14 DAY TRIAL // Verizon Wireless has just released a new software upgrade for its Blackberry Storm 2 9550 smartphone. The official software is available for download starting today from the carrier's website.
Verizon customers with Blackberry Storm 2 devices have received the carrier's attention in the spirit of Thanksgiving day. Blackberry 5.0.0.1015 OS will be downloadable through the Desktop Manager soon, but for the moment the file can only be obtained through the carrier's official website.
The changelog of Blackberry 5.0.0.1015 software upgrade is detailed below:
Improvements
Boot up more quickly; Transition smoothly between wireless coverage areas; Deliver improved audio on: Voice calls and Content-protected video; Deliver improved video playback: Through a headset; With media files designated as protected content.
Enhancements
Send text messages to multiple recipients while receiving a call; Enter more than 160 characters in a text message when connected to a GSM/UMTS network; Browse, download, and install widgets from V CAST Apps; New access to multiple widgets that provide users with quick access to Internet content of their choice; Smoothly activate enterprise secure wipe/lock IT policy rule sets.
Unfortunately, it seems that the feedback from users who already tried out the new update is more on the negative side.
Lots of bugs that RIM knew about haven't been addressed, even after weeks of testing. Flashing media player, broken Bedside mode and broken Open GL are just a few of the issues that are still on the bug list.
The worst thing is that the current software update has leaked about 3 weeks ago and the feedback wasn't good at all, but RIM decided to go with the software update without adding or changing anything.
Disappointed or not, users should try out the new Blackberry 5.0.0.1015 OS and revert back to an older OS if they do not feel that it brings their device a boost in functionality and performance.