RIM has announced that the BlackBerry Storm2 will be made available via Verizon Wireless from October 28. Along with this, the company has also announced their long awaited BlackBerry OS 5.0. This new operating system incorporates a host of new features. The BlackBerry Storm2 along with OS 5.0 is said to provide users a never before touchscreen experience.
The Storm2 features a smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate. The 3.25-inch screen of this handset flaunts a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. The screen comes integrated with functions like Send, End, Menu and Escape. The SurePress technology makes navigating practically effortless. The other features of the handset include 256MB of Flash memory, 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and support for Wi-Fi and EV-DO.
The BlackBerry OS 5.0 brings with it a greater stability and new flick-gestures for the Storm’s browser. The software claims to render the Storm a whole lot more usable, with noticeably reduced delay while toggling between applications
The Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm2 will be made available from October 28. The smartphone will be priced at $179.99 after a two year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate. The BlackBerry OS 5.0 is now available for original Blackberry Storm users.