• The Blackberry Thunder is a rumored new version of the popular BlackBerry from Research in Motion. In July of 2008, Gizmodo reported that the official name of the new model, which includes a touchscreen, would be the Blackberry Storm, rather than the Thunder.Gizmodo: Confirmed: BlackBerry Thunder is Actually BlackBerry Storm...

• 1. RIM has not confirmed the existence of the BlackBerry Thunder
  2. Reportedly to be named the Blackberry Storm, rather than ThunderGizmodo: Confirmed: BlackBerry Thunder is Actually BlackBerry Storm...
  3. The Blackberry Bold is due out late 2008
  4. BlackBerry Thunder reportedly exclusively for Verizon
  5. Keyboard eliminated to compete with iPhone

• iPhone Killer?

  According to reports, the new version of the hand held device will be marketed as a competition to the Apple iPhone. The new phone will eliminate the physical keyboard, which has been present on all BlackBerry models to date, and will also feature an expanded touch-screen.

  The BlackBerry Thunder's potential as an "iPhone killer," or successful competitor to the increasingly popular Apple phone, has been the matter of considerable debate since its official announcement.

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