RIM to launch new BlackBerry software Jan. 30 BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion says it will hold a launch event for its much-delayed new BlackBerry 10 smartphones on Jan. 30. The Canadian company said Monday details on the smartphones and their availability will be announced at the event. RIM will unveil both a touchscreen and keyboard version. The new software is seen as critical to RIM's survival. A full touchscreen device is expected to be released first followed shortly after by a physical keyboard version.