There has been so much talk over the last couple months about Apple and the new iPad that some might have forgotten that Blackberry still exists and according to new reports, the company is getting ready to release the new Blackberry 10.2 software later this week. Blackberry recently revealed a new Z30 phablet and at the same time announced that users would be getting the software upgrade that is going to bring plenty of improvements and enhancements to Blackberry devices. The exact timing of the update is still up in the air as it usually depends on the carriers and what regions they are in.
Latin America is going to be the next place that the company releases the update with the update coming to those in the United States sometime before the end of this year. Blackberry provided a brief change log for the new software and it includes updates to Priority Hub, BBM Video, Keyboard, Copy and Paste, Faster sharing, Lock screen notifications, Reply Now and various Calendar improvements. Blackberry says that the BB10.2 software will also come with updates to Docs to Go, a new Blackberry Hub icon and some improvements to the camera.
The update will be going out to devices that the company released in the last year including the Z10, Q10, Q5 and most likely it will be on the Z30 when it is released. If you want to check for the update when it is available in your region, you can do so by going into your Settings > Software Updates > Check for Updates.
- Priority Hub
Keep your important conversations closer than ever with the new Priority Hub. - BBM Video with Natural Sound
BBM Video has always allowed you to have a live face-to-face conversation with anyone, anywhere. - Instant Previews of BBM, SMS and Email from any app
Stay in the flow. BBM, SMS and E-mail messages now find you no matter what you are doing on your BlackBerry. - BlackBerry Keyboard
- Copy and Paste Enhancements
- Faster, Easier Sharing
- Lock Screen Notifications
When the red light on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone is flashing, you don’t have to unlock the phone to see your message. - Reply Now
Reply Now lets you respond to incoming phone calls, even when it’s not a good time to answer the phone. - Calendar Enhancements
BlackBerry Calendar now comes with an ‘I’m running late’ function so you can instantly let meeting participants know if you’ll be late.
