To say BlackBerry has been falling off the map of popular mobile devices would be putting it nicely. Androids and iPhones are the must have communication device for those of all ages and BlackBerry has yet to upgrade or jump on board of the Android or iOS coattails until now.
CEO at BlackBerry live, Thorsten Heins announced that BBM will shortly be available on Android and iOS. The messaging app will be available globally this summer. BlackBerry is finally waking up and understanding that if they can’t beat the other mobile devices; they might as well join them. The app will be free on both the iOS and Android.
This is an extremely exciting moment for all Android and iOS users as connecting with your entire mobile social network will have never been easier. This news means you can introduce your friends and family using other mobile devices to connect with you over BBM. As much as everyone loves the iPhone and Androids, people can’t deny their appreciation of the high speed and feature heavy BBM to the BlackBerry, and now they can have it all.
BlackBerry’s BBM set the ultimate standard for fast and dependable way of communicating with those in your social network. Not only was BBM one of the most reliable ways to get in touch, but it added a layer of engagement with delivered and read statuses.
Through this first version of multi-platform BBM, Android and iOS users can expect to see such features as immediate chats, multi-person conversations, voice note sharing, and the extremely popular BlackBerry groups, where BBM users are able to create groups up to 30 people, where they can share personal dates, photos, files and much more. Initially only messaging and group chats will be available but Heins promised that shortly after, all the other features mentioned will be accessible.
BlackBerry also announced BBM Channels, which is another dimension to BBM. It is a social network platform with BBM that will allow customers the ability to connect with businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they may be passionate about. The more BBM can do, the more people it will intrigue, and today, major steps have been made to speak to as many people as possible.
Sources:www.blackberry.ca
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