Update: BlackBerry OS 4.3.1 simply re-branded, no delays expected
We have received information from a very credible source that OS 4.3.1, mentioned in conjunction with BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 Service Pack 5 in November’s Connecting With The Experts webinar and apparently forgotten in yesterday’s press release from RIM at Lotusphere, has actually been re-branded as OS 4.5. There will be nothing missing from this new version that is packaged with the same enhancements previously reported with OS 4.3.x, including long-awaited HTML e-mail capabilities. As initial carrier certification comes to a close, the general availability dates are still expected to fall somewhere between late February and the few months following, depending on the carrier.
This morning’s official press release made more than a few heads in the online BlackBerry community perform a double-take, as OS 4.3.1 beta releases have been highly visible in various circles since carrier certification began last October. Per our sources, due to the number of enhancements being added to the OS, it was a marketing decision to change the version number. As we’ve previously mentioned, this should be perhaps the most anticipated OS releases for end-users since the release of OS 4.0, nearly three years ago.
On Jan 23, 2008 @ 6:58 am, Mark Mercado Said:
Any idea on “4.3″ for T-Mobiles Curve?
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:04 am, Brandon Said:
Yes yes yes.
Hurry hurry hurry, RIM.
Thanks thanks thanks.
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:07 am, SLVR6 Said:
Mark, what was being called V4.3 by everyone, including in the beta releases, is going to be called V4.5 when it is released.
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:46 am, Galvatron Said:
release the distro already rim
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:21 am, Ben Pike Said:
So do you need to have a BES server to get HTML email? I don’t get it.
What do you guys think native HMTL support will mean for those 3rd party apps that provide it?
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:35 am, DavidB Said:
No, not all 4.3 releases will be rebranded to be 4.5, can’t do that since 4.3 is already out there on 8130’s and such.
Of course, VZW will use this version change to further delay a OS upgrade for us 8830’s, I have little doubt.
Sure wish RIM would disable in 4.5 carrier being able to lock out hardware features (like GPS).
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:54 am, Galvatron Said:
bb alix file my frind i think ive seen the 8320s with nwere shipments running it
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 10:10 am, BB-head Said:
On another note.. i’m on Tmo. and the other day I recieved an email from RIM saying that RIM is going to be discontinue Mail Connector. Did anyone one else get that email?
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:03 am, Ben Said:
Galvatron can you clear this up for all of us who have wanted to ask the question!! Why do you never make sense and why have you got the worst spelling in the world, do you type with your eyes closed to see how good you are at typing??
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:19 am, BB Said:
When will there be an update for the Sprint 8703e?? Hopefully we don’t get passed up again.
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:23 am, Beerbaron Said:
Ben I believe you also forgot to mention drunk lol
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:32 am, LoSo Said:
just finished talking to my BB business rep for Tmobile.. the new 8820 (Curve) w/ wifi and GPS is coming out first week in March… same thing for the Pearl w/ UMA… not bad tmobile..
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 12:15 pm, Galvatron Said:
i have big fingers ringsize15 my pinkies a 12
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 12:26 pm, marvone Said:
Anyone confirm video recording for the curve with this release
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 1:35 pm, Bill Andrews Said:
Me want!
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 6:27 pm, Latinjersey Said:
In regards to mail connector, due to the small and limited amount of subscribers who actually use it RIM has discontinued the service.
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:03 pm, Martin Said:
IS THIS THE UPDATE THATS GOING TO MAKE THE TMOBILE CURVE HAVE VIDEO RECORDING??
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:23 pm, bb Said:
Latin jersey what is the next step after mail connector
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 10:30 pm, Edhoru Said:
Jibi, will html email and document editing work in a non BES BB?
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:04 pm, CarBob Said:
LoSo - You referred to the new Tmobile Curve as ‘8820.’ Is this a typo? Doesn’t the Curve belong to the ‘8300′ series?
Please explain. Thanks.
- CB
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 11:14 pm, Jeff Said:
Galvatron….you have had that problem for a while…should adapt to it. Read it before you hit post.
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On Jan 24, 2008 @ 9:05 am, Chris G Said:
Really? Is this high school english all over again??? you get the point of his posts, so just leave him alone Jeff!!
Back to the point, as far as I have been informed, HTML is for everyone, DataViz is up in the air :-/
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On Jan 24, 2008 @ 9:42 am, LoSo Said:
Carbob, sorry. ur right its a typo, the device that she told me about is called the 8320, a curve w/ GPS and UMA capabilities.
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On Jan 24, 2008 @ 10:16 am, Xenoman Said:
Well if the T-Mo Curve is going to get GPS now would that not constitute a new number? 8300 is the bare-bones Curve, 8310 has GPS, 8320 has WiFi, so shouldn’t this be the 8330 or summat?
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On Jan 24, 2008 @ 10:50 am, dondgc Said:
I enjoy deciphering (or trying to decipher) Galvatron’s posts. No big deal to me. No one has to read what he writes.
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