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The days when mobile phones were used predominantly for conducting voice calls have disappeared. Modern mobile handsets such as the Blackberry Bold 9900 enable users to keep in touch with friends and family by using a variety of different methods including e mail and IM services. A recent report suggest that SMS messaging is currently the favoured method for people to keep in touch with one another, especially with teenagers.

Last year a report was conducted that found that teenagers are sending more text messages than ever before. The Nielsen report found that the average teenager was sending 3417 texts per month. At first glance this number seems very high but when you think about it carefully it equates to around 7 texts per waking hour which actually seems a very realistic figure. Excellent new models such as the Blackberry Bold 9900 and the iPhone 4S make sending texts quicker and easier than ever and this can be partly attributed towards the rise in popularity of the SMS message. The reports also discovered that female teenagers send more messages than their male counterparts with an average of nearly 4000 compared with just 2815 for the boys. The trend of sending messages has had a negative effect on the amount of time that teenagers spend talking on the phone. In 2010 teenagers spent around 685 minutes talking on their mobile phones but in 2011 that figure dropped to just 572 minutes.

Mobile phone manufacturers are fully aware of the popularity of messaging services and many modern handsets boast excellent facilities that help to make them the perfect handsets for composing text messages. The Blackberry Bold 9900 is arguably the ultimate handset for messaging. Blackberry devices are renowned for their messaging facilities and the Bold 9900 is the flagship device in the range. A responsive Qwerty keypad enables the speedy composition of texts and an optical trackpad enables users to perform precise editing on message. If you prefer to trade a physical keypad for a larger screen then the Samsung Galaxy Note is a superb phone. The model features a large 5.3 inch screen which means that it can accommodate a virtual keypad with large keys that help to eliminate typing errors. There is even an adjustment available to enable users to customise the keypad so it is more suited for single handed use.

Many manufacturers focus their attention on providing superb messaging facilities and the Blackberry Bold 9900 and the Samsung galaxy Note are great examples of this. The Blackberry will appeal to fans of physical keypads while the Samsung Galaxy note provides a great virtual keypad on its excellent display.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 and the Samsung Galaxy Note are available now.

Blackberry are expanding their range of mobile devices with the introduction of several new handsets including the excellent Blackberry Bold 9790. One of the attractions of this new model is the large number of applications that are currently available from the Blackberry App World. Previously we took a look at the best free applications for the Bold 9900 so now we explore some great options for the Bold 9790.

The modern mobile phone is the perfect tool for enjoying a range of multi media material and the new Blackberry Bold 9790 is no exception. One application that gives users some suberb audio playback features is the excellent BBM Music. This free software allows users to download up to 50 tracks per month which can be added to playlists or enjoyed when the user is offline. The following month the user has the opportunity to swap up to 25 of these tracks for new material. This facility gives users the chance to discover new music by allowing them to constantly update their library. 50 songs may not sound like a huge number but if you have any friends using the service you gain access to their collection. A BBM Music user with 6 friends using the service can potentially enjoy a collection of 300 tracks.

If you prefer to use your handset for photography rather than music then the Photo Studio application allows the simple editing of photographs captured on the device. This software enables users to adjust areas such as brightness, hue and saturation on their snaps. A number of filters are also present to help give photographs a different look. An example of this is the Sepia setting which helps achieve a very vintage look. Once the appearance of the image has been altered users have the option of sharing their media directly with social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Photo Studio really does enhance photographs and should prove a useful tool for anybody who likes to use their 9790 for photography purposes.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 includes the excellent Blackberry Messenger service which enables users to send messages to other Blackberry users for a minimal cost. If you are looking for a similar service to send messages to users on different platforms such as iOS and Android then Whatsapp is the application for you. When you use the software for the first time you simply enter your phone number and the application automatically searches your contacts list to finds other friends who are using this service. Whatsapp uses data rather than allocated text allowances so the service is incredibly cheap and if you are connected to a WiFi networks messages are free. It is not only text messages that can be sent and received with this software, users can attach photographs and video files to their messages.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is a superb new device from RIM and a great selection of applications are available to help you make the very most of the handset. For people who like to make use of the phones multi media features then downloads such as BBM Music and Photo Studio are superb. If you like to keep in contact with family and friends by messaging the Whatsapp can really help you reduce the number of text messages you need as part of your monthly contract.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 and the Blackberry Curve 9380 are available now.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 is the premium model in the Blackberry range of mobile devices. This superb handset offers a full Qwerty keypad together with a high quality capacitive touchscreen to give users superb image quality and excellent navigation. One area that is rapidly improving on Blackberry devices is the excellent Blackberry App World online store. This is where user can download a variety of applications for their device. Although this store does not offer the sheer number of applications that you will find on alternative platforms such as Android and iOS there are still over 60 thousand applications to choose from. We take a look at two of the best free downloads available for this model.

An essential download for owners of the Blackberry Bold 9900 should be the superb Blackberry Protect application. Modern phones can store a variety of personal data but this does mean that if you were to lose or misplace your precious handset your personal data is at risk. Blackberry Protect helps you to locate your phone if it is lost or stolen. By logging into the application website the exact whereabouts of your phone can be displayed on a map. You can then try and recover the phone yourself or pass the information onto the police if you believe that it has been stolen. This excellent application is also superb for protecting your data. Contacts, messages and memos are all automatically backed up by the software so even if you do end up needing to replace your device your information can be easily transferred to your new handset. You can choose how regularly your data is backed up with choices ranging from daily to monthly.

TuneIn Radio is a superb application for the Blackberry Bold 9900 that delivers thousands of internet radio stations directly to the handset. Over 50 thousand stations are available and users have the choice of searching by the genre of music that they want to listen to or by listening the stations alphabetically. There is also a search option available which is perfect if you know the name of the station that you want to listen to. The application enables users to store their favourite stations and location services on the 9900 are utilised so that the device can also find local stations that are available. If you have a WiFi connection available then it is advisable to use this for TuneIn Radio as using a 3G network can eat up around 100MB of data allowance in one hour.

There are thousands of great applications available for the Blackberry Bold 9900 and the two we have looked at are among the very best that we have discovered. Blackberry Protect should be regarded as an important piece of software for all users of this phone while TuneIn Radio delivers a great selection of music that caters for all tastes.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 and the Blackberry Bold 9790 are available now.

RIM have expanded their Bold range of mobile phones with the introduction of the new Blackberry Bold 9790. This impressive new model is arguably one of the most attractive Blackberry devices ever released and sports the very latest version of the popular Blackberry operating system. We have a look at audio and video playback features incorporated on this impressive new model.

Thanks to a handy stereo jack socket the Blackberry Bold 9790 can be used as a portable music player. The phone does come supplied with a basic set of headphones but user can change these for a pair of their own choice thanks to the universal nature of the socket. The music player feature is very similar to versions that we have experienced on many other Blackberry models although the new operating system has improved the visual appearance of the interface and icons. When it comes to playing a track you can either search directly for the song or browse through the album, artist or genre categories that are automatically sorted. A useful feature is the ability to create custom playlists while on the move which means that you can make lists of songs suitable for different uses such as gym music or party songs. Full cover art is supported by the phone so you are presented with an attractive picture of the album or single cover when listening to a track. If you like to adjust the sound settings then there is a selection of preset equaliser settings that can be selected. The Bold 9790 offers a very impressive music player which can be run in the background which enables you to conduct other tasks on your handset while enjoying your favourite music.

