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Sept. 22, 2010 / 4:03 PM

BlackBerry maker to launch computer tablet

The BlackBerry Storm by Verizon Wireless is seen in a handout image after Verizon announced on October 8, 2008 that the new phone will be available later this fall, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers in the U.S. and Vodafone customers in Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand. The new phone features the popular BlackBerry platform with new clickable touchscreen technology that mimics the older BlackBerry keyboard but has the look of the Apple iPhone. (UPI Photo/Verizon Wireless handout)

The BlackBerry Storm by Verizon Wireless is seen in a handout image after Verizon announced on October 8, 2008 that the new phone will be available later this fall, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers in the U.S. and Vodafone customers in Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand. The new phone features the popular BlackBerry platform with new clickable touchscreen technology that mimics the older BlackBerry keyboard but has the look of the Apple iPhone. (UPI Photo/Verizon Wireless handout)

WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Canada's Research In Motion Ltd. is set to launch a touch screen tablet computer with a QNX Software Systems platform, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

RIM purchased software company QNX this year and may switch its BlackBerry smartphones over to the new operating system as well, due to continued problems with the BlackBerry 6 operating system, sources said.

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The digital reader is expected to require a BlackBerry phone to link to cellular networks, which sets up the possibility that it could be sold through network carriers or retail outlets.

The tablet is said to include a 7-inch screen and at least one camera, possibly more than one.

RIM would not comment on the device, which is being produced by Quanta Computer Inc., a Taiwanese firm, the Journal said.

Austin visits Ukraine, voices U.S. support against Russian aggression

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Pentagon orders all civilian employees to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

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Army investigating suspected suicides of three Fort Drum soldiers

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Four Marines remain hospitalized month after suicide bombing at Afghan airport

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South Korean firm to supply rapid COVID-19 test kits to U.S. military

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Army tests MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle at Fort Bragg ahead of fielding

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U.S. Navy, Bahrain partner to ramp up unmanned systems use

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U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercept Cessna during U.N. General Assembly

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U.S. Space Force to take over SATCOM operations from Army, Navy

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