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Anxious RIM fans tired of waiting for that app to download will be happy to know that AT&T has confirmed August 21st as the official launch date for its "4G" BlackBerry, [the Torch 9810](http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rims-blackberry-torch-9810-emerges-on-atandts-website-touts-4g/). Although the new QWERTY smartphone is powered by [AT&T's 4G network](http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/2g-3g-4g-and-everything-in-between-an-engadget-wireless-prim/) of the HSPA+ variety, the release still marks an upgrade from the previous gen [Torch 9800](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/blackberry-torch-review/)'s 3G speeds. Running BlackBerry 7 OS, the 9810 will have a 1.2GHz processor, 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 8GB of onboard memory (with microSD expansion up to 32GB), and a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capabilities. It'll ship for $49.99 after rebates and a two-year contract.
AT&T confirms $49.99 price tag, August 21st launch date for ‘4G’ BlackBerry Torch 9810 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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