Video playback on the Blackberry Bold 9790 is equally as impressive with some great features that really benefit the user. Although the phone is not the ideal device for playing back movies thanks to its smaller than average screen it still performs admirably in this area. A multitude of video file formats are supported by the phone including DivX, Xvid and WMV and all files that we tested on the device played back in high quality with no problems. The models supports files up to 720P resolution meaning that users can enjoy High Definition quality from this device. The screen on this handset is a landscape design which means that you do not have to turn the phone onto its side to enjoy widescreen playback. This feature makes the viewing of clips a very quick and straightforward affair. When playing back a clip if you tap the screen or a button an array of playback controls appears on screen and also a useful option which allows you to adjust the video so that it entirely fills the screen to maximise your viewing experience.

Although the Blackberry Bold 9790 is not aimed at the multi media market it does perform superbly in this area. Audio facilities are excellent with a simple interface and a high quality of sound while the video options also offer great playback and easy operation.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 and the Blackberry Curve 9380 are available now.

The new Blackberry Bold 9790 is a mobile device that can be used for a multitude of different tasks. The model offers some superb multi media features and some excellent social networking facilities. The model is also superb for online use so we take a closer look at the web browser used on this handset.

Blackberry devices have gained a reputation for offering web browsing that is relatively slow and complicated so it is refreshing to see that the Bold 9790 incorporates a browser that is both fast and easy to use. A wealth of features are on hand to ensure the user can enjoy the best possible online experience. The browser supports multi touch which allows users to zoom into segments of text by using the pinch to zoom method. What this means is that rather than simply double tapping the screen to achieve a set level of magnification the user can move their finger and thumb together so they can zoom in at the exact level that they require. Text Reflow is also supported by the Bold 9790 which makes reading text when zoomed in a simpler task. Text Reflow is a formatting feature that automatically adjusts text to fill the screen. Without this feature when you zoom in you would need to scroll sideways to read the remainder of the sentence you are viewing. Text Reflow adjusts everything so you can continue to simply scroll up and down with no text missing to the side of the screen.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 does incorporate a capacitive touchscreen but there is also an optical trackpad located beneath the screen. This trackpad is perfect tool for web browsing as it offers precise navigation similar to what you would expect from a mouse on a desktop computer. When you choose to use this type of navigation rather than the screen a pointer automatically appears on the screen. The one negative aspect to the browser on the Bold 9790 is that it offers no Flash support. This means that flash video that is embedded in any site cannot be played back which is a slight disappointment however his can be forgiven however considering how well the phone performs in all other areas. Users should have no concerns about getting a good internet connection with the phone as it sports multiple connectivity options. For the bests speeds users can connect to a WiFi network while the phone can use 3G networks if you are looking for a mobile connection.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is a high quality mobile phone that offers a superb web browsing. Although the facility does lack Flash support it still offers a range of features that help to ensure that it provides a near faultless online experience.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 and the HTC Sensation XL are available now.

The new Blackberry Bold 9790 is the latest smartphone to be released by RIM. The model joins other devices such as the Bold 9900 at the very top of the range produced by RIM. One area that has really impressed us with this new model is the excellent camera facility that it incorporates so here we take a look at this facility in a little more detail.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 comes fitted with a 5 mega pixel digital camera. Although this standard of resolution is not as high as is available on some smartphones it is still the maximum amount that you will find on a Blackberry device. Where this model differs from other models is that it uses an auto focus facility to help you achieve the highest quality results. In addition to the auto focus feature there is also a Face Detection setting which makes the handset automatically focus on peoples faces within the shot. When you actually take a photograph there are there is a choice of three buttons that you can use to capture the image. In addition to the dedicated camera key you can also press the optical trackpad beneath the screen or use the shutter key displayed on the screen. The Bold 9790 presents the user with a simple interface that is very easy to navigate. From this interface you can access a number of preset scene settings and also toggle the LED flash facility. There is also a button which enables you to adjust more advanced settings such as picture resolution.

