India Gadget Reviews

When it comes to smartphones, handsets such as the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S2 is basking in the limelight. These phones come with dual-core processors, the latest hardware, and the most up to date software. However, these are high-end phones. This means that they will cost you an arm and a leg. If all you are interested in is socializing, there is an affordable handset that you might be more interested in. This is Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve 9360.

Compared to the high-end and flagship smartphones currently available in the market today, RIM's affordable handset does not even come close. It does not come with a dual-core processor or the most advanced hardware. In fact, it only comes with an 800 MHz single-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera, and a lot more specs that you may find unimpressive. Despite the phone not coming with the most advanced features, it is optimized for socializing.

Like all BlackBerry handsets this budget phone comes with the BBM pre-installed. This is the Canadian company's highly-popular mobile instant messaging service. This application will allow users to chat with their friends on the go. It works just like the instant messaging services used on your PC. Thanks to the phone's QWERTY keyboard conveniently found just blow the screen, you can start typing as soon as you receive a message.

The Curve 9360 will also give you instant access to the most popular social network in the planet Facebook. Here, you get to see you friend's updates. Furthermore, you will get to update your profile as well. Instant access to Facebook will allow you to always be in the loop with what your friends and loved ones are up to.

Even if you are not logged into an app, the phone can still get real-time social alerts. Other than real-time social alerts, the phone also comes with one-click social messaging. This will allow you to share things like photos, party dates, and lists. The phone will also allow you to merge all of your events into one calendar. This way, you are always in the know.

The phone also comes with NFC (Near Field Communication). Included in the smartphone's NFC features is inviting a friend to chat on BBM by simply tapping the phone against another NFC-enabled device. Tapping the phone against another NFC-enabled device will also allow you to share things like photos, contact details, and other files with friends.

As you can see, you do not have to spend an arm and a leg just to get a phone that will allow you to socialize. All you will ever need is the BlackBerry Curve 9360.