OS 5.0 pushed out for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour

By on Mar 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Software March 30, 2010

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When it was first leaked it earned something of a reputation for being moody, but Verizon is clearly confident that BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.591 will serve Tour 9630 users well because it’s now pushing out the software OTA complete with Push-To-Talk capabilities. A truncated change-log is available after the jump, but first we have one simple question for you. How’s it feel?

  • Camera
    • Smoother operation in both camera and video applications.
  • Calling
    • Improved Bluetooth® functionality for last number dialed.
    • Enhanced functionality for Voice Activated Dialing in both French and English.
    • Improved missed call log now shows missed Call Waiting calls.
    • Upgraded Call Waiting caller ID and call timer.
  • Messaging
    • Improved functionality for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting SMS messages.
    • Corrected in-box display when device is used with a holster.
  • Media
    • Better video streaming functionality.
    • Enhanced display for MMS messages containing both video and text.
    • Improved multitasking ability while streaming and downloading videos from http://www.youtube.com
  • Basic Operations
    • Improved operation during charging.
    • Simplified key-lock functionality. A password is no longer needed unless a security timeout has occurred.
    • Improved GPS connectivity when using third-party mapping applications.
    • Push to Talk-capable

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  • Eric

    I am really liking the threaded SMS that was not there before and it is a little bit faster. I haven’t seen the timer hanging there for 20 seconds or so either.

    This is an improvement.

  • Mike

    Yawnnnnnnnnn!

    Verizon, you are SO slow.

    I love the coverage. Hate the phones…and LOVE your timeliness.

    Thank god for OS leaks.

  • Where’s LaToya’s rotten pussy (aka weakness)

    Viva crackberry

  • joe cool

    can we just get some info on the bold 9650? get some ninja info.

  • http://www.jeremycushing.org jeremy cushing

    It is about time.

    http://www.jeremycushing.cn

  • bob

    I have a BB Tour now and it is running a leaked version of 5.0.0.230 and am trying to update to the official update. What is the process of going about that? Thanks!

    • fortunes1st

      Look in your applications folder.

  • AD

    since the 5.0 upgrade to my Verizon Tour, tasks and notes are GONE. Might be small to some, but i LIVE off those! My BRAIN is GONE!!! Sorry BB, I’m restoring back to 4.somethin or other cuz I can’t DEAL! Although the threaded SMS was very very nice, ’bout time! I will miss that fo sho! If this is my error, someone please help!!! (i sync via iMac 10.5.8)

  • http://apple.com steve jobs

    nice job – love how verizon locks the goddam browser to filthy verizon vrz crap. Junk.

    and now my goddam trackball can’t be pushed to select websites or thumbs.

    Soon I will throw this shitty upgrade (and shitty phone) into the local river like jimmy friggin hoffa, and buy a friggin palm.

    You fatheads arre justs as useless as time friggin warner.

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