RIM has issued an advisory that instructs BlackBerry Torch 9800 users running AT&T's latest official BlackBerry OS to downgrade to another version for extended battery life. If you’re a BlackBerry Torch 9800 user running any BlackBerry OS version between v6.0.0.526 and v6.0.0.536, you should install another OS version to increase your overall battery life, according to BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM).The BlackBerry Torch 9800 Slider (Image Credit: Brian Sacco) From RIM: “The BlackBerry Torch 9800 suffers rapid battery drain and overall sluggishness due to the Phone application utilizing high amount of CPU…This is a previously reported issue that is being investigated by our development team. No resolution time frame is currently available.” SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Unfortunately, the flawed software is the official OS release for at least one major wireless carrier: AT&T in the United States. Though RIM suggests you downgrade your BlackBerry Torch to another official OS available on its BlackBerry downloads site, you could also upgrade to the latest leaked Torch OS, v6.0.0.600, though you should do so at your own risk, since this build is an unofficial, or beta, release. AS RIM via BerryReview.com Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe