Forthcoming BlackBerry OS 4.3

Posted by Jason Hook at 11/9/2007 11:04 AM
Categories: uncategorized
Details of the forthcoming (sometime late this year/early next?) BlackBerry 4.3 OS for Smartphones:

http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/dynamickc.do?externalId=KB14216&sliceId=SAL_Public&command=show&forward=nonthreadedKC&kcId=KB14216

Highlights for me include:

 Voice Notes

BlackBerry smartphone users can record voice notes using the Voice Notes feature. Voice notes can be sent using the following:

  • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages
  • email messages
  • personal identification number (PIN)
  • instant messaging

The BlackBerry smartphone user may also store the recorded voice note locally for playback at a later time.



 

Video recording

BlackBerry smartphone users can record video using the Camera by selecting the Video Camera icon.
The following options may be selected to control settings:

  • Video light - brightens dark environments to improve video recording
  • White balance - control white balance of the camera; options include Automatic, Indoor, and Sunny
  • Video format - use normal mode (240X180) or lower quality MMS mode (176X144)
  • Store videos - decide where to save video files

 Browser Enhancements

The start page accommodates easier navigation and displays the five most recently visited bookmarks.
If the BlackBerry smartphone user clicks Bookmarks or History, they are redirected to a dedicated screen, respectively. 



And I can see this being useful to some:

 BlackBerry Internet Service

Synchronize the address book and calendar features of integrated email accounts (for example, Yahoo!® Mail address book and calendar)
with the Address Book and Calendar on the BlackBerry smartphone.

This feature requires BlackBerry® Internet Service 2.4.

There's also a piece on SureType improvements.  I miss having it.  I find the full keyboard on the Curve
to be more of a hassle than a benefit.

 
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