We’ve showed you BlackBerry Messenger for BlackBerry 10 before when it released on the Dev Alpha. We now give you look at the official version on the BlackBerry Z10. See it in action in the video below: On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video »
BBM Video Chat is an amazing addition to BlackBerry Messenger in BlackBerry 10. We had the chance to chat it up with Research In Motion’s Director of Handheld Software Management, Annu Dawar. You can see just how well BBM Video Chat performs over AT&T’s network. Furthermore, BBM Video Chat lets you share your screen! Check out all of the awesomeness in the video below: On a BlackBe... »
We previously saw purported marketing material for BlackBerry 10. Now, a short clip shows the way BBM Video will work in BlackBerry. It doesn’t show too much in the video, but we do get a decent understanding of the UI and UX involved. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. via RapidBerry »
Previously, we reported that BBM 7 was available for BlackBerry devices running OS 4.5 and above. Turns out, it wasn’t quite available just yet. We’ve had quite a few people asking where it’s available. Here’s an official statement from RIM: “Thanks for your interest in BBM 7, which is currently available for all BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 6 OS or higher.... »
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet still has yet to receive native BlackBerry Messenger. If you do not have a PlayBook, in order to use BBM you must have BlackBerry Bridge. This is essentially mirroring BBM from your BlackBerry smartphone to your PlayBook.While it works relatively well, it doesn’t allow for groups and few other features. The photos courtesy of BBOTA.cn are said to be of the nati... »
During Research In Motion’s Q3 2013 earnings call, CEO Thorsten Heins mentioned the company is looking at ways to have BlackBerry Messenger provide additional service revenue. How could BBM add to RIM’s service revenue? There are a few possible scenarios, but the most likely is expanding BBM into a cross-platform messenger. There were previous rumors that RIM had been working on BBM. T... »
Research In Motion has published a final release candidate for BlackBerry Messenger in Beta Zone. Please see the list of fixed issues for BlackBerry Messenger 7.0.0.121 below: Call stays ‘connecting’ for a very long time In the message “Missed voice” name of the contact is not visible ‘Not talking’ and ‘Not interested’ emoticons swapped Emoticons appear small, regardless of font size E... »
At BlackBerry Jam Asia it was announced that BlackBerry Messenger is #1 in Asia. The statistics are quite the accomplishment: 60 million active BBM customers, 28 million using groups, and billions of BBM messages are being sent each day. »
Research In Motion has just released BBM version 7. In this beta, users get a brand new featured dubbed BBM Voice. The new feature brings voice chat capabilities to BBM. Features of BBM Voice include: Customers can initiate a BBM Voice call directly, or instantly switch from a BBM text chat to talk, and back again. The split-screen feature allows customers to talk and text at the same time, so for... »
Cellebrite, the leading developer and provider of mobile forensic solutions, today announced an update to their software. The new update brings new decoding capabilities for deleted BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) messages and group chats. “Sales of so many iPhones, and new shipments of Android devices with the 4.1 OS, increase the likelihood that investigators will encounter these devices,” said Cindy... »
Wondered what the native BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) would look like on the PlayBook with BlackBerry 10? Just look at the photo of it above to get an idea. The BlackBerry 10 BBM looks strikingly familiar to what we’ve currently seen of BBM in the BB10 beta since it is the same beta on the PlayBook. Users have been able to hack the BB10 beta to work on the PlayBook! Additionally, from what we&... »
Thought BlackBerry Messenger was only going to remain a kickass messaging tool? Think again. According to Research In Motion’s CEO, Thorsten Heins, BBM will have many more capabilities, as he said to “think about transacting money.” Heins discussed how he wanted to continue enhancing BBM to make it “a very strong platform not just for communication, but also to make it a strong platform for ... »
T-Mobile will soon be adding BBM to unlimited text packages, so if you have a BlackBerry with no data plan BUT have unlimited text plan then you’ll be able to use BBM for no extra cost. That my friends is one awesome deal. According to the image above, this should be availble October 21st. Are you an unlimited text package user? Excited about having BBM added to your plan? Let us know what y... »
The other day users in the APAC region suffered a minor BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) outage. This sparked the usual spammers to begin those erroneous and otherwise annoying widespread broadcast messages. The hoax broadcast message that spread throughout Indonesia stated that the “server is back online but instructs users to forward the message to spread the information.” Further claiming... »
At BlackBerry Jam Americas we got the chance to meet up with Gadi Mazor from Nobex. Gadi liked our preview we did of the Nobex Radio app for BlackBerry 10. What Gadi really wanted us to see was how social they’ve made music by integrating BBM into the Nobex Radio app. By using BBM users can act as a DJ while chatting with their friends. Check out the video of Nobex Radio and download it for ... »
Today RIM will be releasing an update to the BlackBerry 10 operating system beta. Developers will have access to BBM, BlackBerry Hub, notifications, and so much more. The new BlackBerry Messenger on BlackBerry 10 will not longer be PIN based. The new BBM will be tied to your BlackBerry ID. RIM recently announced the tie-in of BlackBerry ID to the Beta Zone and App Vendor Portal. For the time being... »
Didn’t think that BlackBerry Messenger, aka BBM, was that popular? When Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the 100m final at the 2012 London Olympics, he said on a live TV interview, ”All I gotta do is thank a few people on my BBM with my congrats and that’s pretty much it.” Other celebrities have spread the awareness of BBM’s popularity with music artists Tinie Tempah ... »
Omnifone, a provider of cloud-based digital music services to RIM for BBM Music and others, have reported its first annual profit today. Omniphone reported operating cash flow of $6.1 million for the fiscal year ended April 30. Revenue rose 118 percent to $47.2 million. “Profitability and the increase in revenue are a result of the successful launch of three global services in just 12 months... »
Over the years we have seen more improvements with BlackBerry Messenger, and the changes are very noticeable. One improvement is the ability to connect your BBM contacts with your Address Book. When these two are combined you are able to perform additional tasks such as: Make calls during a chat Send a email message to a contact from the BBM menu. These are just a few of the options that are avail... »
A new version of BlackBerry Messenger is now available in App World. Version 6.2.0.56 has included a couple of bug fixes, support for Finnish language and better Chinese handwriting. It is currently available for download so you might be getting the update notice soon. Otherwise, visit App World to download. Download BBM 6.2.0.56>> »
