Hot on the heels of the Blackberry 9900, Bold Research In Motion has introduced another phone to its model range in the form of the Blackberry Torch 9860. Unlike many other models in the range, the Torch 9860 does not offer users a full Qwerty keyboard. , but it connects to a 3.7-inch capacitive screen. Here we take a look at the processor installed in this new model and we also take a look at the new operating system it uses.
Like the 9900 Bold, this new model offers the user some very impressive specifications regarding the processor it uses. The device takes full advantage of the excellent 1.2 Ghz single core processor and the performance speed is impressive. Multitasking installations are easily handled and the most complex web pages load in a flash. There’s really no fault with this model in this area and even though the phone doesn’t offer dual cores, the processor still performs admirably. One benefit of using a single-core processor is that it puts less strain on the battery, which means you can expect excellent lifespan from the 1230mAh cell that’s supplied. Typically, you can expect around 320 hours of standby time when connected to a 3G network. This figure converts to about 6 hours and 50 minutes of talk time, making the phone one of the best available in this area.
One of the key features of the Blackberry Torch 9680 is the use of the latest version of the Blackberry operating system. Blackberry OS 7.0 offers some major improvements over previous versions and is widely considered the best platform the company has ever released. One area that has seen a lot of improvement is the visual appearance of the operating system. Thanks to a new “Liquid Graphics” system, users can enjoy a smoother and more amazing interface. This helps the phone compete with HTC, which has received a lot of praise for its great-looking Sense UI platform. The internet browser used on the platform has also undergone some changes that make it much more comparable with other currently available smartphones. The browser now offers enhanced support for Flash and HTML5 and pinch-to-zoom, meaning the user can experience an online service similar to what they would expect on a laptop or home computer.
The Blackberry Torch 9860 really benefits from some of the new features that have been added to this model. The operating system is a huge improvement over the previous version, while the fast processor ensures that users can enjoy a fast and efficient experience.