They did it like that because those two phones are using different technologies (GSM vs CDMA). In most of the world, they would never see the 9530 or 9550 version numbers because they're not offered there. Most of the world is only going to see that the 9500 (Storm) has been upgraded to the 9520 (Storm2).
I explain that by saying: RIM is freakin' weird sometimes...
Better question: Why is the new Bold the 9700 (new series) while the new Storm is still in the 95xx series?
Different form factor = different series number maybe?
I believe the 9000 was an anomaly to be honest. It should have been named the 9520 in keeping in line with the way RIM has numbered in the past, just as the 9700 should be the 9720.
Different form factor = different series number maybe?
I believe the 9000 was an anomaly to be honest. It should have been named the 9520 in keeping in line with the way RIM has numbered in the past, just as the 9700 should be the 9720.
Maybe, but are the Curve 8900 (another of those weird should have been 8920s) and the Tour 9630 that different?