I can't recommend you download 7.1 (Verizon) here's why
I got my Bold a couple days ago from Verizon and immediately let it charge completely and then unplugged it. Twenty four hours later after *many* app installations and at least 4 hours of web browsing on wifi I sat at 30%battery and was completely shocked. I have always been a huge power user with the one acception being phone calls which I don't place or have often but man did I instantly believe in this thing as a workhorse despite the small battery.
Then I downloaded 7.1, crappville. Batter drops at least twice as fast with no additional apps downloaded or usage added. I'm sure it will be addressed and later fixed but at this time, especially if you already have issues getting through the day, I would avoid updating unless you have to.
I can't really comment on the features that 7.1 added because I'm not truly positive what they were or if I've used them. I know mobile hotspot was one but I haven't used that feature yet.
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