BlackBerry launches new BlackBerry Z30 with 5-inch screen

BlackBerry has launched its latest device, the Z30, which the company is touting as its "biggest, fastest and most advanced smartphone".

The phone features a 5 inch touchscreen withAMOLED display,a larger battery which the company says will provide longer life, a8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera. The company has not specified the storage capacity of the phone, but has mentioned that it comes with a SD card slot.

The Z30 runs on BlackBerry's newest Operating System, 10.2 and comes preinstalled with apps like Documents To Go.

Some of its other features are:

BlackBerry Z30 in this product photo.[/caption]

BlackBerry(R) Priority Hub - This helpsmanage all your conversations and notifications. The Hub can learn what conversations and what people areimportant to you, making it fast and easy to find the messages andinformation you need. It collects priority messages across your email,social networking and other accounts and gives you instant access to these conversations.

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