# iPhone Killer Launches Spy Footage of the Blackberry Storm By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-storm References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/blackberry-storm-shows-off-in-trippy-vodafone-promo-vid/) Spy footage of the touch-screen Blackberry Storm that is touted as the latest iPhone killer have been posted online. In the video, the Blackberry Storm's numerous features--mobile music, GPS, mobile browsing that rivals that of a desktop computer, streaming video, expandable memory, and the capability to do voice and data transmissions at the same time. The Blackberry Storm spec sheet, a screenshot of which appears as the last image in this gallery, shows that the UK version of the smartphone will boast 1GB of internal memory plus a MicroSD slot for up to 8GB more, 7.2Mpbs of HSDPA connectivity, a 3.2MP camera, and--get this, iPhone users--the Blackberry Storm has the ability to record video. We're still not sure when the Blackberry Storm will come out in the United States, but one thing's for sure: Theirs will be an exclusive partnership with Verizon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touch-screen Smartphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative touch-screen features and functionalities to compete with iPhone and Blackberry Storm. - **Mobile Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced connectivity options, such as high-speed mobile browsing and simultaneous voice and data transmissions. - **Expandable Memory:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smartphones with large internal memory and expandable memory options to cater to user needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge smartphones with features that surpass existing market leaders. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance connectivity capabilities and explore exclusive partnerships to compete in the smartphone market. - **Electronics Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adapt to the evolving smartphone landscape by offering a wide range of touch-screen smartphones and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Pro-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17.md) - [Rugged Thermal Imaging Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl9000-pro.md) - [Color-Infused Glass Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md) - [Flagship Rugged Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl8000.md) - [Safety-Focused Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e.md) - [Dual-Screen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl9000.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md)