RIM has let us know that BlackBerry OS 7.0 and 7.1 devices are now officially certified for  use by both the US and Canadian Governments. BlackBerry 7 has received FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 Certification from the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). This top-level certification is required for secure communications by both the US and Canadian Governments and their agencies. This is more good news for RIM, as the security certifications for their BlackBerry 7 and QNX devices begin to pile up.

Looks as though RIM is pushing an updated version of the BlackBerry PlayBook developer preview through the BlackBerry Jam Zone. There isn’t much known about the update at this point but it is a fair increase from the last build. If you’re running OS 2.0 on your PlayBook you will have to re-register your device with RIM before the update will be made available. To do so just follow the link below and you’ll be directed to the right place. Let us know what you find in the comments below.

• Register your PlayBook with the 2.0 Developer preview program

Source : CrackBerry

We just saw OS 7.1 build 205 leak out for the Bold 9900 and now we see the same OS leak for the Torch 9810 and 9860. If you’re on any of these three devices and want the latest BlackBerry OS featuring all the improvements of BlackBerry 7.1, then hit the respective link for your device and then get to downloading.

• Download OS 7.1.0.205 for the Torch 9810
• Download OS 7.1.0.205 for the Torch 9860

**WARNING: This is not an official release for BlackBerry and therefore has not been fully tested and may contain bugs. TheBerryFix.com cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise ether during or after installation. You are installing the leak by choice. To help the BlackBerry community please don’t forget to post your findings in the comments.

Source : N4BB

We have seen a few OS 7.1 leaks and official releases come out and now there’s a leak for the BlackBerry Curve 9360. The version that has leaked for the 9360 is OS 7.1.0.190 and is available for download immediately at the link below. Keep in mind that this is not an official OS release and there may still be some bugs present.

**WARNING: This is not an official release for BlackBerry and therefore has not been fully tested and may contain bugs. TheBerryFix.com cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise ether during or after installation. You are installing the leak by choice. To help the BlackBerry community please don’t forget to post your findings in the Comments.

• Download OS 7.1.0.190 for the Curve 9360

Source : N4BB

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Shortly after demonstrating the newly refined PlayBook operating system RIM went on to give everyone a little in site into the newly revamped BlackBerry Bridge app. RIM introduced the application with the debut of the PlayBook, which had many assume that it was their “FIX” to not having email, but RIM had more on the drawing boards.

The new application will actually allow you to use your BlackBerry smartphone as a remote control for your PlayBook, giving you the ability to open links, send photos, and other media right from your phone. If you were to send me an email, meet me on the street, send me a tweet, or give me a call on the old fashioned telephone and ask me what I enjoy most about the new Bridge features, I’d have to say using my BlackBerrys keyboard and touch screen as a mouse and keyboard. Pretty awesome, and oh ya, no other tablet can do this!

The new version of BlackBerry Bridge should be hitting the App Store sometime in February, alongside the launch of PlayBook OS 2.0.

If seeing the magnitude of leaks for os 7.1 haven’t gotten your mouth-watering then maybe seeing a few other features of the new OS at CES 2012 will tie you over until the full carrier launch. Also if you’re at CES then you’ll want to stop by the BlackBerry booth to get a little hands on time with some BlackBerry 7 devices running OS 7.1. You can check out the full release from RIM after the break.

Press Release

RIM Showcases New BlackBerry 7.1 OS at CES 2012

New BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel Updates Also Released

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA–(Marketwire – January 09, 2012) – (CES 2012) – A wide range of software improvements await BlackBerry® 7 smartphone customers at the BlackBerry® booth (South Hall 3 Booth # 30326) at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012). Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) is showcasing the new BlackBerry® 7.1 OS as well as updates to the BBM^TM (BlackBerry® Messenger), BlackBerry® Traffic^TMand BlackBerry® Travel^TM apps. The new OS and app updates make seizing and sharing the moment even easier.

BlackBerry 7.1 will begin rolling out from carriers around the world beginning today and over the coming weeks(1). The new releases of BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel will be available on BlackBerry® App World^TM beginning today.

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If having up to 32 gigs of music on your BlackBerry wasn’t enough, get ready top have every FM radio station on your berry. As RIM preps to do a mass release of OS 7.1 for their newest line of BlackBerry smartphones a few unknown features are making their way to the surface. Namely support for FM radio. Officially there isn’t a date set just yet for a wide spread OS 7.1 launch, but I have a gut feeling that we’ll be seeing things moving quite quickly in the coming weeks, stay-tuned.

Source : CrackBerry

Well isn’t this interesting, and by interesting I mean awesome! Verizon has officially dropped the hammer and has released OS 7.1 for the BlackBerry Torch 9850. The latest OS brings new features of epic proportions.

Device features

• Device will no longer repeatedly indicate that new software has been installed.
• Device will no longer reset while connected to a charging source.
• Device displays the correct wireless service provider while making calls or sending text messages.
• While in a global roaming condition, connect to a previously registered CDMA network without experiencing lengthy search periods.
• Improvements in home screen responsiveness and reduced touch screen lockups.
• No longer experience delays in audio reception or unexpected call termination.
• Improvements to audio quality during playback for audio files downloaded using the V CAST application.
• The zoom in and zoom out function on the browser application renders the page properly.
• When downloading an application, the device will display the correct number of bytes being downloaded.
• Device now supports Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS).
• Device now supports Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot (MHS).

email & messaging

• Duplicate text messages will no longer display in the Messaging application.
• Improvements in Visual Voice Mail.

