Blackberry 6 - Feature List, Blackberry touch screen and hardware keyboard versions

Blackberry 6 - feature list: Blackberry touch screen and hardware keyboard versions

Integrated social media, all in one place

Allows messages from Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live to be put into a central inbox alongside instant messages from Blackberry Messenger.

Automatic collation of all contact details

Contacts form their own list, although contacts can be synchronised through outlook or similar.

Inbuilt music player

Blackberry smart phones running Blackberry 6 will have an inbuilt Media Player for playing back music. Includes shuffle feature.

Radio

There will be preinstalled radio app, as well as a choice of radio apps available for download.

Camera (with flash)

According to the specification there will be a 5 megapixel camera, with flash and zoom.

Pictures

Photos are stored according to when taken, so you can assign them to an event if you wish.

Multiple email accounts directed to the same inbox

All emails, messages and status updates are collected in the 'Messages' folder. You can however have separate apps to check these individually should you wish.

Email

Easy to set up with Outlook, Gmail and webmail accounts. It is possible to have separate apps for each email inbox, or you can check them all in your messages folder.

Calendar syncing (Google / Exchange)

Can sync with Outlook/Google Calendars.

Internet browsing

Uses a WebKit-based browser, with tabbed browsing, pinch to zoom and auto-wrap text.

Maps with local, useful information

Blackberry Maps can be downloaded as a free app, which allows you to do all the things you would expect with a map, finding directions between A and B, zooming in and out and toggling between North Up/Track Up views.

The Blackberry 6 has integrated location services which will allow you to send local information, such as details of a nearby pub or restaurant, or even your location, as a message. This makes arranging events and meet-ups easier.

Office applications pre-installed

Not pre-installed, but there applications like eOffice available for download which will enable you to open and edit Office documents while on the go.

Application multitasking

You can play music in the background whilst performing other tasks, app multitasking has been possible on Blackberries for a long time.

Copy and paste

Yes.

Non-disruptive new message alerts

The defaults are customisable, but there are also downloads for Blackberry message alert tools allowing you to control exactly what is displayed or not, even filtering out numbers.

Flash compatibility

There is no flash capability expected on the first release, however it seems that Flash compatibility is being developed, and should be released on one of the first few updates.

HTML5 compatibility

The Blackberry 6 is fully supports the HTML5 standard for video playback. There is an included uploader for YouTube.

Preview info on the homepage

Homepage contains links to messages, maps and folder system, but no preview information. The Blackberry 6 when preinstalled on the new Torch, will have a set of pre-loaded icons which allow them to download and immediately begin using a variety of rich entertainment and social networking applications.

Updating/Syncing

The new BlackBerry Desktop Software 6 comes with integrated media sync for syncing music, photos and videos. It also includes a Wi-Fi Music Sync, a unique feature that enables users to view their entire iTunes or Windows Media Player music libraries from their BlackBerry smart phone. They can create and edit playlists as well as select music for download over their home Wi-Fi network.

User interface

Blackberry 6 is a familiar interface for Blackberry users and has not undergone significant changes. The OS speed seems improved, however the low available memory prevents it from being competitively quick. Supports the Blackberry touch interface, but also the hardware keyboard which will continue to be supplied on some models.

Navigation

Blend of touch screen and optical scroll to navigate. Also supports hardware keyboards.

Settings

Global 'Settings' menu allows you to change settings for any application.

Games

Can download app based games.

Marketplace / App Store

Blackberry App World is the official store for your Blackberry apps. You can download the App World app to be able to browse and download apps direct to your phone.