BlackBerry 7.1 OS out now, brings Wi-Fi hotspot and calls

09 January, 2012 | Comments (40) | Post your comment

Tags: BlackBerry, Touch UI

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.

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BlackBerry 7.1 OS out now, brings Wi-Fi hotspot and calls - reader comments

  • Anonymous

Hi, the FM radio is not available on the 9900.

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  • 2012-05-07 23:10
  • 32Kw
  • RobertPattinson

can any one knows that where do i use its fm radio i have upgraded my blackberry 9900 on 7.1 os plz if any one know do help me out.

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  • 2012-05-05 14:31
  • wiT4
  • RIchibee

If i bought a phone at a carrier and unlocked it, and i update it with there RIM 7.1 update will it lock my phone back again?

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  • 2012-04-28 00:53
  • kaJK
Total reader comments: 40