The BlackBerry Tour 9630 of Verizon will receive an update tomorrow which makes the OS jump to version 5.0.0.591. In terms of new features the Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 will get Push To Talk which is the main update, but other improvements were made to the camera and bluetooth functionality. The SMS messaging system was also improved and using the VZ Navigator with bluetooth has become easier. The update will become available “over-the-air” as well as being available to download on the web.
People who own a Verizon branded BlackBerry Tour 9630 should be happy to hear that there should be an official Operating System update this coming Monday. What the exact version of the OS isn’t entirely clear, but speculation is that it’s OS 5.0.0.591. Either way, it looks like we’ll be able to check it out on Monday. Improvements should include:
- Camera – Smoother operation in both camera and video applications.
- Calling – Improved Bluetooth functionality for last number dialed, enhanced functionality for Voice Activated Dialing in both French and English, improved missed call log showing missed Call Waiting calls, and upgraded Call Waiting caller ID and call timer.
- Messaging – Improved functionality for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting SMS messages as well as corrected in-box display when in holster.
- Bluetooth – Improvements in operation when using VZ Navigator
- Push To Talk – Push To Talk capability Software Availability The software upgrade will first be available to customers on the night of 3/29 at 11:59 pm via the following methods: OTASL (Over The Air Software Loading) OTA User Initiated / Verizon Wireless Network Pushed Process (Poke) / Web Based Software / Desktop Manager Software.
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