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SureType® Enhancements

Word Completion
As BlackBerry smartphone users type, a list of word options is displayed when the BlackBerry smartphone user pauses. The vertical list consists of word selections that are the closest match to the word the BlackBerry smartphone user is trying to type. The BlackBerry smartphone user may then select the word.
Advanced Editing
BlackBerry smartphone users may now scroll to a word they want to correct and move between specific letters by rolling the trackball up or down to flip between letters.
Improved Frequency Learning
Commonly used words are recognized with greater consistency.

Wireless BlackBerry Device Software Upgrades
BlackBerry smartphone users can wirelessly upgrade their BlackBerry smartphone.
Voice Notes
BlackBerry smartphone users can record voice notes using the Voice Notes feature. Voice notes can be sent using the following:

• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages
• email messages
• personal identification number (PIN)
• instant messaging

The BlackBerry smartphone user may also store the recorded voice note locally for playback at a later time. For more information on Voice Notes, see below.
Note: BlackBerry Messenger supports this feature with BlackBerry Device software 4.2.1.
Selectable Phone Equalizer
Adjust the audio to best suit the BlackBerry smartphone user listening preference. Listening preferences include:

• Normal
• Boost Bass
• Boost Treble

For instructions on improving phone call quality, see below.
Enhanced Voice IT Policy Controls
IT Policies may be used to manage voice usage. A whitelist (always allow) and blacklist (never allow) of phone numbers can be created.

• Ability to Allow Ability to Control International Calls - allow or deny international calls received to the BlackBerry smartphone.
• Ability to Allow or Deny by Area Code and Single Numbers - create Allow or Deny calling lists by area code and single numbers.

BlackBerry® Maps Enhancements

Points of Interest
Using the Local Search menu option, search for local businesses and landmarks within a 30 kilometer radius of the current location. For instructions, see below.
Route Saving
Routes from one location to another may be saved for later viewing. For instructions, see below.

Multimedia Enhancements

Send and receive video files using MMS
Attach video files to MMS messages, and play video files received using MMS. For more information, see below.
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Progressive download
Allows streaming and playback of media from web sites on the BlackBerry smartphone using the browser.
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) Progressive download
Allows streaming and playback of media from web sites on Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry smartphones.
Music playlist support in the Media application
Create and edit playlists (in .m3u format) directly in the Media application on the BlackBerry smartphone.
Video recording
BlackBerry smartphone users can record video using the Camera by selecting the Video Camera icon. The following options may be selected to control settings:

• Video light - brightens dark environments to improve video recording
• White balance - control white balance of the camera; options include Automatic, Indoor, and Sunny
• Video format - use normal mode (240X180) or lower quality MMS mode (176X144)
• Store videos - decide where to save video files

Browser Enhancements
The start page accommodates easier navigation and displays the five most recently visited bookmarks. If the BlackBerry smartphone user clicks Bookmarks or History, they are redirected to a dedicated screen, respectively.

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What is the voice notes application
You can use the voice notes application on your BlackBerry smartphone to record a short voice message (up to one minute long).
Voice notes are sent using the Multimedia Message Service (MMS). You cannot send a voice note if this service is not on the BlackBerry smartphone.
Voice Notes restrictions

• Voice notes larger than 300 KB cannot be sent as MMS text messages.
• Personal indentifcation number (PIN) messages and BlackBerry Messenger voice note messages cannot be larger then 15 KB.
• Voice notes will only be recorded in AMR format; however, files of any recognized audio format will be listed in the voice notes folder on the BlackBerry smartphone.
• The voice notes feature may be disabled using an IT policy.

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How to improve sound quality during a phone call or for all phone calls

Note: You can only change sound quality for the earpiece on your BlackBerry smartphone.
To improve sound quality for all phone calls, complete the following steps:

1. In the Phone application, display the menu and select Options.
2. Click General Options.
3. Change the Enhance Call Audio field.
4. Display the menu and select Save.

To improve sound quality during a phone call, complete the following steps:

1. During a phone call, display the menu and select Enhance Call Audio.
2. Select Boost Bass or Boost Treble.
3. Display the menu and select Save.

To review the different Selectable Phone Equalizers during a phone call, press the L key. The enhancement specific icons are displayed on the active call screen.
Note: If an enhancement is selected, the enhancement specific icon is be displayed on the active call screen.
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How to perform a Points of Interest search

To view a list of points of interest near a location, complete the following steps:
You can search for points of interest such as businesses, airports, schools, parks, or landmarks.

