[sergeroyal]

Any clue about the 6.1 that is to be a "major update" and the bold 9700 ? Hope it won't be left behind ...

[Matrix Leader]

At this point, there is nothing official announced, we'll have to wait and see.

I really hope they make it for the 9700 and 9780

[BerryUK]

It doesn't look like a major backend overhaul in the sense its similar to OS6, so here's hoping.

[infinus]

OS 6.1 is another attempt to impress former bb fans...
i think its build for different hardware... real graphic intensive hardware not like text mode current BB's.
so don't even dare to dream about it.
and it will released in next year spring (2012)...
you know how quick RIM is?

[Pete6]

I hope so but given the squeeze they put on OS6 to make it fit 256Mb devices like the 9700, and the tricks we go to get enough memory to run our apps, if 6.1 is much bigger than 6.0, then the 9700 may be out of luck.

The 9780 should be good to go so long as OS6.1 is not QNX based as has been mooted within CrackBerry. If that is the case then we will all need phone with dual core processors. Sticking my neck out, I do not believe this. At the very least, I anticipate OS6.1 to run on current 512Mb devices. Any more than that will be a real bonus.

[DJLILM]

i dont think so 9700 can barley run 6.0

[Pete6]

i dont think so 9700 can barley run 6.0

You may well be right. Let's hope not. Gotta wait and see.

[John Yester]

I would think they would move users to newer devices to accept the 6.1 and above.

4.5 and 5.0 were around for a while. A lot of devices shared that OS string. but things are moving along. and with that so do the devices.

People are asking for more. And that more requires a device change.

[Rootbrian]

Wait until official news gets announced. Likely, it will run on the 9780 or 9800. Anything with 512/512 or 786/786 (RAM/EPROM aka Flash ROM). Follow everything blackberry on twitter to keep up with the news.

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[Hazysky]

Wasn't there mention of an OS 6.1 'Lite'? Maybe this will come to some of the current BB's.

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[BerryUK]

i dont think so 9700 can barley run 6.0

You may well be right. Let's hope not. Gotta wait and see.

Runs fine on my 9700. So not sure what you mean

[Apocalypso]

Wasn't there mention of an OS 6.1 'Lite'? Maybe this will come to some of the current BB's.

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Hmm...you just sparked my curiosity. I had to check that rumour out. I found this:

Is there two versions of BlackBerry OS 6.1 – Evolution & Lite? | PocketBerry

It seems to be true but time will tell.

[elokito]

yes, and ALL models that currently support os 6 will at least get os 6.1 LITE, how do I know common sense, they acknowldged the homescreen panes was a ****ty idea which they corrected on 6.1 by giving users the option to manage the homescreen panes so sure they wont leave us out in the cold.

now what will be the difference between 6.1 lite and 6.1 full/evolution? only RIM knows.

one can only hope 6.1 lite also includes wifi hotspot