Based on a leaked internal document meant for Sprint eyes only, on October 31st you might find a new BlackBerry in your treat bag mixed in with the Tootsie Rolls and candy corn. On Halloween, Sprint appears ready to launch the BlackBerry Style 9670, a flip phone codenamed Oxford.
The great news for 'Berry fans is that the BlackBerry Style 9670 will have the new BlackBerry 6 OS under the hood and will also feature the new WebKit browser. A 5MP camera is on the rear with AF and flash and the handset includes 4GB of internal memory, 512 MB of RAM and an HVGA display.
The BlackBerry Style 9670 is also easy on the wallet. After a combination of mail-in rebates, instant discounts and a 2 year signed contract, the device will cost you $99.99. Off contract, the price is $399.99. The Gray model is expected to be ready for the October 31st launch while a purple version is coming soon.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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