BlackBerry Blend 1.2 now available with new enhancements

BlackBerry just released its BlackBerry Blend 1.2 software which allow BB10 smartphones to connect, synch and push mail, messaging, calendar and apps to a wirelessly connected PC, Mac, or iOS and Android Tablets. Hit jump for the full range of features.

Blend is a convenient and free way for BlackBerry users to get instant message notifications, read and respond to your work and personal email, BBM and text messages, and access your documents, calendar, contacts and media in real-time on whatever device you are on, powered by your BlackBerry. BlackBerry Blend works across multiple operating systems including Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.

The latest version introduces numerous new enhancements:

• BlackBerry Blend dashboard & application navigation, updated user interface redesign: The BlackBerry Blend Dashboard has been newly designed based on customer feedback. You can now access the apps, settings, and help in the left navigation pane. You can move between apps from anywhere within BlackBerry Blend, so you can quickly and easily accomplish more.
• Instant replies from BlackBerry Blend notifications: Notifications of BBM and SMS from any app let you respond or go to the BlackBerry Hub with a single touch. When receiving notifications reply directly by clicking on the instant preview without having go to the BlackBerry Blend dashboard, allowing you to quickly respond and get back to what you were doing without missing a step. 
• Centralized File Transfer Manager for file uploads and downloads: View the progress of a file transfer, cancel a transfer, and view previous transfers from the File Transfer Manager.
• Spell check within BlackBerry Blend: BlackBerry Blend now includes spell check so you can see and correct misspelled words before sending your messages.
• Portrait Mode for tablets: Pick the best view for your content with the introduction of portrait mode for tablets.

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