RIM unveils BlackBerry 7 OS: new browser, BlackBerry Balance, no legacy support

0. phoneArena posted on 02 May 2011, 07:52

BlackBerry World has kicked off in full steam and just days after RIM's co-CEO promised “a whole next generation” of 'Berries, the BlackBerry OS 7 was unveiled. An update to the BlackBerry OS 6.1, the BlackBerry OS 7 is heralded by…

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1. phbelov posted on 02 May 2011, 07:53 0 0

Wow. You're fast!

14. PhoneLuver posted on 03 May 2011, 05:40 1 0

I'm glad they improved the browser. I have the current Bold and the websites sometimes take so long to load, that I question whether the content is really worth waiting for! lol

Let's hope the browser allows multiple tabs and optimizes the website for such a small screen. I have to admit, that I enjoyed surfing with my old Nokia more than this Bold. I really don't enjoy zooming in and out all the time..

2. deago78 posted on 02 May 2011, 09:08 1 0

We'll see. So far I'm a bit underwhelmed with this "overhaul".

3. Sniggly posted on 02 May 2011, 09:27 2 0

Great. Now put out some competing hardware. These "touch screen" Berries don't cut it.

4. snowgator posted on 02 May 2011, 09:41 0 0

Hey it"s RIM. ANY improvement to the personal side of Mobile is a big improvement. I am willing to see the other devices they are brining to the table.

5. JeffdaBeat posted on 02 May 2011, 10:08 3 0

So far RIM has said the Storm, OS 6, and PlayBook were the second coming of Christ, but we see how all of those have turned out. I'll wait for reviews of this OS to believe a word of it...

6. protozeloz posted on 02 May 2011, 11:17 1 0

Tell me about it....

7. jthiagesan posted on 02 May 2011, 12:09 1 0

Blackberry should change their traditional device design and should adopt designs from Nokia and Sony.

8. Fanboys Suck posted on 02 May 2011, 12:39 2 0

Yes, because Nokia and Sony are both blowing every other manufacturer out of the water right now... :/

9. protozeloz posted on 02 May 2011, 14:43 0 0

SE has good design and good European market, they are not well know in USA tho

11. jthiagesan posted on 02 May 2011, 18:40 1 0

SE and nokia are not popular in USA because they don't have much phones with career contract like samsung or HTC.

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13. protozeloz posted on 02 May 2011, 21:00 0 0

carriers didn't took their phones :(

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12. Lucas777 posted on 02 May 2011, 18:59 0 0

hey isnt nokia the largest phone manufacturer?

10. thatdude1 (unregistered) posted on 02 May 2011, 15:00 0 0

I think this is a good step in the right direction for RIM. These new 'berries will sell very well. And the Playbook is actually doing very well. Much better than the others except for the ipad.

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