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New features include support for Near Field Communication between BlackBerry handsets, using the phone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, universal search, and an application to drive the FM radio built into the Curve 9360.
In related news, RIM announced that the Defence Signals Directorate has approved the use of BlackBerry 7.0 and 7.1 for government use up to and including the Protected classification.
"With the DSD approval of BlackBerry 7, Research In Motion continues to lead the industry when it comes to meeting the security certification requirements of governments around the world,” said Scott Deacon, manager, security certifications, Research In Motion.