BlackBerry Curve 9360 and 9380 users will find a nice addition inside the BlackBerry 7.1 OS.
In addition to new features like Mobile Hotspot, OS 7.1 will include FM radio. I know, I know ... FM radio?? While it's not the coolest news, it is still pretty neat.
The feature will make use of the FM radio circuitry already built in to these two devices. Included in the OS will be an app that will allow users to check out their favorite FM channels and the service will not require a data plan or any data services.
BlackBerry 7.1 now available for U.K. BlackBerry users
A few weeks ago BlackBerry 7.1 became official in the U.K. through two networks. O2 UK were the first to drop it and then Three UK promptly followed suit. While customers have of those networks have been enjoying the updates, there hasn't been any follow up with the other three major networks in the UK. Of course, there are some BlackBerry users who don't mind installing other network...
Hands On with the WHITE BlackBerry Curve 9360... HAWT!
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] You know how I feel about white BlackBerry Smartphones... I can't help it, I just think they look hot. And given the amount of attention my WHITE BlackBerry Bold 9900 has received this week in Vegas, I think most people -- even those who wouldn't rock a white BB -- do appreciate the look. While walking through the BlackBerry booth at CES...
Visa Certifies BlackBerry smartphones for use as Visa mobile payment devices
Not long ago, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Curve 9360 were approved by MasterCard as the world's first SIM-based smartphones to be PayPass Certified. Today, Visa has joined in and approved not only the Bold 9900 and Curve 9360, but the Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 for use as Visa Mobile Payment devices. This is a great example of how NFC can be put to use in a way that will make life easier...
Bell issues software update for Curve 9360, Bold 9790 and 9900
Bell has released a small OS update for Curve 9360, Bold 9790 & 9900 users that looks to fix some nagging issues. The update for the 9360 and 9790 is to OS 7.1.0.2841 while the 9900 version is 7.1.0.2840. It includes additional support and functionality for NFC as well as a fix for 9900 users who were having network connectivity issues after the last update (7.1.0.2108). If you're...