The thing that impresses us most about the camera feature on the Blackberry Bold 9790 is the overall quality of the final image. In the shots that we tested we found that there was an extremely high level detail in all shots, even when lighting conditions were less than perfect. Colours are reproduced very well and there are minimal levels of noise. In the past Blackberry devices have been disappointing in the camera department so we were both pleased and surprised to find such quality on this model. The handset can also capture video sequences in VGA resolution however this material does not match the high standards that are set by the still camera. Video is captured at a frame rate of 30 per second and boasts additional features such as continuous auto focus and a video light for filming in darker conditions.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 might not eclipse the Bold 9900 in some areas but it outshines its sister model when it comes to still photography. A simple interface makes capturing the moment very easy and the results are the best we have ever experienced from a Blackberry device.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 and the Blackberry Bold 9900 are available now.

RIM produce several superb Blackberry mobile handsets with the Bold range of models sitting proudly at the very top. Recently we saw the new flagship Bold 9900 model introduced and this has now been joined by a slightly lower specification sibling in the shape of the Bold 9790. We take a look at these two excting models and see how they differ from one another.

Being two of the leading models in the Blackberry portfolio means that these models offer impressive chipsets that help them achieve very impressive performance speeds. The Bold 9900 is the most powerful device in the line up and sports a 1.2Ghz processor that is coupled with a hefty 768MB of RAM memory. This power combined with the improved power management offered by the Blackberry 7.0 operating system makes this the speediest Blackberry we have ever used. The new Bold 9790 uses the same RAM memory as the 9900 but comes fitted with a slightly smaller 1Ghz processor. Despite not being as fast as its big brother the 9790 still impresses with its general speed in all areas including multi tasking. When it comes to browsing the internet on these models both phones offer identical connectivity options to help ensure that there is always a connection available regardless of your location. All three recognised speeds of WiFi are supported by the phones and both can connect to a 3G network if you are on the move or have no access to a WiFi network. Even in the absence of 3G the models both sport EDGE and GPRS connections which offer great data transfer speeds.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 uses the higher quality screen of the two devices. The 640 x 480 resolution display measures 2.8 inches and is the best Blackberry screen that we have ever encountered. Thanks to the high resolution the phone is capable of showing a pixel density of 286 per inch which puts the model in a similar category to phones like the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in this area. The Bold 9790 makes use of a smaller 2.45 inch screen with a lower resolution of 480 x 360 pixels which enables the model to display a respectable 245 pixels per inch. Both of the two screens are capacitive displays which means that users can navigate either directly on the screen itself or by using the optical trackpad which is located just beneath. This dual functionality is superb as on screen navigation is great for some tasks such as web browsing but more precise jobs such as editing documents benefit from the inclusion of the optical trackpad.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 and 9790 are two leading handsets in the range and it is clear to see why. The high quality screens are both impressive while both models offer powerful chipsets that make them the fastest Blackberry devices ever released.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 is available now and the Blackberry Bold 9790 is coming soon.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is the latest mobile handset released by Research In Motion. This new model offers the features we have grown to love from Blackberry devices together with some interesting new introductions. The release of the handset also coincides with an exciting promotion that is being run by Blackberry that gives user access to a huge library of audio tracks.

We have recently seen Apple launch their superb 12 Days Of Christmas Application that enables user to download free gifts and Blackberry have followed suit with a giveaway of their own. Blackberry are offering six months free subscription to their own music service to users of the Blackberry Bold 9790 and all handsets that run a version of the operating system that is 5.0 or later. This new Blackberry Music service is a subscription based platform that allows users to select up to 50 individual music tracks per month. These are managed online and can be organised into playlists that suit you. Once the music is selected you can choose to share your playlists with friends which is where this new service differs from similar platforms that are available. When you opt to share your music with your friends it increases the size of your music library, share with one friend and your collection doubles from 50 to 100 tracks, three friends totals 150. Every month you can choose to replace 25 of the songs in your collection which is a great way of discovering any new music that is available.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is the perfect device to take full advantage of the excellent service that Blackberry Music offers. The phone incorporates a good standard of screen that can produce a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. This means that cover artwork can be displayed in great quality. Superb connectivity options also ensure that you get the best possible connection to the online service. The model features Wireless LAN capabilities which means that the device can connect to WiFi networks and even when you are on the move the phone can connect to a 3G network for a great data exchange speed. When it comes to listening to your music you can choose between the phones own loudspeakers or using headphones connected to the 3.5mm stereo socket. This socket is a universally used connection meaning that an almost endless choice of headphones can be used with the model.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is an impressive phone and the appeal of the model is enhanced thanks to the six months free subscription to Blackberry Music. This new service lets you to discover a range of great music and enjoy it on one of the leading smartphone’s currently available.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is coming soon and the White iPhone 4S are available now.