So if I were you, which I’m not but I still would get home/to a computer ASAP and get your updating on, why not, it’s free. Let us know if you’ve been able to download the latest update, and let us know what you think.

• Download OS 7.1 for the Verizon BlackBerry Torch 9850

Source : CrackBerry

It looks like the first builds of BlackBerry OS 7.1 are starting to trickle out from carriers. Sprint is the first US carrier to release this update, and they are doing so for both the Bold 99330 and Torch 9850. The build for the Bold 9930 is 7.1.0.163 and the build for the Torch 9850 is the same. If you’re on Sprint you can check your device for available updates. If you’re not seeing it yet, be patient, it takes a little time for these to roll out across the entire system. The largest addition to OS 7.1 is the mobile hotspot feature. Check out OS 7.1 and let us know what other goodies you find along the way.

Source : CrackBerry

If you’re looking for something to do this thanksgiving holiday and you have your PlayBook sitting next to you as you digest all that stuffing and turkey, then start smashing the update button on your PlayBook as an update is available. RIM has pushed version 1.0.8.4985, which brings a few updates and bug fixes.

The BlackBerry PlayBook OS v1.0.8.4985 contains the following fixes and updates:

• Updated version of Adobe® Flash® Player version 11.1 and Adobe AIR® 3.1
• Daylight savings time updates for time zones in the regions of Latin America, Australia and Central America
• Updated Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® software to help to improve connectivity
• Fixed issues some users were experiencing with account payments in the BlackBerry App World™ storefront
• Improved synching when restoring applications with BlackBerry Desktop Software

Just remember, this is probably the last update until we are graced with the presence of OS 2.0 on our PlayBooks.

Jim Balsillie has, in an interview Monday night, stated that the upcoming BBM platform will “leapfrog” everyone with what they have coming. This is some big and exciting news coming just hours before the DevCon 2011 keynote and the reveal of BBX and the future of BlackBerry. Balsillie goes on to say that the company knows that the existing BlackBerry infrastructure is outdated and that with BBX they have reinvented the BlackBerry from the ground up.

So, Jim has made some very bold statements and big promises for both BBX and DevCon 2011. We’ll know in just a few short hours if these statements hold up, but what do you think, BerryFix community? Will RIM break the cycle of disappointing product launches with BBX, or will these new devices fail to meet expectations and RIM continue on the downward spiral? Let us know in the comments and be here throughout the week as we cover all the news from DevCon 2011 as it happens.

Source: Financial Post
Via: CrackBerry

If you’re a CDMA BlackBerry 7 device owner and a fan of official OS builds over the leaked versions then this post may be of great interest to you. An official OS update for the Bold 9930, Curve 9350, and Torch 9850 has just been released by PTCI. The update is build number 7.0.0.362 for all three devices and should bring some nice changes and bug fixes to your BlackBerry 7 device. Hit the link below and select your device from the drop-down menu to get the update.

• Download OS 7.0.0.362 for 9930, 9350, or 9850 from PTCI

Source: N4BB

Wow, this is quite a massive leak we have tonight. OS 7.0.0.353 has leaked for all five of the newly released BlackBerry 7 devices. Those devices are the Bold 9900 and 9930, Torch 9810, 9850, and 9860. There’s no word on what has changed in any of these OS updates. If you own any of these new BlackBerry 7 devices and want to keep up with the latest available OS, check out the appropriate link below to get started.

• Download OS 7.0.0.353 for the Bold 9900
• Download OS 7.0.0.353 for the Bold 9930

• Download OS 7.0.0.353 for the Torch 9810

• Download OS 7.0.0.353 for the Torch 9850
• Download OS 7.0.0.353 for the Torch 9860

Source: N4BB

If you already have a brand new BlackBerry Torch 9810 I would imagine you’re pretty happy with the device and the stock OS that came loaded on it. But if you’re one of those users that always want to have the latest and greatest OS on your device or you want to see if RIM has included any new features in higher OS builds, then you’ll want to give this leak a try. OS 7.0.0.336 for the Torch 9810 has leaked and is available for download at the link below. There’s no word yet as to what has changed in this OS and, as always, back up your device and use caution when installing a leaked OS.

• Download OS 7.0.0.336 for the Torch 9810

**WARNING: This is not an official release for BlackBerry and therefore has not been fully tested and may contain bugs. TheBerryFix.com cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise ether during or after installation. You are installing the leak by choice. To help the BlackBerry community please don’t forget to post your findings in the comments.

Source: N4BB

Yesterday we saw OS build .308 for the Bold 9930 leak and today we have another leak for the brand ne Bold 9930. This OS is 7.0.0.340 and works on the CDMA Bold 9930. This OS version unlocks NFC on the 9930, something that previous versions have lacked. Besides that there are a few minor application version updates and bug fixes. If you have a new 9930 and are feeling a little adventurous, hit the link below to start your BlackBerry 7 upgrade journey.

• Download OS 7.0.0.340 for the Bold 9930

**WARNING: This is not an official release for BlackBerry and therefore has not been fully tested and may contain bugs. TheBerryFix.com cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise ether during or after installation. You are installing the leak by choice. To help the BlackBerry community please don’t forget to post your findings in the comments.

Source: N4BB