10 interesting facts about the BlackBerry 7 OS
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RIM introduces new BlackBerry operating system. BlackBerry 7, thus its name, brings a number of changes. Here are a few things to know about the OS:
1. OS 7, not to the ancient BlackBerry
As reported earlier, the BlackBerry 7 OS could not be used on BlackBerry devices older models. If you want to enjoy the ability of the OS, users have to pay for the new BlackBerry models, such as Bold Touch.
2. BlackBerry 7 needs a powerful processor
The new BlackBerry Bold Touch packs a 1.2GHz processor and it’s said that the new OS can’t come to older handsets because of the extra power needed. Compared to rival phones, 1.2GHz is actually quite a leap for BlackBerry – the BlackBerry Bold 9780′s processor was clocked at 624MHz.
3. BlackBerry 7 features a better browser
The BlackBerry browser has been significantly enhanced in BlackBerry 7. Thanks to the enhanced Liquid Graphics, there’s faster rendering as well as better panning and zooming. RIM says that the BB OS7 browser is 1.6x faster than that on BlackBerry OS 6. The BlackBerry 7 browser also includes a new JIT (just in time) JavaScript compiler to improve the load time speed of web pages.
4. BlackBerry 7 features HTML 5 support
The BlackBerry 7 browser also features full support for HTML 5 elements, such as HTML 5 video using the video tag.
5. BlackBerry 7 features BlackBerry Balance
BlackBerry Balance also makes its debut in BlackBerry 7 OS – put simply it’s designed to separate out your personal and work content so you can keep your personal email separate from your work life. It enables you to use your Blackberry for apps like Facebook, Twitter, games and your own email while adhering to the security needs of corporate handsets. The feature works alongside BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.3 to block the sharing of corporate data via personal channels and suchlike – admins can even wipe corporate data without destroying any personal information.
6. BlackBerry 7 comes with Docs To Go
With BlackBerry 7 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930, you also get the full version of Docs To Go with all premium features enabled. So you’re able to work with your Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on your BlackBerry 7 device. You can also view PDFs using the software.
7. BlackBerry 7 will include NFC support
BlackBerry 7 OS also supports Near-field Communication, or (NFC), for contactless payments – both the Bold 9900 and 9930 handsets have the potential to support the technology.
8. BlackBerry 7 incorporates voice search
BlackBerry 6 introduced a feature called Universal Search, enabling you to search any content on your handset. BlackBerry 7 OS takes this a stage further, enabling you to search your handset – and the web – using your voice.
9. BlackBerry 7 has better graphics
As well as the faster browser rendering, the BlackBerry icons have been redesigned in the BlackBerry 7 OS.
10. The BlackBerry 7 OS will be released this summer
BlackBerry OS 6 was launched in August 2024, so the next few months is a logical time for an update – it appears the BlackBerry Bold Touch UK release date is this summer and so that’s also the date of the BlackBerry 7 UK release date. It’s also already been rumoured that 2024 will see the Blackberry 8 UK release date – a brand new, redesigned QNX platform for both smartphones and tablets.
Source: TechRadar
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