Verizon Rolls Out New BlackBerry Updates

Verizon has rolled out two new BlackBerry updates for the 9930 Bold and the 9850 Torch. Beginning with the 9930 Bold, the update enables the NFC hardware in the phone while also enabling support for Push to Talk service. The rest of the changes in the update center on performance improvements and fixes. The 9850 Torch update centers on general performance improvements. Continue reading for the respective changelogs.
 BlackBerry Bold 7.0 Release 1739 (App: 7.0.0.374, Platform: 5.0.0.552)

Device Features
+ Push to Talk support has been enabled.
+ Near Field Communication (NFC) feature has been enabled.
+ Improved home screen responsiveness reduces touch screen lockups.
+ Trackpad will respond the first time when touch screen is used to maximize or minimize the icon application grid and trackpad is clicked.
+ Opening an application and pressing the Back key will no longer cause the application switcher to appear.
+ Cursor will acknowledge and react by stopping scrolling when reaching the end of the screen.
+ No longer receive an “uncaught exception” error.
+ Proper rendering when scrolling within the Universal Search feature.
+ Turning off the wireless connection will not cause the device to restart unexpectedly.

Email, Messaging and Web
+ View SMS text messages or emails in their entirety.
+ When sending an SMS text message that extends to two pages, all text will appear correctly.
+ Text messages appear properly with the ability to download attachments, if applicable.
+ View Folders within the Messages application, Menu > View Folder.
+ Turning Geo-location on and off will no longer affect the browser application performance.
+ Maintain data service when moving from foreign network coverage to home network coverage.

Call Features
+ When ending an incoming voice call, your smartphone will remain active.
+ Receive incoming calls without interruption.
+ While on a call, pressing Menu > Add Participant will properly place an additional call.
+ Successfully log in with your BlackBerry ID when connected to your corporate Wi-Fi network.
Applications
+ The device will remain connected to WWAN after downloading a file using
VZAccess Manager and disconnecting the device from your computer.
+ City ID information displays properly with a contact’s company information
within the Phone application.

7.0 Release 1739 (App: 7.0.0.374, Platform: 5.0.0.552) for the BlackBerry Torch 9850

Device features
+ Improved home screen responsiveness reduces touch screen lockups.
+ Trackpad will respond the first time when touch screen is used to maximize or minimize the icon application grid and trackpad is clicked.
+ Opening an application and pressing the Back key will no longer cause the application switcher to appear.
+ Cursor will acknowledge and react by stopping scrolling when reaching the end of the screen.
+ No longer receive an “uncaught exception” error.
+ Proper rendering when scrolling within the Universal Search feature.
+ Turning off the wireless connection will not cause the device to restart unexpectedly.

Email, Messaging and Web
+ View SMS text messages or emails in their entirety.
+ When sending an SMS text message that extends to two pages, all text will appear correctly.
+ Text messages appear properly with the ability to download attachments, if applicable.
+ View Folders within the Messages application, Menu > View Folder.
+ Turning Geo-location on and off will no longer affect the browser application performance.
+ Maintain data service when moving from foreign network coverage to home network coverage.

Call Features
+ When ending an incoming voice call, your smartphone will remain active.
+ Receive incoming calls without interruption.
+ While on a call, pressing Menu > Add Participant will properly place an additional call.
+ Successfully log in with your BlackBerry ID when connected to your corporate Wi-Fi network.
Applications
+ The device will remain connected to WWAN after downloading a file using VZAccess Manager and disconnecting the device from your computer.
+ City ID information displays properly with a contact’s company information within the Phone application