RIM announced the Blackberry 7.1 OS update.features like mobilehotspot, WiFi calling, universal search etc will available.
RIM has also introduced a BlackBerry Tags feature that involves using a Near Field Communication chip in select handsets. RIM will be rolling out the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update in phases and Indian users may have to wait a few weeks.
The heavily demanded Mobile Hotspot feature finally embraces BlackBerry smartphones and will let users turn their smartphone into a mobile hotspot for sharing the data connection. A BlackBerry 7.1 OS updated smartphone can connect up to five smartphones/laptops/tablets at a time. In certain regions, the WiFi calling feature will let users make calls over the WiFi network in select areas only.
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