Research In Motion hasn't said much about its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones ahead of their official Jan. 30 unveiling, but as of today it looks like we can confirm many of the purported specs for the highly anticipated Z10 model.
Tech news site Techradar somehow got its hands on the official training documents for the Z10 from RIM confirming many of the details already "leaked" about the new device.
The documents reveal the first BlackBerry 10 L-Series, also referred to as the Z10, is an all-touch-screen phone featuring a 4.2-inch display with a high-definition resolution of 1280x768, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and an 1,800 mAh battery. The phone will also have a front-facing 2 megapixel camera, 2X digital zoom, and 720p video recording, said the report. The handset's backside features an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, auto focus, 5X digital zoom and shoots high-quality video in 1080p.
According to Techradar, there will be four versions of the first BlackBerry 10 L-Series phone, with three carrying 4G LTE.
In other BlackBerry 10 leaks, the RIM devotees over at CrackBerry uncovered an internal sales manual for the BlackBerry 10 handsets from Canadian retailer Rogers and have posted numerous images detailing the new phones' specs and features on its website.
The links are apparently dead now, but CrackBerry has the whole training manual for your perusal here.
While RIM has still yet to confirm an official release date for the X10 and Z10, an image has surfaced online suggesting a Feb. 28 release for the new smartphones, according to Digital Trends. A screenshot from Best Buy Canada's stock control system shows a BlackBerry 10 device listed with a release date of Feb. 28 and shows a retail price of $799. Although, which model the report is referring to is unclear. If accurate, the pricing would be $50 less than an unlocked 64GB Apple iPhone 5, and at least $250 more than the average cost for a 16GB Samsung Galaxy S3.
BlackBerry 10 phones are reportedly already receiving stellar reviews ahead of their official release.
"Research in Motion has won key government security certification for its BlackBerry 10 operating system months ahead of its launch, allowing the smartphone to be used in secure government workplaces," reported Zack Whittaker of CNET.
When the BlackBerry 10 is eventually released on Jan. 30 the phone will reportedly be available in two models, the X10 and Z10, according to BGR.
While the Z10 opts for an all-touch-screen design, the X10 model employs more traditional design using the old school QWERTY style keyboard. The phone will reportedly be available in both black and white, and rumors indicate the phone will feature a 4.2-inch screen with 1280x768 resolution.
"In building BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a truly unique mobile computing experience that constantly adapts to your needs. Our team has been working tirelessly to bring our customers innovative features combined with a best in class browser, a rich application ecosystem, and cutting-edge multimedia capabilities. All of this will be integrated into a user experience - the BlackBerry Flow - that is unlike any smartphone on the market today," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of RIM.
Rather not wait until Jan. 30 to get your hands on RIM's new smartphone? You can pre-order the BlackBerry 10 now from Canadian carrier, Rogers.
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