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When the BlackBerry 9720 started to appear many BlackBerry 10 owners scoffed at the the idea of running a BlackBerry 7.1 device again but the fact is, there's still several markets where that device will do well. With that under consideration, we've already seen plenty of images of the 9720 in action but some new videos from BerryInsider have now popped up on YouTube showing off the device as well.
In the videos, you can see BlackBerry isn't simply pushing out yet another BlackBerry 7.1 device, as they did make several small refinements to the OS. The lock screen resembles that of a BlackBerry 10 device, you get the camera quick launcher from BlackBerrry 10, although it doesn't seem all that 'quick' and you get a new sharing menu as well.
Is that enough to make me want another BlackBerry 7.1 device? Not at all, I'm all ready to move onto the A-Series but for those who want another BlackBerry 7.1 smartphone, the BlackBerry 9720 is it.
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