The smartphone is expected to hit shelves next month

Jan 26, 2013 18:58 GMT  ·  By

With less than a week left until BlackBerry 10's official announcement, more details on the smartphones powered by RIM's new platform surface.

Even though Research In Motion did not confirm how many devices it will launch next week, we expect at least one will make its way onto shelves in February – BlackBerry Z10.

The full-touch smartphone will be launched globally at various carriers, but Canadians are more likely to be among the first to be able to grab this one.

Anyway, Engadget reports that customers in the UK looking to get their hands on a SIM-free BlackBerry 10 will be able to do so via Carphone Warehouse.

It looks like the UK-based retailer already put a price tag on the Z10, so BlackBerry fans should prepare their wallets as this one won't come cheap.

According to screenshot taken off Carphone Warehouse's internal database, BlackBerry Z10 will be available for purchase for no less than £480/€565/$760 outright.