A new picture has surfaced of what is being called BlackBerry “Gemini” 8325. It’s a cross between the two Curve series 8300 and 8900. The Gemini is rumored to feature OS 5.0 with a 320×240 high resolution display, Quadband GSM/EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and possibly N, 2.0 megapixel camera (ew really?) and of course the Curve’ s full QWERTY keyboard. It’s expected that this will be the first device to launch with OS 5.0 sometime later this year. Basically it seems that its just a slightly updated Curve 8320 is a flasher body.

I really hope they decide to put a 3G radio in this thing…

Thanks to the latest round of spy shots, those of you who were concerned you wouldn’t be able to get your hands on a BlackBerry Storm unless you went to Big Red (aka Verizon) have been saved. Apparently RIM will be releasing a European only model of the Storm with GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA only. This model will be simply just BlackBerry Storm 9500. Check the full specs of the 9500:

• 7.2 mbps HSDPA/UMTS (2100/1900/850 MHz)
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• 1GB of memory, 192MB RAM
• 1400 mAhr battery. Standby time: 528 hours
• MicroUSB port
• MicroSD and MicroSDHC expandable up to 8GB
• 3.2 megapixel camera, flash, 2.5x digital zoom, auto focus, and image stabilization
• Video capture. Normal mode (480×320) and MMS mode (176×144)
• Assisted GPS – Enhanced version of GPS that performs at a faster speed

This means you should be able to unlock the BlackBerry 9500 and use it on other carriers such as Rogers, Fido, T-Mobie and AT&T. Anyone really excited now??

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The Javelin also features a new battery door latch which you’ll notice in some of the pictures. Here’s a quick run down of Javelin’s key features:

• Quad-band radios: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (no 3G)
• Wi-Fi b/g with UMA + GPS in one
• OS 4.6.1, featuring Safe Mode start up
• 480 by 360 high-res HVGA+ display
• 512 MHz Processor
• 256 MB onboard flash memory (more room for apps)
• Hot-swappable microSD slot – located under the battery door
• 3.2MP camera
• Micro USB charging/syncing port, w/ high speed data

You should expect to see RIM announce the BlackBerry Javelin within the next few months. Making it just in time for Christmas this year… I should remind everyone that this device will feature a QWERTY keyboard. Kevin simply managed to get himself a french version of the device (azerty).

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Some more hot shots of the BlackBerry Javelin have appeared online. This possible BlackBerry Curve replacement sure looks thin and sexy. This BlackBerry code-named "Javelin" is said to sport Quadband GSM/EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera, 480×360 display, OS 4.6 and a new ArgonV processor (Thanks BG for that). Click over for some more shots.