In the computing world, the hardware is often a step or two ahead of the software. The simple reason is that once the hardware is released, it takes time before software developers start creating applications for the new hardware.

Such is the case with BlackBerry. However, the latest versions of the Blackberry devices—including the Storm—now have an SDK (software development kit) that lets Java developers create software that takes advantage of all the great new features in the BlackBerry.

For example, the Storm has a lot of cool new features, including an accelerometer—a built-in motion sensing device that lets the Storm know what angle it’s being held at relative to the ground so that the screen can automatically rotate 90 degrees when you hold the Storm in your hand.

Additionally, the Storm features a full-size touch screen, unlike previous BlackBerry models that divided the front of the device between screen and keyboard, as well as other new features.