BlackBerry handset manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) made announcement about the launching of its novel double screen 'Style' smartphone for CDMA users in the country, to be sold in the open market.

The former BlackBerry cellular phones rolled out for CDMA clients were packed with the services of Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications .

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced an increase of 31% in its net income, which stood at $934 million for the quarter ended February 26, 2011.

Canada-based company said that sturdy sales of BlackBerry smartphones drove the company's profit.

During the same period of 2010, RIM's net income remained at $710 million.

Beating estimations, BlackBerry creator Research In Motion (RIM) recorded its sixth successive quarter of record smart phone sales in its third-quarter outcomes of fiscal 2011 declared today.

RIM announced a record income of $5.5 billion in the three month period, making up a profit of $911.1 million.

BlackBerry makers have brought out a new smartphone featuring a touchscreen and slideout keyboard, which it anticipates will ward off rivalry from Apple's iPhone.

The new smartphone will hit the US market on Aug 12.

Priced at $199.99 along with a two-year agreement with AT&T, the new new BlackBerry Torch was launched in New York on Tuesday.

Leading telecom operator, Aircel has announced its collaboration with Canada’s Research In Motion (RIM). The aim of collaboration is to provide BlackBerry services to the Indian customers.

As per a statement issued by Aircel, the company will offer BlackBerry services to its users’ in some major states.

For offering the service, Aircel will leverage its domestic presence and Redington’s retail distribution channel.