RIM (makers of BlackBerry range of handsets) launched BlackBerry 9000, aka Blackberry Bold smartphone. Aimed squarely at Apple’s iPhone, Bold supports the much-hyped 3G networks, integrated GPS and Wi-Fi. RIM also said that BlackBerry Bold can run more sophisticated business software, thanks to faster hardware.
BlackBerry has been preferred by business customers throughout the world, thanks to the superior business capabilities. However, with smartphones getting increasingly sophisticated, personal devices like iPhone has business features to rival BlackBerry. In fact, ever since its launch, iPhone has gnawed away at Blackberry’s share in various markets, notably USA.
The Bold also is beautifully styled, with a smooth black finish, perhaps trying to woo customers with the design of the Bold. BlackBerry Bold allows users to manage and sync their music with iTunes, which is another attempt at wooing Apple users.
An interesting bit: Some BlackBerry users are addicted to it so much so that they are called CrackBerries, in reference to ‘crack‘.
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Holy crap, that is nice looking! But with the new 3G iPhone coming out soon, I don’t know if it can compete!