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Blackberry 10.2.0 - OS update

[WHAT]

  1. ] Blackberry 10.2.0 is a (previous) release of Blackberry's mobile operating system. This is a listing of the features added to this release of the operating system

[WHY]

  1. [OS]
    1. ] Headless Apps.
      1. ] apps that run in the background and have no user interface(UI),
    2. ] USB Host Capability
      1. ] This should allow you to connect usb sticks to BlackBerry devices and transfer files.
    3. ] Flurry Analytics.
      1. BlackBerry will support the analytics solution called Flurry which can help developers understand their customers better and create better apps via analytics solutions
    4. ] Smart cards
      1. Smart card support will allow BlackBerry 10 devices to act as access cards to physical buildings/rooms via NFC.
    5. ] Altimeter
      1. ] The altimeter would allow developers to make apps that can use altitude information. This is either access to an existing barometer in the Z10, or simply a way to obtain altitude information from a GPS location[
    6. ] Geofencing
      1. ] ...
    7. ] Enhanced audio experience, and audio codecs.
    8. ] Will also run apps from Android (4.2.2) Jelly Bean.
    9. ] Android HW acceleration.
    10. ] Improved text selection, word processing & editing in and between apps.
    11. ] Adaptive sharing feature, for quicker sharing of anything.
  2. [UI]
    1. ] Dark/light theme toggle.
    2. ] Smart Tag triggers, enhanced list of triggers.
    3. [NOTIFICATIONS] Instant Preview & Reply, works whatever app you are in. (Toast notifications). You will now be able to see previews of incoming messages while using any application at a given time. Notifications that integrate with the BlackBerry® Hub will support Instant Previews
      1. ] Email, BBM, text messages, Facebook® messages, Twitter® and LinkedIn.
    4. ] Easy "I will be late" meeting notifier.
    5. [LOCK-SCREEN] - notifications
      1. ] for all types of notification(email, twitter, fb, apps). The lock screen now becomes interactive with notifications providing you with real-time information as it comes in.
    6. [KEYBOARD]
      1. ] Keyboard sounds improved to differentiate "Shift", "Symbols" & "Backspace".
    7. [DIALER/PHONE]
      1. ] Easily create a "custom SMS/BBM reply" for ignored phone calls.
  3. [NETWORKING]
    1. ] WiFi Direct Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi connections will be possible without the need for wireless access points. This allows for even faster performance than what Bluetooth offers today
    2. ] Miracast (Q10/Z30), 2 modes
      1. ] Mirror mode provides an exact copy of the device display on a TV or monitor.
      2. ] Play-On mode provides a control panel, which plays a specific file, while freeing you to do other things on your device.
    3. ] Bluetooth 4.0 low energy
      1. ] interface for cars, heart rate monitors, etc.
  4. [APPS-NATIVE]
    1. ] HUB - Priority View
      1. ] Priority View in BlackBerry Hub: Easily view your most important emails, messages and alerts – priority messages will be indicated using a slight tint on the message. Some examples of items that would be considered a priority include:
        1. An email from someone with the same last name as you
        2. A Facebook post from someone you have flagged as a favorite
      2. ] learns to summarise which messages are important to you.
      3. ] Attachment View, for finding things easily without opening mailboxes.
    2. ] CALENDAR
      1. ] Support for web iCal calendars.
    3. ] BROWSER
      1. ] enhancements; improved reader mode and faster access to history.
    4. ] CAMERA
      1. ] enhancements e.g. focus lock and faster picture sharing.
      2. ] grid lines option on-screen,
      3. ] quick actions from peek
      4. ] the ability to silence the shutter sound
    5. ] CLOCK
      1. ] Multiple Alarms are settable in the clock app.
    6. ] PROTECT
      1. ] restore data (contacts, calendars, tasks, memos, text messages) to a BlackBerry® 10 smartphone from a previous backup from a BlackBerry smartphone with BlackBerry 7.1 OS or earlier software
    7. ] REMEMBER
      1. ] You will now be able to sort and search within BlackBerry Remember, as well as integrate with your calendar if dates are assigned.
  5. [APPS-THIRD-PARTY]
    1. ] Free Evernote app.
    2. ] Free Task Manager/Device monitor app.

[WHERE]

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[WHEN]

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[EXAMPLE]

  1. ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt4FqyocOKM

[HOW-TO]

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[REFERENCE]

  1. ] blackberry official
    1. ] 10.2 change log for the z10 
  2. ] wikipedia page
    1. ] blackberry 10 operation system -
  3. ] crackberry forums
    1. ] user - benny4u - posted the features descriptions
  4. ] blackberry 10 - operating system 
    1. x] # 796 blackberry 10.x - An overview article listing the features of the blackberry 10.x mobile operating system

 

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