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RIM Announces BlackBerry OS 7.1, Adds Mobile Hotspot

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Jan 9, 2012, 9:13 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Research In Motion today took the wraps off a new version of its BlackBerry operating system. BlackBerry 7.1 adds a range of new features to RIM's smartphone platform, including a native mobile hotspot client. With the mobile hotspot feature, BlackBerries will be able to share their internet connection via Wi-Fi with up to five other devices. BlackBerry 7 also bolsters the functionality of Universal Search with new auto-complete software and Bing results. Other new features include BlackBerry Tag, for sharing contact details via NFC; carrier-based Wi-Fi calling (if supported by network); it brings an FM radio to the BlackBerry Curves 9360 and 9380; and special offers, coupons, and discounts from nearby vendors have been added to the BlackBerry Maps application. RIM said that carriers around the world will begin to roll out BlackBerry 7.1 starting today, though U.S. carriers have not announced any such plans of as yet.

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BlackBerry Curve 9360

2.4" display 480 x 360 pixels
Marvell processor
1,000 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

BlackBerry Curve 9380

3.2" display 360 x 480 pixels
Marvel Tavor MG1 processor 0.5 GB RAM
1,230 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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