Curve 8980 and Bold 9700.
There is no doubt that everyone eagerly waits for the launch of new BlackBerry smartphones in the market. And, as soon as that happens, customers jump into the queue to grab a piece of the new handset. A similar kind of situation can be seen in China because a new BlackBerry model is going to enter the China market. The new BlackBerry Curve 8980 very soon can be seen at the smartphone stores in China.
The device is going to make its entry in China after a long haul of almost of year. It is said that the Chinese carrier China Mobile will bring the new smartphone to the new market. We are yet to hear any official announcement from the maker of BlackBerry handsets, Research In Motion, or from the Chinese telecom company Chine Mobile. But, it is pretty much sure that the event is going to occur soon. And, it is also being speculated that the release will also include Bold 9700, through the same carrier.
The new model BlackBerry Curve 8980 made headlines last year during the month of October. At that time, some photos and features of the smartphone was leaked into the market, and thus, it was given a code name of Atlas. And, now it is back into the news, as it reappeared on a Chinese website. The Chinese telecom giant, China Mobile is all geared to launch the new BlackBerry Curve 8980 in China.
If we go by the features, the device is believed to be based on Wi-Fi technology. Now, this Wi-Fi seems pretty much interesting because this technology is not allowed by the Chinese telecom regulatory board. So, there is no doubt that RIM has managed to escape from the strict rules of Chinese regulatory restrictions. Last year, we were flooded with rumors that Verizon will be branded as the carrier of the BlackBerry model Curve 8980. But, unlike last year, it is quite sure that within couple of weeks the new smartphone will be seen at the mobile stores in China. The device is fully compatible with Wi-Fi technology, but it lags behind in 3G compatibility. But, you do not have to get disheartened because you can choose the other model, Bold 9700, which is fully compatible with 3G networks.
As far as the prices of the new smartphones are concerned, it is still unclear. But, one thing is for sure that the Curve will be cheaper than the Bold 9700.
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