BlackBerry 10.2.1 OS UPDATE

Blackberry already provided two major updates to there OS Blackberry 10 that is  10.1 and 10.2 comparing to them the number 10.2.1 may sounds a bit small upgrade but it is going to be the best BlackBerry OS till date.The most discussed feature is the direct access to apk files and some other features that were present in the older versions of BlackBerry.The update will be provided globally through operators.You can also set your phone
for automatic OS updates by WIFI connections after this update.



Here are the Features which make 10.2.1 a special one

• Direct Access To APK

  On earlier versions of BB OS You were asked to convert your Android apps to BAR Format before you can install it. But now it is fully automated you can Directly install APK files that is they will be converted to BAR once copied to your MicroSD card. Although there is no Direct Access to  Google Play You can Download  Apps from third party stores. The Runtime provided is Android 4.2.2 so your mobile can't support all the apps

• BlackBerry HUB

  Blackberry Hub becomes more customizable the idea is to show what is important by showing Unread messages,Flagged messages etc..The feature can be activated by a Pinch Gesture on Message List.
  
  

  New Call Screen 

  
  The New call Screen Allow  you to immediately Answer the call by swiping to left of Screen or silence by swiping to right of screen. There are some additional options to reply the call by  SMS or BBM. The phone automatically identifies BBM users and allow you to reply via BBM reply Now.
  

   

   

  Lock Screen

  Lock Screen

  Lock screen has been added with tap to open for new messages. Therec is also an picture password feature provided. Unlike Windows picture password in BlackBerry is a combination of picture and number where you have to drag the number into exact position on the picture.
  
  

  Device Monitor

  Device Monitor allows you to see your mobiles battery life,the effect of installed apps on Battery and the memory usage of apps and CPU stats.
  
  

Quick Settings

FM Radio Unlocked in BlackBerry 10

 In addition to this there are more new features like speed dial,FM Radio for Z10,Z30 and Q10,Improved contact Management and Quick settings.