Research in Motion (RIM) held a much anticipated press conference today to announce the release of the new BlackBerry Torch. The phone goes on sale August 12 and will only be available through AT&T for $199 after signing a two-year contract. As expected, the phone will run on the BlackBerry 6 operating system.

The Torch boasts an impressive 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen. It also features BlackBerry’s standard full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from under the screen. Navigating the phone is simpler thanks to improved menu options and a universal search function. The Torch comes with a Webkit browser, which supports HTML5. Owners will also appreciate the phone’s compatibility with social networking websites. In fact, the Torch has with a built-in app that pools together your feeds into one convenient location. RIM also announced that the phone comes with a 5-megapixel flash camera. Check back soon for more BlackBerry updates, including our full review of the BlackBerry Torch.

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