The BlackBerry Canadian manufacturer begins to deploy BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 to existing BlackBerry devices. This update of the operating system now comes to the BlackBerry Passport, Z3, Z10, Q10 and Q5 and the Porsche Design P '9983 and P'9982. With this update, BlackBerry users can obtain a number of new features, including BlackBerry wizard, BlackBerry Blend and a double application store.
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If you have been jealous of Siri, Google Now or Cortana, digital voice assistants on smartphones from your friends, BlackBerry tries to rejoice since decided to embark BlackBerry Assistant within OS 10.3.1. Like its counterparts, BlackBerry Assistant can be used with voice or text commands to help users manage emails, contacts, calendars, and native applications for BlackBerry 10.
BlackBerry states that Wizard is smart enough to know how to respond. BlackBerry Assistant reply with your voice, when you spoke, and it will display the results to your questions if you type text. Also, if you have access to BlackBerry Bluetooth Wizard, it will respond to the device paired since you can not access the screen of your smartphone.
Balance between work and play
The update brings new ways for users to balance work and play. With OS 10.3.1, BlackBerry users have access to BlackBerry Blend, and two windows of applications.
BlackBerry Blend allows you to see the contents of your smartphone on other devices. This way you will not have to juggle your smartphone, computer and tablet. If you are on Mac or PC, you can check your emails and calendars on your smartphone from your laptop. The owners of an iPad or Android tablet can use the large screen of their tablet to view pictures taken with the camera of their smartphone.
The update also preinstalls the Amazon Appstore on your smartphone, which makes downloading and installing Android applications for all owners of a BlackBerry device. In addition, the native BlackBerry applications can be downloaded from the App Store BlackBerry App World.
For those who forget to mute their device at meetings and appointments, a new mode works together with the Calendar app to automatically silence the smartphone during busy while reactivating the ringer when the meeting is over.
Back to basics
Besides being known for his keyboard, BlackBerry older users also know that brand devices come with keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts can save time and help us to facilitate handling. If you have a BlackBerry device 10 with a physical keyboard like the BlackBerry Q10, you now have access to shortcuts.
When you press the "T" in the BlackBerry Hub, you'll be taken to the top of your inbox. Similarly, by pressing the "B" you will end up in your messages.
It's a nice way to navigate your phone without reaching the touch screen.
Availability
The update starts to be deployed today , subject to approval by the mobile operator.
See also : Google introduced the YouTube application for kids on Android
If you have been jealous of Siri, Google Now or Cortana, digital voice assistants on smartphones from your friends, BlackBerry tries to rejoice since decided to embark BlackBerry Assistant within OS 10.3.1. Like its counterparts, BlackBerry Assistant can be used with voice or text commands to help users manage emails, contacts, calendars, and native applications for BlackBerry 10.
Balance between work and play
The update brings new ways for users to balance work and play. With OS 10.3.1, BlackBerry users have access to BlackBerry Blend, and two windows of applications.
BlackBerry Blend allows you to see the contents of your smartphone on other devices. This way you will not have to juggle your smartphone, computer and tablet. If you are on Mac or PC, you can check your emails and calendars on your smartphone from your laptop. The owners of an iPad or Android tablet can use the large screen of their tablet to view pictures taken with the camera of their smartphone.
The update also preinstalls the Amazon Appstore on your smartphone, which makes downloading and installing Android applications for all owners of a BlackBerry device. In addition, the native BlackBerry applications can be downloaded from the App Store BlackBerry App World.
For those who forget to mute their device at meetings and appointments, a new mode works together with the Calendar app to automatically silence the smartphone during busy while reactivating the ringer when the meeting is over.
Back to basics
Besides being known for his keyboard, BlackBerry older users also know that brand devices come with keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts can save time and help us to facilitate handling. If you have a BlackBerry device 10 with a physical keyboard like the BlackBerry Q10, you now have access to shortcuts.
When you press the "T" in the BlackBerry Hub, you'll be taken to the top of your inbox. Similarly, by pressing the "B" you will end up in your messages.
It's a nice way to navigate your phone without reaching the touch screen.
Availability
The update starts to be deployed today , subject to approval by the mobile operator.