T-Mobile let the cat out of the bag this evening and announced their 7.1 OS update for their BlackBerry 7 devices (the 9900 & 9810). The 7.1 OS update will add some new features like:
- Wi-Fi Calling: Allows you to make calls over a Wi-Fi network. Does not support handoffs to cell network, so calls will drop when you leave the Wi-Fi coverage.
- Mobile HotSpot/USB tethering: Allows you to add up to five devices to the internet through your BlackBerry device.
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS): A personalized emergency alert system designed to alert people of nearby threats or emergencies.
- BBM Music: A new feature that lets you download 50 tracks when you sign up and up to 25 tracks per month.
- Bing search: Device searches also use Bing to provide additional search results.
- BlackBerry Device Analyzer: Lets you perform diagnostic tests to check for errors or issues, which can help you resolve device problems without having to call Customer Care. Check out the What is the BlackBerry Device Analyzer to learn more.
Unfortunately still no official NFC support with this update for the Bold 9900 but you still get some other good features at your disposal. Along with new features the update aims to fix audio issues, that JVM 517 error, random reboots and other performance bus. The links to download are below in case you don’t want to update directly from your device by going to Options > Device > Software Updates. Don’t worry. We here at TGSB didn’t forget about you BlackBerry users out there.
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