An interesting email went out to Verizon BlackBerry Tour users letting them know that they can get Push to Talk for free on BlackBerry Tour 9630 devices.
Email:
We’re excited to announce that the BlackBerry Tour you are currently using can NOW be updated with the Push to Talk software. Add Push to Talk on the BlackBerry Tour FREE for the life of your contract.*
Start conversations with the push of a button. Connect instantly with family and friends or groups and enjoy the reliability for your regular voice calls that you expect from the Verizon Wireless network. Increase productivity with FREE Push to Talk service.*
All it takes is a simple software upgrade to enable Push to Talk on your BlackBerry Tour today.
Add Push to Talk on the BlackBerry Tour FREE for the life
of your contract.*
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Verizon has officially released OS 5.0.0.591 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. This update us currently available as a wireless update (OTA) only. We will update this post when a desktop update becomes available…
We’ve known for a little while that Push to Talk was coming to Verizon and the BlackBerry Tour and today they have officially announced that it will be available tomorrow, March 30th. What we didn’t know was that, for a limited time, Verizon is offering PTT for free on qualifying plans…
[Press Release]
Word on the street is that OS 5.0.0.591 and Push to Talk capability are coming to the Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 Monday night at 11:59 p.m.
BlackBerry Tour Software Enhancements Effective Date: 3/29/2010On the night of 3/29 at 11:59pm, Verizon Wireless introduces a new software update for the BlackBerry Tour smart phone. Users will be able to upgrade their software to version 5.0.0 release 1002 (platform 4.2.0.272/applications 5.0.0.591) to receive new improvements and enhancements.Key Advantages:
- 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 showing missed Call Waiting calls, and upgraded Call Waiting caller ID and call timer.
- Messaging – Improved functionality for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting SMS messages as well as corrected in-box display when in holster.
- Bluetooth – Improvements in operation when using VZ Navigator
- Push To Talk – Push To Talk capability Software Availability The software upgrade will first be available to customers on the night of 3/29 at 11:59 pm via the following methods: OTASL (Over The Air Software Loading) OTA User Initiated / Verizon Wireless Network Pushed Process (Poke) / Web Based Software / Desktop Manager Software Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
[Via CrackBerry]
It looks like the BlackBerry Curve 8530 won’t be the only Verizon BlackBerry getting an OS update in the not too distant futre. Word on the street is that the an OS 5 update for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 is coming sometime in the next couple of weeks. It will have Push-To-Talk support which will cost you an additional $5 per month on your Verizon bill.
[Via BGR]
OS 5.0.0.230 for the BlackBerry Tour has been leaked. My guess is that, with the increasing frequency that we are seeing leaked 5.0 releases of the BlackBerry OS, it won’t be long before RIM and the various carriers get around to officially releasing it.
As always, leaked OS updates are unsupported, so, if you plan to install 5.0.0.230, make sure that you know what you are doing and that you get a good backup of your Tour before you start.
We just told you a couple of days ago about a the leaked version of OS 4.7.1.53 making the rounds for the BlackBerry Tour. We are now happy to report that Verizon has officially released OS 4.7.1.53.
OS 4.7.1.53 is definitely available via BlackBerry Desktop Manager and we hear that a wireless update will be available shortly and that it will appear on Verizon’s BlackBerry Software Updates page.
There is a change log, compiled by BGR, of what’s different in OS 4.7.1.53 after the jump.
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If you own a BlackBerry Tour and want to update to the latest “leaked” firmware, BlackBerry OS 4.7.1.53 is online and ready for download.
OS 4.7.1.53 for the BlackBerry Tour is not an official release and thus is not supported, so, if you decide to download it, get a good backup of your device before you implement it.
OS 4.7.1.53 can be found here…
[Via CrackBerry]
BlackBerry OS 4.7.1.42 for the BlackBerry Tour has been leaked. You can find it at the link below