SlideShow: A look at BlackBerry Z30

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We just spent almost two hours learning more about BlackBerry's latest BB10 flagship Z30 smartphone as well as the new BB10 10.2 OS that launches with the Z30 and which will be made available for the Z10, Q10 and Q5. The software just got smarter and more intuitive and the Z10's hardware design story is quite interesting as well. The 5-inch device features an AMOLED screen and is the largest BlackBerry yet but manages to work nicely for one handed use. The larger software keyboard of the Z30 is almost as efficient as the Q10 thanks to larger keys. Users of the Z30 will also get 25-hours of battery life on a single charge. Stay tuned for a full review as we put this big boy through its paces.

Rogers announces plans to release the BlackBerry Z30

Sometimes the only thing a company can do is put their tale between their legs and make their clientele happy. Such is the case with the upcoming BlackBerry Z30. After initially declaring that they wouldn't carry it, Rogers has backtracked and announced today that they will indeed launch the device on October 15th coinciding with official Canadian launch (TELUS and Bell have already confirmed their plans to launch it). This comes after intense forum scrutiny from customers claiming Rogers "lacked Canadian pride" and "Didn't know what they customers want". Harsh.

The device is set to cost $699 outright. No word yet on 2-year termed pricing.

Stay tuned for our official review coming shortly.

BlackBerry Z30 coming to Canada October 15th

BlackBerry's latest and greatest flagship smartphone, the anticipated Z30, is coming to Canada on October 15th. Blackberry says the Z30 offers a5-inch display, BlackBerry Natural Sound technology, intelligent BlackBerry Priority Hub, and other innovative features of the new smartphone with the BlackBerry 10.2 OS.

The new smartphone will be available from authorized partners Bell, TELUS, MTS, and Sasktel, as well as Best Buy, Future Shop and other select retail stores across the country. Pricing and availability is provided by the individual carrier. 

Unannounced BlackBerry Z30 handled in newest video leak

Ahh, another week, another video leak. This time around the BlackBerry Z30 (Codenamed Aristo or A10) has been captured in all its glory by Channel S on YouTube. The video shows the AT&T variant of the device and its OS. The Z30 is a 5-inch flagship slated for a Fall release.