RIM has already been moving away from the trackball to the trackpad, but this new image of a yet to be released device shows neither. All signs point to the first touchscreen BlackBerry Bold.
There’s not much more information available beyond the picture, but it’s certainly a relief to see an improvement over earlier touchscreen prototypes. [...]

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a sleeker design than its predecessor and adds a 3.5mm headphone jack, a responsive optical trackpad, and an extra-sharp display. The smartphone is fast and offers the full range of wireless options and robust messaging capabilities.
Though Web browsing is not its forte, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 is one [...]