After the BlackBerry Curve 3G finished junketing around Canada with Rogers, it is now backpacking to a new continent altogether. RIM has doffed the silk off its BlackBerry Curve 9300 for Australia. This handset renders support to high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks all over the world.
This device features a QWERTY keypad and an optical trackpad for seamless navigation. Offering connectivity via integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, the Curve operates on the BlackBerry 5 and is ready for the company’s latest OS 6. The BlackBerry 6 is anticipated to come for this smartphone soon depending on carrier certifications. It sports a camera with video recording capability and has a microSD or SDHC slot which can be used to expand the storage capacity up to 32GB.
“The BlackBerry Curve series has been very popular in Australia and we are excited to extend the series with the new BlackBerry Curve 3G,” asserted Adele Beachley, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Curve 3G is both powerful and user-friendly, providing a smart choice for the growing number of first-time smartphone buyers who are looking for a better way to stay connected in their personal and work lives.”
The BlackBerry Curve 3G supports 3G networks which assist users in quicker browsing, seamless streaming, and the ability to take calls while browsing. Additionally, mobile aficionados in Australia can stay connected with friends using BlackBerry Messenger or other SNS. The handset is outfitted with dedicated music keys for instant access to a multitude of songs.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 will retail at Optus and Vodafone stores from the beginning of September. By October, three more stores is expected to sell the handset. Users will have to check out the respective carriers’ information for the pricing and in-store date.