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As expected and as most of you already knew, most of the BlackBerry hype nowadays circles around the all new BlackBerry Bold 9900 series.  It’s no secret that BlackBerry users love a real full QWERTY keyboard to use, and a large one at that.  Touchscreen has grown on many of us as well as we see it evolve in other smartphones and even BlackBerry devices including the Storm and Torch 9800.  Therefore, the Bold 9900 series gets both touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard without needing to slide it up and down.

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A new screenshot has leaked out yesterday showing the BlackBerry Torch 9850 headed to Verizon on September 8th.  So the launch is right around the corner, but is anyone waiting for this device or did the Bold 9930 steal the spotlight? Let us know your thoughts!

Source: VZbuzz, N4BB

The PocketBerry Phone Store is offering the BlackBerry Torch 9850 from Sprint for only $99 on a two year contract.  If you’re upgrading, it’s only $119.99, so either way your saving some money.  The BlackBerry Torch 9850 is an all touchscreen device which RIM refers to as a “multimedia powerhouse” with its high resolution display and let alone the large screen it has.  It has pretty much replaced the Storm series which didn’t do so well in the past with two generations worth.  Here’s the stock specs from the store:

• Sprint’s First Full Touch Screen BlackBerry Smartphone
• Powerful New BlackBerry Operating System- BlackBerry 7 OS
• Documents To Go Lets You Create and Edit Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Documents
• 5MP Camera With Flash, 4x Digital Zoom, and 720p HD Video Capture
• Enjoy Fluid Touch Screen Navigation With Proprietary Liquid Graphics Technology
• The Globally-capable Torch Has Integrated GPS To Help You Find Your Way Anywhere
• Add Up To 11 Email Addresses, Including 10 Supported Email Accounts, and 1 BlackBerry Email Account
• Stay Connected Through Social Networking Apps Like Social Feeds 2.0, Facebook, Twitter, and More
• BlackBerry Messenger 6 Lets You Chat Real-time With Your Friends Anytime, Anywhere
• Great Sprint Apps Including TV, Navigation, Sprint Football Live, and NASCAR Sprint Cup
• PlayBook Compatible

Check out the BlackBerry Torch 9850 from Sprint >>

Now this is a huge leak!  All the new BlackBerry 7 device got a leaked OS earlier tonight.  This one’s OS 7.0.0.353 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, Torch 9810, and Torch 9850/9860.  Download and install at your own risk of course since they are leaked.  I did try the 9930 build and personally it seems a lot stable than before.  Hit the jump for the download links.

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We already let you know about AT&T officially launching the BlackBerry Torch 9810 yesterday, and along with that release came Sprint with two new devices as well – the Torch 9850 and Bold 9930.  The Bold 9930 is being offered for $199, a bit cheaper than what T-Mobile has it out for.  The Torch 9850 gets a price tag of $199 with a $50 mail-in rebate.  Check out both devices using the links below.

BlackBerry Torch 9850 >>

BlackBerry Bold 9930 >>

BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.0.0.1346 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 7.0.0.1346
Consisting of:

• Applications: 7.0.0.261
• Software Platform: 5.0.0.464
• File name: 9850AMEA_PBr7.0.0_rel1346_PL5.0.0.464_A7.0.0.261_U.S._Cellular_.exe
• File size: 197.61MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download OS 7.0.0.261 for the BlackBerry Torch 9850 >>

Sprint has come out the closet and announced the launch of two new BlackBerry devices coming officially on August 21st – the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850.  Verizon launched the Bold 9930 today officially online, with availability in stores on August 25th.  It looks like Sprint will be launching the devices in stores and online on the same date.  As for pricing, the Bold 9930 gets $249 with a 2 year contract and the Torch 9850 for $149 with a $50 mail-in rebate.  Of course the Bold 9930 is the better device as it’s equipped with NFC while the Torch lacks it.

Finally some new US BlackBerry news! Everything lately has been around Canada as they had first dibs on devices starting with the Bold 9900.  According to these memos leaked out, Sprint is expected to get the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850 on August 21st.  The last we heard was that Sprint would be carrying the new BlackBerry devices in fall, so this does come off a bit confusing. Any way, here’s the pricing for both:

• BlackBerry Torch 9850 – $449.99 outright, $149.99 with 2 year contract
• BlackBerry Bold 9930 -  $499.99 outright, $249.99 with a 2 year contract

So the Bold is a bit more than the Torch.  Keep in mind the Bold does get NFC capability which the Torch is currently lacking.  If you need the best of both worlds (touchscreen and real QWERTY keyboard), then the Bold is for you.  Torch is targeted more towards full touchscreen lovers in best hopes to draw attention away from Android and iOS devices.

Source: CB

We’ve put up polls and surveys like this in the past, but I feel like now is a good time to see how Berry users feel about what’s currently out there.  RIM officially announced the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 (was previously announced at BBWC 2011 actually), Torch 9850/9860, and Torch 9810.  Since then we’ve been seeing endless photos and hands on video clips with the devices.  Based on what you’ve seen so far, which device is best suited for you and why? Drop us a line in the comments and tweet away!