Research In Motion has launched the next generation BlackBerry Curve smartphone in India on Tuesday.  BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone is ergonomically designed with a comfortable and easy to use keyboard for fast, accurate typing, and an intuitive optical trackpad for easy, one-handed use.

The device has GPS and Wi-Fi support with a 5MP camera with flash and video recording so that memories can be captured and instantly shared on social networks. The microSD/SDHC slot supports up to 32 GB memory cards for additional media storage.

The new BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone features a range of powerful hardware enhancements including an upgraded processor, display and memory. It also comes with built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair with NFC-enabled accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.

“The BlackBerry Curve series has been extremely popular in India and we are excited to launch the all new BlackBerry Curve 9360. This next generation BlackBerry Curve features a stunning new design along with a significant performance upgrade and an unmatched mobile social experience. It provides an ideal upgrade path for our existing Curve customers as well as the millions of feature phone users in the Indian market”, said Ms. Fre nny Bawa, Managing Director, India at Research In Motion.