BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 available for existing BlackBerry 10 smartphones

It's been a long time coming but BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 is finally here for in-market BlackBerry 10 devices, including the BlackBerry(R) Passport, Z30, Z3, Z10, Q10, and Q5, as well as the Porsche Design P'9983 and P'9982 smartphones.

Updating the rest of the BB 10 family of phones with the latest and greatest features, the update includes, BlackBerry Blend, BlackBerry Assistant, battery boosting technology, plus improvements to the BlackBerry Hub, calendar, camera, multimedia and more.

This latest version also introduces dual app stores, offering access to hundreds of thousands of apps through the BlackBerry Worldstorefront and the Amazon Appstore. 

BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 offers a fresh look that incorporates updated icons and an instant action bar so that each user's most commonly accessed functions are in the center of their screen. 

Source: Marketwired

Update on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:52PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The update is subject to carrier approval.

Subject to carrier approvals, BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1 will be rolling out to customers around the world, starting today in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, and will be available for the entire line of smartphones running BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry Classic comes pre-loaded with the software. Customers will receive a notification in the BlackBerry Hub when the software is ready for download. If they have enabled automatic software downloads, they will be notified in the BlackBerry Hub that the software is downloading.

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Well, that changes today. Here's what you need to do to enjoy your Netflix subscription on your BlackBerry 10 device.

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