The Curve 8520, the Curve 8900, the Bold 9000, and the Bold 9700. These four devices serve as the BlackBerry benchmark on America's largest cellular provider with (arguably) the best 3G coverage, AT&T. All four of these devices sport the latest widely available Berry software, and they each can be found in the pockets or hands of millions of people worldwide. Each device is unique in its own right, yet they all let it be known that they come from the same family. Everyone has a favorite, but that leads to the question, what exactly comes next?With OS 5.0 rolling out to these devices in the last few weeks and 6.0 finally in its last stages of development, all that means is that by this time next year, we'll be looking at a new AT&T flagship family of BlackBerrys. But other than new software, we'll need to see some new advancements in hardware.
BoyGeniusReport leaked some new photos of a BlackBerry flip clamshell device, sporting OS 6.0 and a massive external screen display and a shrunken Bold-style keyboard on the inside. The images haven't gotten any favorable reviews, the BlackBerry faithful aren't really feeling this new form factor even though its been in the works for quite some time.
So the question is, what happens now? How does BlackBerry expand their line without disappointing their faithful followers? How do they get new followers? The traditional line is up for a makeover (albeit semi-minor), so what should they do? Post your thoughts after the break.
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