Gone are the days when the mobile phone was only used to conduct calls and send SMS text messages. The modern mobile has access to a variety of other types of communication including social networking services and instant messaging. Another area that has benefitted from advancements in phone technology is the email. This type of message was once used to send text and data between office based computers but modern smartphones can now take advantage of this excellent method of communication. We look at some phones with the best email facilites.

When you think of emailing on a modern mobile handset the first name that comes to mind is Blackberry and their new Bold 9900 device is the undoubted king in this area. The 9900 sits proudly at the top of the Blackberry range and offers a powerful 1.2Ghz processor together with the very latest version of the Blackberry operating system. These handsets were originally designed with business users in mind so we naturally expect the devices to offer unrivalled email features and this phone does not disappoint. The full Qwerty keypad is an obvious advantage and it helps the speedy composition of messages. The keypad is well constructed and each individual button is well spaced out meaning that you make minimal errors when typing a message. If you are looking to attach photograph files to your email message then the software used on this phone allows you to adjust the file size to improve the time it takes to send the message and there are also extensive editing options included.

If you are looking for great email features at a more pocket friendly price than the Blackberry Bold 9900 then you will find the Curve range of RIM phones hard to beat. The new Curve 9360 is not as fast as the Bold 9900 but it still uses an impressive 800Mhz processor that means that it performs well when compared with similarly priced devices. The phone also lacks a capacitive touchscreen which means all navigation must be performed with the optical trackpad but this is no great hardship to anybody who is used to using a Blackberry device. If you are looking for a high quality and responsive touchscreen on which to compose your messages rather than a physical keypad then the iPhone 4S is the handset for you. The 3.5 inch screen means that the device is not as large as many modern phones but still big enough to include large keys and an impressive predictive text system. The improved notifications system that is used on this phone also alerts you the moment you recieve new mail meaning you will never miss that important email.

All modern smartphones offer good email features but the Blackberry Bold 9900 really is outstanding in this area. If a Blackberry takes your fancy but you do not want to spend to much money then the Curve 9360 is a great option while the iPhone 4S is the phone of choice for those not looking for a physical keyboard.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 and the iPhone 4S are available now.

In the Blackberry range of mobile phones the Bold devices sit at the very top of the range above the likes of the Curve and the Torch handsets. RIM have now launched the new Blackberry Bold 9790, a device that can been seen as a budget version of the Bold 9900 or as a successor to the Bold 9780. We take a look at this new phone and see how it compares with the 9780.

In terms of the physical size of both devices the new Blackberry Bold 9790 has managed to shave around 3mm off the overall depth meaning that the model measures an incredibly slim 11.4mm. The weight of the phone has also reduced by 15 grammes to just 107 grammes. It is not only the dimesnsions of the new model that have changed but also many of the technical specifications are different. The Bold 9780 used an optical trackpad for navigation around the screen but the new model offers a capacitive touchscreen display in addition to the trackpad. In terms of screen resolution both models are identical with a 480 x 360 display which equates to a pixels per inch rating of 246. One area where the 9790 offers a massive improvement over its predeccessor is with the internal storage capacity that it offers. The model is loaded with 8GB of internal capacity and this is accompanied by a micro SD card slot that can accept cards with a capacity of up to 32GB. The earlier model offered the same micro SD facilities but with a much smaller internal storage of just 256MB.

