First BlackBerry 6 based device, BlackBerry Torch 9800, will ship from August 12.

BlackBerry 6 is the latest version of mobile operating system from RIM.  With BlackBerry Torch 9800 release for the first time Blackberry devices will have support for full touch screen.   This device will also have lot of social media integration.  BlackBerry Torch 9800 will be available on AT&T network from August 12.  This is a 3G phone with support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.1, GPS, 5 MP camera.

There are good amount of changes in Home screen along with introduction of Universal Search tool.  This tool helps you to search for any content on handset, the web or in the new BlackBerry App World™.    Icons are arranged on the Home Screen in 5 customizable views (All, Favorites, Media, Downloads and Frequent) that are navigable with simple swipes. Users can organize where they want their icons to appear, and can add contacts or web page shortcuts directly to the Home Screen.

Touch screen on this device uses SureType® technology.  RIM claims that this innovative keyboard technology supports the advanced messaging features that serious users require.