BlackBerry 10.1 Maintenance Release update now available

BlackBerry has started seeding a Maintenance Release update for the BlackBerry 10.1 OS which was announced back in May. BlackBerry 10.1 came pre-installed on the BlackBerry Q10 but was recently released for the BlackBerry Z10. Now the company is releasing this new Maintenance Release in the hopes of refining the user experience and adding some minor features.

BlackBerry Z10 for Verizon receives BlackBerry 10.1 software update

The BlackBerry Z10 for Verizon is finally receiving the BlackBerry 10.1 software update. AT&T has already released the BlackBerry 10.1 update for their version of the Z10 and Verizon users are now getting a chance at experiencing the latest featuring available on the BlackBerry 10.1 update.

You should recive a notification when the OTA update is available for your device. However snce the OTA updates are generally released in waves it maybe awhile before it reaches every individual handset. If you haven't received the notification, you can check for the update availability by going to Settings > Software Updates or through BlackBerry Link on your computer.

BlackBerry Z10 for AT&T is now receiving the BlackBerry 10.1 software update

The BlackBerry Z10 for AT&T is now receiving the BlackBerry 10.1 software update. This puts the Z10 in line with the BlackBerry Q10 which was launched with BlackBerry 10.1 on-board. The update brings support for Skype, HDR mode for the camera and improvements to notifications and the BlackBerry Hub including other features and improvements.

BlackBerry Z10 for AT&T receives BlackBerry 10.1 software update

The BlackBerry Z10 for AT&T is now receiving the BlackBerry 10.1 software update, which brings the 10.1.0.2074 software version along with several other features and improvements. You can download the update directly on your device OTA (over the air) or by using BlackBerry Link. If you have not received the OTA alert, it maybe faster getting the update using BlackBerry Link.

The changelog for the BlackBerry 10.1 update for the BlackBerry Z10 follows:

BlackBerry 10.1 available to developers

BlackBerry 10.1 is the first big update to the recently released BlackBerry 10 platform and it is now available to developers. Those who own a BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Dev Alpha B or a BlackBerry Dev Alpha C will be able to try out the new version of the operating system and see the new features and improvements it has to offer. This also gives developers a chance to test out their apps on the updated platform and have it ready before the update is rolled out to the public.

The full list of features that the BlackBerry 10.1 update offers follow: