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The BlackBerry Torch is setting off a storm of media commentary — considerably more than was generated by the introduction of the BlackBerry Storm, RIM's first attempt at a touchscreen phone.

The BlackBerry Torch, available next week exclusively through AT&T (which also offers the iPhone), is still very much a down-to-business BlackBerry — but with features like a touchscreen and more apps that make it more competitive with the iPhone and Droid smartphones.

Tech writers today offered mixed reviews, while new sales figures show that BlackBerry owner Research in Motion can't afford to make a false move.Continue reading...