The new Blackberry Bold 9790 operates at a much faster pace than the Bold 9780 thanks to the more powerful 1Ghz processor that it incorporates. This improved processing power is joined by 768MB of RAM to ensure that the model is well equipped to handle any future advancements in technology. This superb specification is an improvement from the 624 MHz processor and 512MB RAM that was used by the 9780 model. One area where there is very little difference between the two phones is the digital camera facility. Both devices can capture a high quality 5 mega pixel still image and boast some handy extras in the shape of a useful autofocus function and an LED flash facility. VGA resolution video footage can also be recorded by both of these devices.

The new Blackberry Bold 9790 is a welcome addition to the Bold range of phones. The model offers some big improvements over its predecessor and should prove a great option for consumers who do not want to pay extra pounds for the premium Bold 9900 model.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is coming soon and the Blackberry Bold 9900 are available now.

The Blackberry mobile phone has established a reputation as a leading smartphone with unrivalled messaging facilities. These excellent features have seen the handsets strike a chord with both business users and the younger market who frequently use messaging facilities. So what is the best Blackberry device for you? We take a brief look at the range and highlight the differences between the main models including the excellent Blackberry Bold 9900.

The Blackberry range can be broken down into three different types of models which are the Curve, Torch and Bold devices. The Curve handsets are the entry level models within the range and offer great functionality at an affordable price. One of the most popular phones in this range is the excellent Blackberry Curve 9360 which offers great user speeds thanks to the 800Mhz processor that it employs. The 9360 does not incorporate a touchscreen so navigation is left to a very accurate optical trackpad which is sandwiched between the full Qwerty keypad and the 2.5 inch display. Stepping up a level you will find the Torch models, a range that are perhaps aimed at the younger audience who require both style and features at a good price. Theses models are the only ones that offer a full touchscreen with the Qwerty keypad hidden away underneath the screen on a slider mechanism. The most popular model is the superb Torch 9800 which uses a much larger 3.2 inch display with a resolution of 360 x 480. A 624Mhz processor ensures that the device operates at a good speed and a range of superb connectivity options including WiFi and 3G means that the social networking facilities are great, an element which is vital on a device targeting a younger audience.

At the top of the Blackberry range you will find the impressive Bold handsets which aim to deliver the ultimate smartphone experience. The showpiece model in this range is the excellent Blackberry Bold 9900 which boasts the best build quality and the slimmest design with the model measuring just 10.5mm in depth. This model offers a capacitive touchscreen display alongside the famous Qwerty keypad but there is also the an optical trackpad present should you prefer to navigate using this. The 640 x 480 resolution display offers the highest pixel density in the range at 286 pixels per inch. This exciting handset also uses a powerful 1.2Ghz processor which make it the fastest Blackberry phone currently available. Camera facilities are impressive with a 5 mega pixel still camera being accompanied by a video capture feature capable of recording footage at 720P HD resolution.

Blackberry produce a mobile phone for just about every kind of consumer. The Curve devices offer great features at a wallet friendly price and the Torch phones will appeal to a younger user thanks to the large touchscreen display. The Bold range incorporates the ultimate technology and models such as the Blackberry Bold 9900 compare very well against other premium models such as the iPhone 4S.

The Blackberry Bold 9900 and the Blackberry Torch 9800 are available now.

Research In Motion have established a superb reputation for producing mobile handsets that offer excellent features with a high level of user friendliness. The new Blackberry Bold 9790 is the latest addition to their range and incorporates some superb new functions together with facilities like the full Qwerty keypad that the brand have been renowned for using over the years. We take a look at some of the newer aspects of this model that help the phone compete with other smartphone’s that are currently available.

