The Blackberry Torch Has BB 6.0 As Its Operating System

When you take a look at the homescreen of the 6.0 OS, you immediately get the sense that it has been set up with convenience in mind. Large icons for the more commonly used features such as SMS and phonecalls functions as well as social networking feeds are all displayed on the homescreen, with a number showing any updates, or unread messages and missed calls etc. Additionally, users can also set web shortcuts. This is perfect for those who visit a particular website or websites frequently. Simply tap the screen on the appropriate shortcut, and away you go. This saves the laborious task of entering the URL into the web browser every time. Also, Blackberry Messenger contacts can also be assigned shortcuts, again ideal for those who regularly BBM the same contact(s).

 

Another new feature of the Blackberry 6.0 OS, which is particularly suited to the Blackberry Torch, is the media folder. It contains shortcuts for a number of the multimedia functions of the handset, and with several on offer, having a separate folder adds to the convenience to regular users. Here you can find access to your music tracks and photos as well as video files and even games. Another folder which is included as standard is the Downloads folder. Everything that is downloaded is stored here by default, making everything easy to find. Of course, the content of this folder can be moved to other areas to suit the individual’s needs, but keeps things simple and manageable throughout the entire process.

 

By tapping the bar at the top of the homescreen (where the date and time are displayed), a drop down menus is revealed. This allows users to manage their connections to various networks such as Wi-Fi and allows Bluetooth to be turned on or off. You also have to option to switch to aeroplane mode. It is rare to see these options available just one tap away from the homescreen, and many are sure to find this very useful.

 

A new and improved universal search option is also included. By tapping the icon on the homescreen, users can enter a search term either with the onscreen QWERTY keyboard which is automatically displayed, and a number of results will be shown from different areas of the handset. Another way to use this feature is to start typing on the Blackberry Torch’s slide out keyboard, and this automatically opens the search feature. Being universal, results from all areas of the phone are included. For example, the handset will look for your search term in all the files stored on the phone, such as your MS Word documents, as well as search through your phonebook and Blackberry Messenger contacts. A shortcut for Google search will also be displayed, which offers instant access to the search results from Google. This makes it very easy to search the web, as you do not have to open your web browser before you start your search.

 

This article highlights just a few of the features of the new Blackberry 6.0 operating system. It is one of the most appealing attributes of the Blackberry Torch handset. The hardware of the device is perfectly suited to this advanced, versatile and easy to use software. If you have used a previous version of the Blackberry operating system, then you will hit the ground running with this software. There is nothing new to learn to make the most of Blackberry 6.0, whilst simultaneously offering a wealth of new and convenient features.