Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800, the first BlackBerry smartphone with the new BlackBerry  6 operating system, and the first to feature the combination of a full touch screen experience with a BlackBerry keyboard.

It offers support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks around the world, includes the latest generation in Wi-Fi connectivity and features built-in GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging. It has a 5 mega pixel camera and supports 8 GB of memory that can be extended to 36 GB.

“With its new high-performance browser, powerful touch screen interface and easy-to-use BlackBerry keyboard, the highly anticipated BlackBerry Torch offers an exceptional mobile experience for both consumers and business users in India,” said Frenny Bawa, Managing Director, India, Research In Motion.