With the iPhone scheduled to appear on July 11, I think RIM is trying to insert just a touch of F.U.D. (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) into the minds of buyers. A video was just sent out by RIM that gives a very brief overview of the yet to be priced or scheduled for release Blackberry Bold. This video is a pretty high level look at the device that points out the web browser (static page) and the nice big screen for watching movies. Watch the movie for yourself at the link below.

Link: Blackberry Bold Video via CB

Photo via BGR

Behold the newly leaked photographs of what can only be a prototype for a future clamshell Blackberry smartphone. There’s no information about what’s under the hood with this Berry, code named “Kickstart”. While certainly RIM is praying this model will continue their lucky sales streak, there are several things on my wish list for this phone. Will RIM introduce improvements to the Kickstart or is this a page from Motorola’s failed playbook of “release the Razr in umpteen colors and variations”. There are 6 things that will have to happen before I’ll spend money on this flip phone. Want to know what they are? Keep reading.

via: BGR

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