A bit back we let you know that Bolt had released a beta of their upcoming BlackBerry browser to a limited number of users. Bolt let me know that they have now opened up the floodgates with unlimited downloads using the code “berryreview” at this link.
The new version 0.83 of their beta brings quite a number of BlackBerry specific improvements:
- APN configuration automated for BlackBerry devices. BOLT now auto-detects network details. This will eliminate the "internet not available" error messages, and manual APN configuration requirements, some BlackBerry users were experiencing.
- BlackBerry dedicated back key support. Also supported on some SE devices.
- BlackBerry scrolling enhancements. Scrolling on track ball BlackBerry devices is now faster and smoother.
- BlackBerry-specific enhancements to match BlackBerry system short cuts such as "." when space is pressed in URL mode.
- System fonts will be utilized instead of Bitstream fonts for lists and options, resulting in increased usability.
- Improved server support, resulting in a more stable browsing experience.
- Automatic reconnect after client/server disconnect
- Usability enhancements for URL, Favorites and History entry and management.
- Instant switching between landscape and portrait modes (this formerly required a server round trip). This should also enhance user experience on accelerometer powered devices such as the BlackBerry Storm.
- Auto-Update. When a new release is available, BOLT will prompt users to download and install the new release directly from BOLT.
- Blackberry Specific Scrolling/navigation enhancements including space to page down one screen and space+shift to page up one screen, ‘t’ to jump to top of page, ‘b’ to jump to bottom.
- Double tap/double click as a shortcut to toggle between zoom out split screen mode, and full screen mode.
If you like the browser and want to be quoted in their future PR & advertising efforts shoot them an email at [email protected]. If you run into any issues you can report them using the support form located at this link.
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