Research In Motion Buys Torch Mobile

Waterloo, Ontario (AHN) – Blackberry-maker Research in Motion bought browser firm Torch Mobile. RIM’s purchase is expected to improve the Internet surfing capability of its smartphone.

RIM did not disclose the amount for the buy-in, but said Torch Mobile workers will be integrated in its software development group. With Torch Mobile employees becoming a part of RIM’s global network, the workers will focus on using their WebKit-based mobile browser expertise to enhance BlackBerry’s platform.

Torch Mobile said in a statement, “Torch Mobile’s team of highly skilled developers has been actively involved in Open Source development and includes contributors, Committers and Reviewers of the WebKit project. As part of RIM, these developers will continue to be active participants in the WebKit development community.”

The integration of Torch Mobile manpower into RIM is expected to result in better Blackberry performance by late next year.

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