One feature that is becoming more common on the modern mobile device is NFC and the Blackberry Bold 9790 also offers this facility. NFC stands for Near Field Communication and is a new wireless technology designed to work over very short distances. One area where NFC will be useful to phone consumers is when it come to paying for goods in retail outlets. The 9790 stores your debit card details on the phone so when you have completed your shopping your handset and literally be held in front of a special transmitter. The user will then be presented with a screen on their phone which asks for a PIN number and when this has been entered correctly the transaction is complete. This method of payment will soon become the way that many of us make purchases but at present their is only a handful of phones that offer the technology. NFC security is very good and the fact that data is exchanged over distances of up to 8 cm it means that is very unlikely that anybody can be in close enough proximity to you to be able to trigger a data exchange. The fact that a PIN number is required also adds another level of security which is important in this modern age of cyber theft. There are numerous other potential uses for NFC including linking the phone with other compatible devices for exchanging files but the payment services are perhaps the most interesting as it could change the way in which we all use our mobile phones.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 features a powerful voice activated search feature that works very well indeed. Some mobile phones incorporate similar facilities but very few offer the precision or the search range that the new Bold 9790 does. All areas of the phone are searched including emails, contacts and music. The facility also stretches as far as the internet meaning that the entire world wide web can be searched by simply saying the word that you want to find. Another excellent aspect of the Bold 9790 is the Blackberry Messenger platform. This great system enables all Blackberry users to send free messages to one another regardless of their current location. This service has been responsible for the huge popularity that Blackberry devices have gained with the younger generation who spend much of their time messaging one another rather than conducting voice calls.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is a great mix of old established features like the Qwerty keypad with some new innovations such as NFC and the voice search option. This phone will appeal to business users and also a younger audience wanting to take advantage of the excellent Blackberry Messenger service and the phones superb social networking features.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is coming soon and the Blackberry Bold 9900 is available now.

RIM are set to launch their brand new Bold 9790 device very soon to the delight of Blackberry fans everywhere. This new handset looks very similar to previous devices in the range but offers some excellent improvements that help the phone compete against many rival smartphones that are currently available. We take a quick look at what this model has to offer.

As is consistent with previous Bold devices the new 9790 is constructed from the very best materials to help ensure that this model will look great and perform well for a longer period than many current phones. The body is built from high quality metals and plastics that make the phone look and feel superb. The screen that is fitted on the model is finished with a scratch resistant coating that helps prevent it picking up scratches and damage over the course of its life. In terms of dimensions the phone measures 110 x 60 x 11.4mm and weighs just 107 grammes which is considerably lighter than the 130 grammes that the Bold 9900 weighs. One of the big improvements present on this model that was not available on many earlier devices is that the famous optical trackpad is now accompanied by a capacitive touchscreen. This gives the user a choice of how they navigate around the display. The touchscreen is perfect for web pages or for managing audio and video files whilst the optical trackpad proves more accurate when editing text documents and composing emails. The screen can display a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels which may not sound particularly great but is impressive considering the screen measures just 2.45 inches.

RIM have established a tradition for producing phones that operate at a very fast speed and the Blackberry Bold 9790 is no exception. The phone sports a 1Ghz Marvell PXA930 processor which despite only offering a single core still operates at a lightning fast pace. This processor is accompanied by 768MB of RAM which is more than enough to ensure that the model can handle any future updates and software that may be released. As you would expect the model runs on the Blackberry 7.0 operating system whcih is the best version of the software that has ever been released. The user interface on the phone looks superb thanks to the Liquid Graphics system that the operating system supports and all icons and widgets are attractive and colourful. There is a high quality camera incorporated in the model that is capable of capturing images at a resolution of 5 million pixels whilst video recording is also available in more basic VGA quality.

The new Blackberry Bold 9790 is a welcome new addition to the range. This model will not compete with the premium smartphones that are available but proves a great alternative to the dozens of touchscreen mid range phones that are available.

The Blackberry Bold 9790 is coming soon and the Blackberry Bold 9900 is available now.