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Text Messaging now working with BB Bold 9700 OS 6


Neil McLaughlin

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Just some good news for folks who were looking for this capability. Today, I downloaded the latest operating system for the Bold 9700. It is OS 6. To be sure, I deleted the phone from Bluetooth and then re-paired. On the Sync phone info, SMS now appears for the Bold.

 

Someone sent me a test message and it works great. Sync interrupted the radio and since I had Text to Voice notification active, it advised me who the message was coming from and gave option to read the text message.

 

Several other functions such as pre-written messages, forward, reply, etc. are avaiable.

 

Way cool!! :rockon:

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That's great! You'll love it

I tested a windows phone for a few days and I really liked the feature.

I hope the next iPhone update enables SMS.

 

Yes, message arrive while driving. Without taking hands off wheel or eyes off road, using the wheel controls, a single click reads the message to you. Voice commands can be used to respond. I love it.

 

Regarding Wilson's post with the iPhone, at least the iPhone can be used to tether(USB or BT) for internet access for the Sync. That is also very fun on long drives. I can't wait for the Blackberry to do that. Funny enough, I use the Bold for tethering to my PC and providing internet but for some reason, Sync still does not recognize it.

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