The smartphone arrives with a dedicated BlackBerry Messenger key

May 9, 2012 12:48 GMT  ·  By

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has just announced the availability of a new BlackBerry device, and carriers around the world have already started to unveil offerings for it.

T-Mobile UK has placed the new BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone on its website on 24-month deals, and is offering it for free on plans that start at £15.50 ($25 / 19 Euro). The deal will provide users with 50 minutes, 250 texts, 750MB internet and Unlimited BlackBerry email.

The newly unveiled smartphone will also be included in the package, with all of the new features that RIM has loaded it with.

The mobile phone comes with a 2.44-inch display capable of delivering a 320 x 240 pixels resolution, while featuring 512MB of RAM and the same amount of ROM.

Additionally, it sports a microSD memory card slot that provides users with the possibility to expand the available internal memory by up to up to 32GB, and features built-in GPS receiver and FM Radio. It offers support for 3G and WiFi networks.

On the back, the new device features a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper with flash and video recording capabilities. The phone’s battery can deliver up to six hours of talk time or up to 480 hours of standby time.

Most importantly, the new BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone arrives with various social networking features.

“The BlackBerry Curve 9320 has a dedicated BlackBerry Messenger key to let you chat, send pictures or share the latest news in an instant,” the wireless carrier notes on its website.

“You can even see when your message has been delivered. Meanwhile the social feeds app lets you check what's happening on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and your blogs, all in one place.”

Through the included support for 3G connectivity, the mobile phone provides users with fast access to the Internet. Navigation is swift with the BlackBerry Browser included in RIM’s OS 7.1.

“You'll be able to respond to messages the moment they arrive, and update your social networks easily, thanks to the BlackBerry Curve 9320's class-leading QWERTY keypad. A long-lasting battery means you can stay online when you're out and about without running out of juice,” T-Mobile also notes.