Folks, there's a new BlackBerry smartphone and service in town! Wireless innovation company Research In Motion (RIM) announced the BlackBerry 8330 World Edition the other day. Likewise, Verizon Wireless revealed its new Global BlackBerry service that will provide consumers an "always-on, always connected" wireless e-mail solution.

These two, furthermore, allow users to just use local number either for domestic or international use (Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America). Speaking of which, the Global BlackBerry Service is capable of making and receiving calls from more than 150 countries as well as send and receive e-mails in more than 60 different countries.

RIM President and co-CEO Mike Lazaridis mentioned that consumers have a lot to look forward to from BlackBerry 8330. He added,

The BlackBerry 8830 is built on an exciting new device platform that combines CDMA and GSM/GPRS roaming support with the latest in industrial design and functional innovations. This innovative and stylish smartphone includes all the benefits that users have come to love about the BlackBerry solution along with a compelling new global service from Verizon Wireless.

• EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 60 countries
• GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling internationally
• Auto-selection of CDMA/GSM Mode
• Thin form factor of just 14mm for both style and easy handling
• New Trackball navigation system
• Media player
• Expandable memory option with microSD card (sold separately)
• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth® capabilities for certain profiles inclusive of hands-free, dial-up networking and serial port
• Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)
• Instant Messaging capabilities for quick and easy communication