@FL_CPA2010 – if you go to blackberry.com/updates it should bring you to their main update page and you can click on “check for updates” application loader will pop up. plug your phone in with the USB cord and it will scan to see if there are new updates for you. I'm not sure if the curve has Java just yet, and the reason why the Storm's bbm groups mess up is because the keyboard won't pop up (groups ONLY, it's the weirdest little glitch) and because the storm is touchscreen, there isn't a keyboard that can be used like for the curve, so if the upgrade is available, my guess is that it shouldn't affect your BBM groups.
I'd definitely recommend a backup of all your files before you try any updates…it's hit or miss with these things…i was happy that i had just backed up my stuff cause i almost lost it all.
AUD - 10/2/2009 - 80
REG - 11/30/2009 - 82
BEC - 2/22/2010 - 73 4/3/2010 - 83
FAR - 5/28/2010 - 69 7/23/2010 - 86