BlackBerry 7.1 OS out now, brings Wi-Fi hotspot and calls
09 January, 2012
RIM has just released an update for its lineup of BlackBerry 7 OS-running smartphones. Version 7.1 brings a few new features and updates a few of the native Blackberry apps.
The new features are:
- Mobile Hotspot - up to five devices supported at once
- Wi-Fi calls - does not use minutes of your plan
- BlackBerry NFC Tag - easy accessory paring, BBM invitations, exchanging info and multimedia
- Autosuggestions within the Universal Search
- FM radio support and app
The updated apps are BlackBerry Messenger 6.1, BlackBerry Traffic, BlackBerry Maps and BlackBerry Travel.
If you want to learn more about the 7.1 update just follow this link.
Reader comments
- k.one
- 12 Mar 2013
- 3sE
Pls I uses a bold 3, how do I upgrade it to 7 OS to be able to use Hotspot
- Anonymous
- 25 Aug 2012
- 3sE
Hi. I am using my wifi hotspot to use the internet on my laptop, (I have a 9360 curve) can anyone tell me if I am using my bb data allowance when I do this? Many thanks Paul
- hakam
- 14 Jun 2012
- mTW
seems that the update is not working well with Blackberry 9900. it is causing troubles with mobile signal in WIFI areas.