The next-generation smartphone portfolio of Mobilicity now boasts of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone aimed at budget-minded users. The smartphone possessing social media capabilities and improved connectivity features is available together with BlackBerry Internet Service, free of charge for a limited period of time.
Available on a no-contract basis, the Curve 9360 smartphone claims to pack in upgraded features for productivity while keeping the cost low. The GPS certified device is equipped with the BlackBerry 7 operating system and supports Wi-Fi. And as expected, it sports the BlackBerry-ish form factor with a physical QWERTY keypad. The 5MP camera of the handset allows capturing high definition images and videos.
Users can stay in touch with loved ones on the go as it comes integrated with social media applications. The Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app makes interaction even more simple by combining BlackBerry Messenger with Facebook chat. Also included is the twitter for BlackBerry which offers real-time push notifications for updates on this micro-blogging website.
In addition to social media apps, this device is pre-installed with some other useful applications. The Premium version of the Documents To Go app lets users edit office documents on the move. Moreover, the GPS functionality of the BlackBerry Protect app proves to be of help in case the phone is misplaced. It can also be used to store data in the cloud, create back-up or raising the ringer volume remotely. This handset’s NFC certification also makes communication with other compatible devices a breeze through a single tap.
Available with free three months of BlackBerry Internet Service via Mobilicity, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone carries a price tag that reads $299.99 (approx. Rs. 14,775). It is applicable with unlimited data plan of $35 per month or higher.
