The New BlackBerry 7.1 OS is now available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900.
RIM (Research In Motion) has rolled out the Blackberry 7.1 OS update for its smartphones running version 7.0. These include the handsets such as the Curve 9360 and the Bold 9900. If you own the later, you must be wondering what the update will bring to your handset. Here, you will get to know more about the new features the latest update has to offer.
First of all, the update will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot. What is a mobile hotspot? This means that your phone can provide internet to Wi-Fi devices. Through the phone's 3G internet connection, it can provide internet to as much as five Wi-Fi enabled devices. These devices include laptops, tablets, and more.
The update also offers an enhanced Universal Search. These new search options will do the thinking for you. It can do things such as auto-suggesting search results on Bing that are more relevant to your search terms. For example, if you're in the mood for Chinese food, search results will not include Chinese restaurants in other countries. Results will show information within your vicinity.
Another new feature for the Blackberry Bold 9900 is BB Tag. This new feature will unlock new NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities for your phone. It will allow you to share contacts, media, other files, or invite a friend on BBM (Blackberry's mobile instant messaging service). All that needs to be done to activate these new NFC features is tapping your phone against another NFC-enabled handset by RIM.
Yet another new feature is Wi-Fi Calling. We all have the tendency to go over our allotted monthly minutes, not unless you have unlimited minutes on your phone plan. With Wi-Fi Calling on the Blackberry Bold 9900, you get to save your minutes. Whenever you come across a Wi-Fi hotspot or make use of your personal wireless network, calls will be coursed through your Wi-Fi connection.
The 7.1 update also brings BB Maps. This new feature will not only allow you to always know your exact location. It will also make you discover special offers, discounts, and coupons from shops nearby. With a simple touch, you can directly call shops to inquire about the deals available. BB Maps will also allow you to instantly get the coupon code. Lastly, it will give you the fastest route to these vendors.
The update will also add new apps. One is BB Travel. This app plans your trips for you. Another app is BB Traffic. This new app gives you an estimated time of arrival based on the current traffic conditions going to your destination. Furthermore, BBM is updated to version 6.1.
As you can see, there are a lot of changes and improvements offered by the 7.1 OS update for the Blackberry Bold 9900. You are sure enjoy these new features.
