Fans of the Torch can rejoice as unoffical word has it that Rim plans on releasing the device this year.

@YungJohnnyBravo

The first Torch faired well for RIM it would be in their best interest to release this device as soon as possible since, we all know the new iPhone is on the way, and with Google pumping out new device what it seems like every week.  RIM should release this phone before the 4 qtr if they want to see any success with this phone.

Here are the rumored specs for the device:

  • Processor: 1.2 GHz processor
  • Radio: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE ; Tri-band HSPA 14.4Mbps
  • Display: 3.2″ VGA – 480 x 640 capacitive touchscreen display
  • Memory: 8GB storage + 768MB RAM + up to 32GB MicroSD
  • Connectivity: WiFi + Bluetooth + NFC
  • Camera: 5 MP
  • Battery: 1300MAh battery
  • Dimension: 14.6mm thick
  • Sensors: magnetometer