BlackBerry has launched the Torch, a direct competitor to Apple’s iPhone. The Torch has touchscreen capability as well as a slide-out keyboard.
Powered by a new software platform – BlackBerry 6 – the Torch can combine information feeds from email, text messaging and Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. It has a new podcast application and an improved zoom function for viewing websites with small text.
According to The Guardian the Torch has been described by technology commentators as an attempt at an “iPhone killer’.
The Torch will be available in the US from 12 August and will role out in Britain later this year.
