RIM is currently working with the media box that has the codename “BlackBerry Cyclone“. Reportedly “Cyclone” will be launched no later than this fall. According to rumors, RIM’s new device is said to be output similar to the Apple TV box, which connects to the television and play the streaming video content from iTunes.
BlackBerry Cyclone acknowledged to have the ability Netflix streaming, YouTube streaming and streaming from a connected media device with Wi-Fi. Cyclone reportedly also will feature a HDMI-out port. Is this an effort to match its competitors? Given the other news mentioned that RIM also will launch a new 7 handset BlackBerry before the end of this year.