1. On a map, display the menu and select Local Search.
2. Type the point of interest information. For example, type pizza and press the enter key.
3. The Google Local Search: pizza screen lists the names of the local pizza locations.
4. Complete one of the following:
   • Scroll to the wanted pizza names. The Pizza name expands automatically to display the address, phone number, and distance.
   • Click the pizza name. The menu is displayed with the following options:
     1. To view the pizza location on the map, select View On Map
     2. To call the pizza restaurant, select Call <phone number>
     3. To view the pizza restaurant details (including address and phone number), press Details

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Save a location using BlackBerry Maps

To save a location as a favourite, complete the following steps:

1. On a map, display the menu and select Add To Favorites.
2. When prompted with the Save Location dialog box, enter the following information:
   • Label - enter the title in this field. If the BlackBerry smartphone is running BlackBerry Device Software 4.3, the Label defaults to the address.
   • Description - enter a description of the map for future reference. If the BlackBerry smartphone is running BlackBerry Device Software 4.3, the address is saved to Folder: Favorites, by default.
3. Click OK. The map is saved to you favorites.

To view Favorite Locations, complete one of the following steps:
BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 4.3

1. In BlackBerry Maps, display the menu and select Find Location > From Favorites.
2. Select the saved address. The map is displayed.

BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 4.2

1. In BlackBerry Maps, display the menu and select Favorites.
2. Scroll to the map you want to view, display the menu and select Select. The map is displayed.

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What is the Attach Video menu item and video quick tips using Multimedia Message Service

When composing a Multimedia Message Service (MMS) message, a new Attach Video menu item will be available. When selected, the Attach Video menu option launches a video selection screen to select from the non-Digital Rights Management (non-DRM) protected videos on the BlackBerry smartphone.
General video quick tips

• Video content can be deleted or moved between slides.
• Video content can be previewed in a media window prior to sending.
• Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) layout rule is enforced to make sure that video content is not on the same slide as another image or audio content.
• The BlackBerry smartphone is not able to convert video size or duration or format before sending; therefore, the video must be in a supported format before sending.
• Non-Digital Rights Management (non-DRM) protected video messages can be forwarded as new messages.

Received videos using MMS quick tips

• When receiving an MMS message with video content the video content plays inline with the body of the MMS message.
• Standard media player controls apply.
• Slide timings are supported.
• The BlackBerry smartphone user may save received videos to the media library.
• Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected videos can be saved but used from the BlackBerry smartphone.

[harry3334]

Thanks Hayden very useful

[ItsNowOrNever]

Sweet!!!

RIM---quit teasing us!!! Let it out already!!!

[inc188]

saaaaweeeettttt... i heard the 88XX will get some love too... waiting and waiting and waiting....

thanks hayden

[phantom76]

sounds good, waiting on this one

[mytrek]

This is the biggest tease in the world my curve cannot sleep at night waiting for this update.

[li2327]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
I hope the pearl will eventually get this update.

[jscottbarnes]

Originally Posted by li2327 ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~ I hope the pearl will eventually get this update.

Are u in the bathroom in your pic/avatar??? LoL

[cwax]

Definitely nice on the 8130

[TNgal22]

I can't wait! Having no video was my only drawback on chosing the curve, now my phone will be perfect! LOL

[Cisco Kidd]

Can it be downloaded yet ?

AT&T Told me there is no 4.3 yet

[Rcbjr]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kidd Can it be downloaded yet ? AT&T Told me there is no 4.3 yet

For the Public, AT&T is correct. But when it does become available for download, you will no doubt see multiple threads announcing it. At least until we can get them collected and consolidated.

Rcbjr.

[tjalendran]

waiting for this!!! ma and my 8310 cant wait!!! ;-)

[drdoom23]

Will it be availble for the 8100 cause man that will complete the phone

[iron07]

yes that and gps now that would be sweet

[Lowrider]

Wow, I want it now! hehe
Thx Boss.

[bcbbanga4l]

we cant wait either (me and bb)

[cfrench]

so on a 8830, will i still not be able to do video streaming off of websites because i dont have wifi?

[s16ri]

hope this will be soonest possible. heard about it some couple of months ago. hopefully by jan 08..? how i wish..:D

[JeffreyC]

I really wish someone had the idea of when this 4.3 would be released. I love my Pearl and would never go back to a conventional phone like a razor, which I had prior but it just seems a bit ridiculous that Motorolla can put a sophisticated operating system enough to have video capture and the Pearl can work circles around it in other areas but STILL cannot record video. Seems like some kind of game to me.. or something. I just don't understand how the technology is there, other phones and not smart phones, have had it for a few years now and we are all sitting here begging RIM to release an "updated" operating system to allow us to do what just about every other phone on God's earth already does. Anyone else agree??

[youngva804]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

Yeah!!!! What Jeffreyc said. I feel ya brother!

[vince1]

Come on for feck sake. Its an OS just get it out.

I'm on edge waiting for this and the 9000

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[SR_man_49]

Why has the beta version not been leaked?? If they can leak halo 2 & 3 way before initial release date why cant someone leak a phone OS to the public?

[vindicatedx2x]

Sorry if I missed it -- does anyone know if we will be able to use a 6 or 8 gig micro SD on the 8310 then? And we CAN record video after this?! Sweeeeet. Please say I'm not misunderstanding that.

[LatinLegacy]

man i want this now

[siccmade]

i called my service provider and he told me (all i can say is it will be coming in the near future)