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BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 update activates FM radio, brings actionable lock screen notifications and more

BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 update activates FM radio, brings actionable lock screen notifications and more

By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 29 January 2014 10:54 IST

BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1 update that activates the FM hardware present in existing BlackBerry 10 handsets, adds actionable lock screen notifications, brings picture password for unlocking, and a few other features.

The latest software update - that has already begun rolling out in India and other regions - will activate the FM hardware already present in BlackBerry Z30, BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Q5 handsets. The update also brings actionable lock screen notifications, which means you can now tap to open a message that appears on the lock screen, letting you respond to an important message quickly or to check messages more discreetly.

BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1 brings picture password for quick unlocking that lets you unlock your BlackBerry 10 phone using a combination of a picture and a number (0-9) of your choice, which you place at a particular point on the image. When you try to unlock the phone, the picture will appear along with a grid of random numbers. To unlock, simply drag the grid so the number you selected overlays the particular point on the image.

The update includes a new feature that lets you filter messages and notifications in the BlackBerry Hub using a pinch gesture. The release also brings a new incoming call screen that lets you swipe to the left to answer or swipe right to ignore a call. If you can't take the call right now, you can respond via BBM, SMS or email by choosing from a list of standard automated responses or with a custom message.

Other new features in the update include SMS and email groups, customisable quick settings menu, an offline reading mode in the browser, optional automatic software updates, device and battery monitor, and the ability to set an account as your preferred contact sync option.

While some users have already reported receiving the update, in case you bought your BlackBerry 10 device from an operator, it may be a while before the update shows up on your handset, as the operator needs to finish its own testing before giving the rollout a green light.

BlackBerry Z30

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality
Above average battery life

Bad
Poor camera OS
Ecosystem not mature

Read detailed BlackBerry Z30 review

Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 2880mAh

OS BlackBerry OS 10.2

Resolution 720x1280 pixels

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BlackBerry Q10

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent physical keyboard
Great performance
Good battery backup
Decent camera

Bad
Expensive
Lacks good third party apps
Screen's 1:1 aspect ratio is a bit awkward
No FM radio

Read detailed BlackBerry Q10 review

Display 3.10-inch

Processor 1.5GHz one-core

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 2100mAh

OS BlackBerry OS 10

Resolution 720x720 pixels

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BlackBerry Q5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent physical keyboard
Good performance
Great battery backup

Bad
A bit overpriced
Lacks good third-party apps
Screen's 1:1 aspect ratio is a bit awkward
No FM radio

Read detailed BlackBerry Q5 review

Display 3.10-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 5-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 8GB

Battery Capacity 2180mAh

OS BlackBerry OS 10.1

Resolution 720x720 pixels

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