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When is the BB 4.5 OS suppose to be coming out??
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Posted by: FA123

I was just wondering does anyone know when the new 4.5 OS is going to be released by RIM and also i wanted to know if anyone had the google maps that are downloaded and don't have to work by via internet or EDGE.

Posted by: GregGebhardt

I have said it before and the mods have even not agreed with me, but I am STILL betting we will see a device (9000) with the new OS before they release the OS for the older models.

Posted by: EDF587

I don't even expect them to rush it. If it isn't broke don't fix it. I would like the video recording though.

Posted by: Argonnj

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Originally Posted by GregGebhardt

I have said it before and the mods have even not agreed with me, but I am STILL betting we will see a device (9000) with the new OS before they release the OS for the older models.

Exactly. OS 4.5 for older models might keep existing users from upgrading to the 9000 right away.

Posted by: nappeh

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Originally Posted by Argonnj

Exactly. OS 4.5 for older models might keep existing users from upgrading to the 9000 right away.

wow now that i look at it that way, i shall say my goodbyes to video streaming + recording, u will be missed tho we never met

Posted by: JD914

I think it's safe to say that it looks like 4.5 for the curve isn't gonna happen.

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

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Originally Posted by JD914

I think it's safe to say that it looks like 4.5 for the curve isn't gonna happen.

Based on what information?

Posted by: mbranscum

4.5 will be released this summer in June or July. It will be released for the 83xx, 88xx and 81xx series.

It has been delayed due to minor beta problems.

Be patient. RIM will release it when its ready.

Posted by: ShadowXOR

Luckily the Verizon Curve running OS 4.3 has MOST of the 4.5 enhancements, though not all.

Posted by: pizhole

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Originally Posted by EDF587

I don't even expect them to rush it. If it isn't broke don't fix it. I would like the video recording though.

Can an OS add video recording?

Posted by: Moderator HF 7

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Originally Posted by JD914

I think it's safe to say that it looks like 4.5 for the curve isn't gonna happen.

It's definitely going to happen, it's just taken longer then many people have anticipated.

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Originally Posted by pizhole

Can an OS add video recording?

OS 4.5 does enable the video capture option.

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

Video recording is dependant on the model - I don't think the 8100 will have video recording.

Posted by: Carrionbird

Even if/when RIM releases it, it still has to go through the carriers to get an official version. What are the odds of ATT releasing an OS after the replacement device will already be out?

Posted by: JD914

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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry

Based on what information?

Blackberry Bold/9000....Besides it was supposed to be released at the end of last year now their saying june/july? Don't believe the hype. RIM does not need anything clashing with sales of their new Bold release. Since the 4.5 has video and other capabilities that are similar to the Bold, people like myself would be reluctant to switch over to the bold right away. 4.5 on the curve it's simply marketing suicide. There is with out a doubt a full 4.5 version with bugs fixed but it's highly doubtful that RIM will ever release it. There is no way in hell that an OS takes as long to finish as 4.5 has. If you believe so I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

Oh, so you are guessing. Got it.

I'm not one to believe the hype. Check out some new information on http://www.berryreview.com/2008/05/...o-rim-partners/ posted today.

Sounds credible to me. May be hype to you.

Posted by: robohopar

What is the difference for us CDMA users? From what I know, the differences between the 4.3 and 4.5 so far is

EQ in the music player...i know there are more changes, but what else???

I know for the GSM people there are a ton of changes, but my opinion is that they'll bring it out whenever its ready, regardless of the BB Bold. If a company of that size would have to think about not releasing or releasing the new OS later then scheduled just for a new phone(bold), they must have huge problems in the future. BB is a pretty successful company, they know what they are doing. Look at all the new phones that are out or gonna be released this summer. Its not their own phone they have to compete with its other companies bandwagon ways.

We'll be fine.

Posted by: ShadowXOR

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Originally Posted by robohopar

What is the difference for us CDMA users? From what I know, the differences between the 4.3 and 4.5 so far is

EQ in the music player...i know there are more changes, but what else???

I think HTML e-mail and editing Microsoft Office document are the other big changes for 4.3 users on CDMA.

Posted by: NJBlackBerry

I believe HTML e-mail requires BES to be at the right level. It is not a basic component of Handheld OS 4.5.

Posted by: JD914

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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry

Oh, so you are guessing. Got it.

I'm not one to believe the hype. Check out some new information on http://www.berryreview.com/2008/05/...o-rim-partners/ posted today.

Sounds credible to me. May be hype to you.

"This is promising news since it usually means that the official OS 4.5 release is not that far off.

I guess if you constantly read stuff like this week after week for months on end it will begin to sound credible. Sounds pretty funny to me.

Posted by: dasupaman23

I've used 2 versions of 4.5. Beside the cosmetics, there has been no reason for me to use the beta. It is still too buggy for my taste. My Curve will stay on 4.2 until 4.5 is out of beta (or I find a stable 4.5

)

Posted by: JD914

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Originally Posted by dasupaman23

I've used 2 versions of 4.5. Beside the cosmetics, there has been no reason for me to use the beta. It is still too buggy for my taste. My Curve will stay on 4.2 until 4.5 is out of beta (or I find a stable 4.5

)

I also had 4.5 on my curve and the only real improvement was the video and voice recorder which was a big plus. There were also a few other minor improvements but they weren't enough for me to stay on 4.5. I also didn't like the fact that BBsmart didn't work on 4.5 since it didn't have HTML email.

Posted by: asianada

The music player is much improved too. Lets you create playlists and such.

Posted by: vibe69

this OS was supposed to come out back in February.. now their saying june-july.. next you know it will be september-october.. screw it im about to sell my pearl and get an iphone anyways..

Posted by: JD914

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Originally Posted by asianada

The music player is much improved too. Lets you create playlists and such.

The equalizer is also a nice feature on the 4.5 music player.

Posted by: briareus

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Originally Posted by JD914

Meh -- it's out when it's out. Clicking the Refresh button on HoFo won't make it come any faster. It will actually probably seem to take longer...