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Blackberry Storm Gets First Software Update

Faced with flak, RIM comes up with a fix

The just released Blackberry Storm got its first much-needed update treatment with a few users getting to upgrade to version 4.7.0.75.

The Blackberry Storm, launched last month, was plagued by software-related issues and faced flak from users for problems ranging from loss of email connectivity to issues with the screen orientation. RIM seems to have paid heed and has now come up with a fix.

Unlike most firmware updates where most changes are under the skin and nothing noticeable shows up, this one is different. After the update, users reported a marked improvement on various fronts. While some noticed faster camera load times, others were drooling over the improved response times and the overall snappiness that was so alien to the device.

While there are other chinks in the Storm's armor that will ensure it might not live up to its "iPhone killer" expectation, improvements on the software front are certainly welcome. Let's hope we have a stable version by the time the device ends up in India.

Courtesy : Techtree

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BlackBerry has in-built GPS device

Business Line l 3 Dec l New Delhi

BlackBerry Storm 9500 is the latest device from RIM’s stable.

It has been launched in other countries including the USA. The device is aimed at taking on Apple’s iPhone and Nokia’s N97.

Apart from the regular features such as like e-mail, organiser, touch screen and a camera, the Storm has an in-built GPS device which can used to navigate and locate. It also has Bluetooth capability which is useful for wireless transmission with laptops and other Bluetooth devices. It also claims to have a long battery life.

Security experts reckon that these features along with the high encryption codes could make the device useful for the terror groups.

High encryption is used by RIM to keep the data secure. But the problem is that Indian security agencies do not have the technology to snoop into data that use encryption codes higher more than 40 bit.