BlackBerry Z10 gets its first major update

The BlackBerry Z10 is now getting its first major update which introduces a myriad of improvements, bug fixes, and optimisations

BlackBerry has issued its first major update for the BlackBerry Z10. Now live, update 10.0.10.85 brings with it a new features, lots of bug fixes, and some key software optimisations. The update is available for download OTA.

BlackBerry launched the BlackBerry Z10 just over a month ago, the handset received positive reviews although many found issues with the number of applications available at launch and with its battery life. This update aims to remedy many of these issues.

Here’s a breakdown of what delights you’ll find contained inside the 10.0.10.85 update:

3rd Party App Performance

'We’ve improved performance for 3rd party applications, so developers can build apps that run fast and smooth for you. With this update, you might want to keep an eye out for some fresh new app launches in March, like WhatsApp.'

Phone, Calendar, and Contacts

'Among the top improvements and features are fixes for Gmail calendars on BlackBerry 10. You’ll also find improvements in the BlackBerry Hub for logging calls log and how conversations are handled. We’ve also made general improvements to importing contacts from online sources.'

Camera

'We’ve optimized the camera for better photos in low-light situations. You’ll love the difference this makes for photos where you don’t use a flash – like the Time Shift Camera feature.'

Browser and Media

'With more and more of you using the gorgeous screen on the BlackBerry Z10 to consume online videos and media, we’ve made a number of improvements to the software in the way the browser handles video playback to provide a fantastic experience.'

Battery Life

'The software team has included a number of battery life optimizations with over 60 battery saving improvements since launch to keep you moving. These combined improvements are designed so that you see improvements in battery life and heavy users especially should see a longer average usage per charge cycle.'

The update is now available OTA but users can also check to see if it’s available in their region manually via the following steps: Settings> Software Updates> Check for Updates — then follow the on screen steps to install.

The update is 150MB and, as always, we’d recommend you do it over a Wi-Fi network.



by via Know Your Mobile