BlackBerry OS version 10.1 update for
the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone.
While the rollout hasn't been
announced officially by BlackBerry,
GSM Arena reports that users in
Philippines have confirmed started
receiving the update, which is almost a
1GB download. The update would take
a couple of weeks to reach out to all
users, as usual.
While there's no official change-log
yet, the SDK build of the BlackBerry
10.1 OS which was seeded to
developers last month included a
number of new features. So we have
some idea of what the update
includes.
The first major update to BlackBerry
OS 10 ( Review) features HDR(High-
dynamic-range) mode in the camera
that enables users to capture a
greater dynamic range in photos.
It also brings the ability to fully unlock
the phone at lock screen by using the
power button. The update also brings
support for PIN to PIN messaging
which is also integrated with the
BlackBerry Hub. This feature is
available in previous versions of the
BlackBerry OS but was missing in
BlackBerry 10.
Users will also be able to change the
APN, which is part of the carrier's
mobile Internet settings, if it's
supported by the carrier after updating
their phones.
It also changes the colour of
"Highlights" for text such as word
correction on the keyboard from Blue
to Green. The update offers easier
text selection with the 'text picker'
supporting easy movement left and
right between letters.
The colour of the Sharing menu has
also been changed to Black, just like
that of the BlackBerry Q10's sharing
menu.
The update also brings the ability to
turn off alerts for specific applications
and makes checking for updates easier
in BlackBerry World. BlackBerry World
will also support coupon redemption.
Users will be able to open installed
apps directly from BlackBerry World,
which no longer shows 'installed' and
instead shows 'open'.
The BlackBerry 10.1 update also
enables pasting of phone numbers
directly into dialpad. It brings demos
and walkthroughs after initial boot.
It's worth pointing out that these are
just the initial changes that have been
reported by developers on various
forums and not an official change-log.
BlackBerry Z10 (Review | Pictures)
was launched in India in February
carrying a price tag of Rs. 43,490.
BlackBerry Q10 ( Review | Pictures) is
expected to launch in the country later
this month.
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