The wait for OS 7.1 is finally over. Earlier in the day we posted that Sprint users were starting to receive OTA's of the new OS 7.1, but there was no official desktop installer. Sprint has now posted the desktop installer for the Torch 9850 OS 7.1.0.163. So if you have a Torch 9850 get out that USB device and give your device a fresh new OS. As always be sure to let us know your findings/fixings.

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• How to update your device
• Download Official OS 7.1.0.163 for the Torch 9850 from Sprint
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With recent statements made today in a RIM conference call by co-CEO's, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, how should we feel about the BlackBerry OS roadmap to BlackBerry 10? I have a brief theory on what the route will look like.

Let's take a step back for a second. If you remember, the current OS 7 was in line to be called OS 6.1. There were even leaked OS's with the 6.1 branding. However, in the end the OS 7 was the prevailing label due to "enough differences" as stated by co-CEO Jim Balsillie during a Q&A Investors Call back in April.

Now jump back to today. The next significant OS release is slated to be called OS 7.1, but could it become OS 8? Is there enough differences to warrant the jump? No, but given the time we have left via a numerical sequence from 7 to 10 it makes sense. BlackBerry OS 7.1 could simply be a RIM internal name before it becomes public as OS 8. This would put a OS 8 (7.1) release at early Q1 2012, with OS 9 on schedule for Q2/Q3 leaving OS 10 tracking on time for Q3/Q4.

This jives with a alleged leaked roadmap of devices set to launch in 2012 and a statement made by Lazaridis that the BB 10 launch window will come toward "the latter part of 2012." Either way the order ends up, there are going to be some rapid changes for RIM next year. Let's hope for an early Christmas in 2012.

• Discuss the BlackBerry OS roadmap in the forums

In light of RIM's conference call today, not only do we now know that the first BlackBerry 10 devices will run with a dual-core LTE capable chipset, but also RIM's co-CEO's, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, will be cutting their annual salaries down to $1.

According to Forbes, Jim and Mike both receive $1,175,664 per year. And while they may not receive annual bonuses, they both receive limited stock awards which investment terms are unknown. Either way, it's good to see them put their money where their mouth is.

Update: The particular chipset RIM hopes to use won’t be available until the middle of 2012. Lazaridis concedes that the launch window for BlackBerry 10 devices will come toward "the latter part of 2012."

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Let's give a huge thanks to YouTuber @MapleLeafsVideos for making this video tutorial on how to Jailbreak your PlayBook and install the Android Marketplace. Please keep in mind that if you are not comfortable with this process we recommend you do not try and install. BlackBerryOS.com is not responsible if you damage your device. With that being said, head to the forums to see the full tutorial and details.

• See the full PlayBook Jailbreak tutorial in the BBOS forum

@neuralic, one of the DingleBerry creators has just released the video demo above showing the power of the DingleBerry Jailbreak. He demos the Android Market, Android Native Email and Google Apps on his device. However, due to some limitations with the PB Android Player, he was limited to what he could install from the Android Market. Still, this is exiting to see the PlayBook becoming a customizable workhorse as we are exited to see what next the DingleBerry team brings to the PlayBook tablet. He also mentions that they are working on releasing a Jailbreak version that will be more user friendly to install for us laymen out there. We'll keep you updated as more comes in.

Have you been able to root your PlayBook and install some of these cool features?

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Just got word from @cmwdotme that the DingleBerry Jailbreak v2.1 Beta is now live. What does this mean? It means that all firmware versions on the PlayBook can now be rooted. Here are a few words of advice from Chris Wade himself:

Warning: This download is for experienced users only and is in beta. So please download with caution.

• Download the DingleBerry Jailbreak v2.1 Beta
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• Do you like the name BlackBerry 10 better than BBX? Share with us your opinions!

One of the DingleBerry creators, @cmwdotme, just tweeted that the anticipated PlayBook Jailbreak is set to release later today. If you haven't heard about the Jailbreak, find out now. It's probably the biggest news of the year for BlackBerry along side the announcement of OS BBX. Keep it here on BBOS as we'll keep you updated the moment it is released to the general public.

Update: We have received more information that DingleBerry Jailbreak is set to go public

Update: Due to the need of more beta testing the release day has been delayed till tomorrow (Monday).

• Discuss the DingleBerry Jailbreak with us in the BBOS forum

Fredrik of the RIM Advanced UX Prototyping team in Malmo, Sweden, demonstrates an Arduino prototyping project controlled by a BlackBerry PlayBook, which features an infrared sensor mounted on a servo that can be used, among other things, to protect your milk from aliens. This video demonstrates the PlayBook tablet's ability to integrate with a number of prototyping components. What would you do with this feature?

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Official OS version version 7.0.0.530 has been released for the Curve 9360 from STC Saudi Arabia. If you have a Curve 9360 its time once again to get out that USB cord and give your device a fresh new OS. As always please remember to let us know your findings/fixes.

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• How to upgrade your device
• Download official OS 7.0.0.530 for the Curve 9360 from STC Saudi Arabia
• Discuss this in the forums

Looks like RIM is still showing some love for the older Curve series. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 official OS version 5.0.0.681 has been released from Orange Austria. Its been a long time since we have seen an official release for this device so if you have one get out that USB cord and give your device a fresh new OS. As always please be sure to let us know your findings/fixes.

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• How to upgrade your device - with pictures and videos
• Download official OS 5.0.0.681 from Orange Austria
• Discuss any findings/fixes in the forums

Today the web domain for the DingleBerry PlayBook Jailbreak Project becomes officially known as dingleberry.it. Not much on the site so far besides a link to the Twitter account ran by Chris Wade, AKA @cmwdotme, who seems to be the go to man for the jailbreak project. In case you missed it, we have reported so far the DingleBerry jailbreak rooting the PlayBook, allowing access to Hulu via web browser, and RIM's official statement regarding the jailbreak. Keep it here on BBOS for some more exclusive DingleBerry content coming your way.

• Discuss the DingleBerry project with us in the BBOS forum