BlackBerry Storm 2 Might Not Debut in the U.S. Until Black Friday

With details, images, and even video of the BlackBerry Storm2 leaking out for months now, it's not surprising that some are expecting this smartphone to debut any day now. However, a new new report says the wait is going to be longer than many had hoped.

This smartphone will be released by Vodafone in the U.K. in October, while Verizon won't have it on the market until near the end of November, according to an unconfirmed report.

A Preview of the BlackBerry Storm 2
RIM hasn't officially announced a second-generation Storm, but a number of images of it have leaked out, and many details on it, too.

The Storm 2 will greatly resemble the current model, but with a few enhancements, most notably the addition of Wi-Fi.

It will supposedly include BlackBerry OS 5.x, instead of the OS 4.x in the original. Still, the current model is expected to get a operating system upgrade before too much longer.

There is no word yet on what the BlackBerry Storm 2 will cost, and many other details on this model are also unconfirmed. Still, like the current model, it's expected to have Bluetooth, GPS, and a microSD card slot.

CDMA and GSM
Like its predecessor, Verizon's version (9550) will reportedly be a worldphone, with support for both CDMA networks and GSM ones when roaming outside of the U.S., and it will include EV-DO and HSDPA.

Vodafone's (9520) will be a pure GSM model, with support for 3G (HSDPA). According to one report, AT&T may also release a GSM version of the BlackBerry Storm 2.

Source: BlackBerry Zone