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struggling Canadian handset maker has BlackBerry has launched
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1, a new software update for BlackBerry 10
smartphones.
It includes hundreds of new enhancements and refinements that will make the things you do every day faster and easier.
Customize Pinch Gesture to Filter BlackBerry Hub - BlackBerry Hub
lets you access all your messages and notifications in one place. A new
feature lets you instantly filter the message list in the Hub. You can
customize the Hub to show only Unread Messages, Flagged Messages, Draft
Messages, Meeting Invites, Sent Messages or Level 1 Alerts. Once the
filter criterion is set, you can simply activate it with a pinch gesture
on the Hub's message list.
Simplified Phone Experience - The phone includes a new incoming call
screen that lets you swipe to the left to answer or swipe right to
ignore a call. New intuitive icons allow you to instantly silence the
call, or send a Reply Now response through BBM™, SMS or email that you
can't answer the phone right away. You can choose from a list of
standard automated responses or respond with a personalized note.
SMS and Email Groups - You can now create SMS and email groups for more efficient broadcast communications.
Actionable Lock Screen Notifications - You can now "Tap to open" a
message that appears on the lock screen, letting you respond to an
important message much quicker or to check messages more discreetly.
Picture Password for Quick Unlocking - You can quickly unlock your
phone using a combination of a picture and a number (0-9) of your
choice, which you place at a particular point on the image. When you try
to unlock the phone, the picture will appear along with a grid of
random numbers. To unlock, simply drag the grid so the number you
selected overlays the particular point on the image.
Customizable Quick Settings Menu - You can now customize what appears
on the Settings menu, which includes features such as being able to
quickly change the Brightness of the smartphone's display, toggle
various network connections, and access the built-in flashlight. The
Settings menu also includes a toggle that lets you instantly switch
between your Personal and Work perimeter.
Offline Browser Reading Mode - You can now save the current web page
you're on for later viewing, even if you are offline or without an
Internet connection.
Preferred Contact Sync - You can now choose the sync source for your
Contacts ensuring you always have the most up-to-date contact details.
When adding a new contact you can designate which sources you want the
contact info to sync with, such as the corporate address book, Gmail,
Hotmail, etc.
Device and Battery Monitor - A new and improved device monitor
provides you with essential details on battery usage, the impact of
installed apps on battery life and memory usage and storage, as well as
CPU stats.
Automatic Software Updates - OS updates can be set to happen
automatically over a Wi-Fi connection to help ensure you're always
benefiting from the latest and best possible customer experience.
Enterprise Features - When combined with BES10 version 10.2,
enterprise customers will gain additional security features and IT
policies for when more granular controls are required, such as for
regulated industries and for organizations that work with sensitive
data. For more information about BES10, please visit www.bes10.com.
FM Radio - If you have a BlackBerry Z30, BlackBerry Q10 or BlackBerry
Q5 smartphone, the new software update unlocks the built-in FM radio in
those handsets. You can listen to local FM stations, which does not
require any network connection. |
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