[Dubdub]

RIM’s first major update to OS 7, OS 7.1, will launch later this year. This is expected to be the last OS release from RIM before the company unites its smartphone and tablet operating systems with the BBX platform.

[sjsilverman]

It is expected that this release will include wifi sharing (on those carriers that allow it) and wifi calling (on those carriers that have such a feature). Hopefully out in November.

[ZombieBerry]

Some screenshots of a Chinese OS 7.1 with HotSpot enabled.

http://www.bjxiaoc.cn/index.php/archives/37118