Another day, another BlackBerry 10 launch. Today saw the Z10 officially announced over in the Philippines, just 48 hours after the Indonesia launch that we also posted about. BlackBerry are certainly building up the air miles with the rollout of the BlackBerry Z10 and the hype seems to be pretty big everywhere they go. America - your time is real soon. Just hold out a little longer. It will be worth it - trust me.

Manila, the Philippines – BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) recently announced the launch of the all new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone in the Philippines. The BlackBerry Z10 (all touch) is the first smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10, the re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented BlackBerry platform that creates a new and unique mobile computing experience. The BlackBerry Z10 will be available from authorized carriers and retailers in the Philippines. Customers can reserve the new BlackBerry Z10 from authorized retailers at www.buybb10.com starting today. The new smartphone is expected to be available in the Philippines starting 19th March. For more information, visit ph.blackberry.com/BlackBerryZ10.

Cameron Vernest, Country Director for the Philippines at BlackBerry said, “2013 is the tenth year since BlackBerry smartphones were first officially introduced here. We are excited to announce that the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone is coming to the Philippines. BlackBerry 10 offers a faster and smarter experience that continuously adapts to you. Every feature, every gesture, and every detail is designed to keep you moving.”

Available in two colors, Black and White, the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone is elegant and distinctive, and the fastest, most advanced BlackBerry smartphone yet. It features a 1.5 GHz dual core processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 64GB cards. The smartphone also includes the latest enhancements in high density pixel and screen technology to display clear, sharp, and incredibly vivid images. It features a micro HDMI out port for presentations, and advanced sensors such NFC (near field communications) to support mobile payments and the exchange of information with a tap of the smartphone.

How many of you folk in the Philippines will be picking up the Z10 as soon as you can? Please let us know in the comments.

 

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