BlackBerry website shows BlackBerry Torch 9810 and Torch 9850/60 branding

By Bla1ze on 26 Jul 2011 01:20 am

We know RIM has something cooking for later today in the way of device announcements but what devices, exactly still remains somewhat a mystery. The possible slip up you see above could really serve two purposes here.

One being that it confirms that the device which was once known as the BlackBerry Monaco / Monza / Storm 3 will indeed be branded as a Torch when announced, as expected. The second, being that these are the devices that will get announced tomorrow when RIM makes it known what they are up to. Either way, things are starting to heat up now and if all goes as we're thinking it will -- August is going to be a great month for those who have been holding out for some new BlackBerry Smartphones. Thanks, billjansen!

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Topics: BlackBerry Torch 9810 BlackBerry Torch 9850 BlackBerry Torch 9860 News & Rumors

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25 comments

bighap Jul 26, 2011 at 1:23 am

It's not a torch :p

Deathcommand Jul 26, 2011 at 1:38 am

its a headset...

Obviously...

TyePo Jul 26, 2011 at 1:25 am

Can't waaaait. Bring on the bold 9900 OFFICIAL release date already so I can get a good nights sleep. (preferably official TELUS release date)

WillieLee Jul 26, 2011 at 1:30 am

Bla1ze is finally vindicated!

MaxPayne79 Jul 26, 2011 at 2:10 am

well there was an internal email floating around a few weeks ago that confirmed it being called a torch, hence why i stopped harassing him, lol. :P

UrbanGlowCam Jul 26, 2011 at 1:37 am

lol Bla1ze how many users have you had to convince it will be called Torch? :p

Bla1ze Jul 26, 2011 at 2:10 am

I swear if this thing shows up as something other then a Torch, RIM changed it last minute just to make me look silly.

TS_Cycle_Salvage433 Jul 26, 2011 at 9:22 pm

They're out to get you. I'd sleep with one eye open!

katinak714 Jul 26, 2011 at 2:10 am

I for one am tired of being told to wait.
RIM? Tell us already! I mean, come on....

MaxPayne79 Jul 26, 2011 at 2:11 am

Im curious how you know they're going to be announcements made tomorrow? what's so special about tomorrow?

Sparro Jul 26, 2011 at 2:12 am

I want the Torch 9860 running on TELUS HSPA right now!!! Bring it!!!

123berryaddicted Jul 26, 2011 at 2:23 am

I'll tell ya what, they had better be announcing more than just the curves and torches... Bring on the Bold 9900 please!

Krypto Jul 26, 2011 at 2:43 am

Max, we know the announcements are coming because RIM announced it via their @BlackBerry Twitter account.

And Bla1ze, thank god this naming game is finally getting cleared up.

@ Sparro, I know what you mean. Can't wait. Alas, we will need to for just a tiny bit longer. Hopefully RIM will announce some release dates tomorrow as well.

Kesha09 Jul 26, 2011 at 3:20 am

The Bold 9900 and the Torch 9860 should arrive at Telus most probably also in August.
Cant wait !!

bigbob417 Jul 26, 2011 at 6:34 am

Will you PLEASE drop the petulant, infantile and just plain annoying "it-doesn't-slide-so-it's-not-a-Torch" argument. Where is it written that the Torch would ONLY ever slide with a keyboard?

birdman_36 Jul 26, 2011 at 8:35 am

You must be a writer for the National Post or something to use all them big words.