Why does the author pick 2012, as opposed to 2011 or 2013? There's no explanation on the timeline, which is so prominent in the headline, just two pictures. This is a pretty pointless article to make it onto HN's front page.
It's just two pictures, and it ignores the rest of the Blackberry line-up, which includes touch-only devices and slide-outs. I was expecting some announcement from RIM based on the title, and was disappointed to find this content-free article by an iPhone platform-bigot. (Disclaimer: I'm not using or a fan of either device.)