We’ve got some good news for the devs out there. We’ve received word that the BlackBerry Desktop Environment v.4.3 is now available for download, complete with Vista compatibility. With the JDE out, we can now keep our eyes good and peeled for a 4.3 Desktop Manager, or better yet an OS upgrade. Of course, we gotta give developers a bit of a head start to pump out the software we love so very, very much. You can check out some of the new features in the documentation.
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BlackBerry JDE 4.3 available for download
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Jibi has managed to get some shots of the new BlackBerry Desktop Manager in action, but it doesn’t look like there’s much new outside of a graphical overhaul. Still, it’s a nice facelift, and well-suited for the slick visual style of Vista. We can expect to see the new Desktop Manager alongside the BlackBerry 8120 whenever it decides to hop the pond (maybe December?).
The Web Desktop Manager we caught glimpses of a few months ago is in full deployment now, The big selling point for using the web-based client is enterprises won’t have to be continually updating their desktop software. Additionally, Mac users will finally have a reliable way of working their BlackBerrys with their computers. The Web Desktop Manager offers all the same functionality as your regular Desktop Manager for installing BlackBerry software, backing up information, switching devices and adding media. For the full docs, take a look over here.
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BGR has acquired some info on the next big leap for BlackBerry, along with this concept shot of a touchscreened prototype. 3G of the HSDPA variety with a 600mhz processor to handle all that data are both rumored to be a part of the package. On top of that, the new BlackBerry will let you backup and restore right from the microSD card. No more Desktop Manager when switching devices, just swap your card and you’re good to go. The Genius speculates an early ‘08 release for this beauty, and for the sake of getting our grubby mitts on one, we hope he’s right.
Apparently some folks who switched over to the new BlackBerry 8320 using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager’s Switch Device Wizard couldn’t make calls over Wi-Fi. Hopefully we can expect an updated Desktop Manager from RIM before long to address the issue more permanently, but this might just be an @Home problem. T-Mobile has provided step-by-step instructions on how to fix the issue, shown below.
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The Japanese language support we mentioned last month has come to fruition, with BlackBerry software updates happening next monday. Not only are menus going to be in Japanese, but input support is also on the way. Anyone on a BES will also get an update to facilitate the new features, along with the desktop manager. With that out of the way, maybe BlackBerrys can make some headway into Japan beyond visiting businesspeople.
