It runs version 10.2 of the BlackBerry 10
operating system, which includes many refinements to help users be more
productive, according to the company.
The Z30's 2880 mAh battery is the largest
ever built into a BlackBerry smartphone. Combined with the battery enhancements
in BlackBerry 10.2, users can get up to 25 hours of mixed usage, including up
to 18 hours of talk time.
Other features of BlackBerry 10.2 include a
new BlackBerry Priority Hub that provides one place to manage conversations and
notifications, and a refined version of BlackBerry Messenger, which offers a
preview of any message when it arrives in whatever app is being used.
The Z30 also comes with stereo speakers and
new antenna technology that dynamically tunes reception to provide better connectivity
in low-signal areas.
“The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone builds
on the solid foundation and engaging user experience of the BlackBerry 10
platform with features like the powerful BlackBerry Hub, its exceptional
touchscreen keyboard and industry leading browser,” said Carlo Chiarello,
Executive Vice President for Products at BlackBerry.
“The smartphone is designed for people
looking for a smartphone that excels at communications, messaging and
productivity. Having apps like the full Documents To Go suite that comes
preinstalled, together with its 5-inch touch display, the BlackBerry Z30
smartphone gives you a best in class productivity experience on the go.”
The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone will roll out
from select carriers and retailers around the world beginning next week in the
UK and Middle East. BlackBerry said that specific pricing and availability will
be announced by partners at the time of their respective launches.
Carphone Warehouse concessions in
Selfridges stores will reportedly be the first UK retailer to start selling the
device on Friday 27th September, before it goes on sale across Carphone
Warehouse stores nationwide on Monday 30th September.
The announcement comes just two days before
the launch of Apple's iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c handsets.
Last month BlackBerry put itself up for
sale in the hope a new owner might help it turn around its struggling
smartphone business. It is also considering spinning off its popular messaging
service BBM to form a new company, according to reports.
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