BlackBerry has started issuing the first software update for the Z10 only a month after making the device official in Europe and Canada. The software tweak, identified as OS 10.0.10.85, improves the Z10's battery life, makes the camera sensor perform better in low-light conditions, and lets third party apps run faster and smoother. The 150MB over-the-air update may take a couple of weeks to hit every handset. The Canadian company said it would be rolling out the update with all of its carrier partners around the globe "over the coming weeks."
What Else You Need To Know
- Amid complaints that the Z10 wasn't lasting a full day, BlackBerry assures Z10 owners that it has made more than 60 battery-saving improvements since launch.
- The full-touch BlackBerry Z10 features a 4.2-inch HD display with a 1280 x 768 resolution, a rear 8-MP shooter with LED flash and support for 1080P HD video, a 2-MP webcam in front, a microSD card slot, and 4G LTE connectivity.
- The Z10 won't be available at big-name carriers in the U.S. until mid-March.
- BlackBerry has confirmed that the WhatsApp messaging service is coming to BlackBerry 10-running handsets in March.
Other sources
BlackBerry Z10 users rejoice, the first software update for your shiny new smartphone has arrived bringing with it battery and camera joy.- John McCann , Tech Radar
With the hefty size of the update, BlackBerry suggests that you be on Wi-Fi while downloading it.- Alan F., Phone Arena
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