T-Mobile Releases System Software Update for BlackBerry Bold 9700

An update is now available for T-Mobile's BlackBerry Bold 9700. This brings stability improvements and other small enhancements to one of RIM's flagship smartphones.

According to T-Mobile, BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.586 offers better performance in many areas of the device: the built-in optical trackpad, BlackBerry Messenger client, Visual Voicemail, the SMS app, and voice calls over 3G.

Available Now
The new version of system software for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available now on T-Mobile's website and is free to download.

It needs to be installed through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Overview of the BlackBerry Bold 9700
The second-generation Bold has the same general design as its predecessor, including a QWERTY keyboard, but is smaller than the original, and also has a slightly smaller HVGA screen

It is based on a 624 MHz processor, and has RIM's standard suite of productivity and entertainment software.

This phone includes a microSD card slot, and is bundled with a 2 GB memory card for storing music, video, and other files. It also includes a 3.2 MPx camera, a GPS receiver, and a 3.5 mm headset jack.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a quad-band GSM phone, with tri-band UMTS/HSDPA. It also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It is available from both T-Mobile and AT&T.

Source: T-Mobile