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WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 Updated, Adds New Languages

WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 Updated, Adds New Languages

One of the most popular multi-platform IM apps, WhatsApp, has been updated for BlackBerry 10 and includes some bug fixes and other stuff. Here’s the change log: Automatic chat history backup Various bug fixes Added languages (Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified/Traditional Chinese) WhatsApp is available for free in BlackBerry World. If you don’t have it yet, you totally should. Download i... »

Nimbuzz for BlackBerry 10 Released

Nimbuzz for BlackBerry 10 Released

Nimbuzz, one of the top the messaging and file sharing app is announcing its BlackBerry 10 app today. It has been revamped for a better and much more enjoyable experience and it’s the first multi messaging app to include GTalk, Yahoo and Facebook Messenger into one BlackBerry 10 app.  If you’re one of the lucky owners of a brand new Z10, make sure you check out this app! Download Nimbu... »

IM+ Pro App Holiday Sale at 50% Off

IM+ Pro App Holiday Sale at 50% Off

The Holidays are right around the corner, so SHAPE has started a holiday app sale. In several hours IM+ Pro for BlackBerry will cost only $4.99 (normal price is $9.99). IM+ lets you chat on Skype, Facebook, Google Talk, Twitter and more. IM+ features free texting, group chats and a message history. IM+ Pro has all your messaging needs covered, regardless of whether you want to stay in touch with y... »

imo Launches New Service for Former Meebo Users

imo Launches New Service for Former Meebo Users

You might already know that Google bought Meebo earlier this month and that it announced that they will be shutting down their services on July 11. Today, imo.im announced a new service where Meebo users can joing and import all their Meebo chat logs and histories into the new platform. In case you have heard of it, imo is a popular instant messaging service where you can chat with friends from Fa... »

imo Now Available in BlackBerry App World

imo Now Available in BlackBerry App World

imo instant messenger has been released in the BlackBerry App World and is available for you to download, for free! imo is a multi IM application that lets you chat with your friends on Skype, Google Talk, AIM, Facebook, MSN, ICQ, Jabber, Yahoo Messenger and more. Other features include: Voice IMs: Send instant voice messages instead of typing File sharing: Send audio, video, and pictures Sleep mo... »

IM+ for BlackBerry PlayBook Updated to 1.3.1

IM+ for BlackBerry PlayBook Updated to 1.3.1

SHAPE Services let us know that they’ve updated their popular IM+ app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The new update includes the following features: File transfer support (images, audio/video files, documents) Chat history grouped by date Option to hide “Offline contacts” group Swipe to open keyboard Optimization of memory usage Added “Show Keyboard” button You can read... »

IM+ for BlackBerry Updated to Version 10.1

IM+ for BlackBerry Updated to Version 10.1

SHAPE Services let us know that their popular IM+ All-in-one Messenger for BlackBerry has been updated to version 10.1. The update brings the following changes and bug fixes: Arabic localization “Disable Beep” option Optimization of app launch Scrolling history bugfix Configurable Inbox integration UI improvements Some additional bug fixes and performance improvements You can get IM+ P... »

Kik for BlackBerry Updated, Brings Better Performance & Battery Life

Kik for BlackBerry Updated, Brings Better Performance & Battery Life

Kik has just released a new version of their popular multiplatform IM that, according to the Kik team, you “really, really, REALLY need to get!” This update has dramatically improved apps’ performance, as well as battery usage of your BlackBerry. If you haven’t updated yet, head over to Kik and go to Settings -> Help & About Us, and click Check for Updates. Those of ... »

IM+ with “Beep” Messenger for BlackBerry Officially Released

IM+ with “Beep” Messenger for BlackBerry Officially Released

SHAPE Services let us know that they have released a new version of IM+ for BlackBerry,  which has their own cross-platform messenger “Beep”. Previously, we reported SHAPE Services started an open beta for Beep app. With Beep, IM+ users are able to chat with contacts from their phone’s Address Book as well as with friends from different IM networks in a single unified interface. Beep is a free alt... »

SHAPE Services Announces Open Beta of Beep for IM+ on BlackBerry

SHAPE Services Announces Open Beta of Beep for IM+ on BlackBerry

SHAPE Services let us know about their open beta for a new app called Beep, which is apart of IM+. Beep is here to merge your Address Book with instant messaging and help you save on SMS. Send unlimited number of free messages - Beep uses your Internet plan and all messages sent with Beep are free. We understand how important a message can be, so we added “Sent” and “Delivered... »

SHAPE Services Has Huge Sale on BlackBerry Apps Until Monday November 28

SHAPE Services Has Huge Sale on BlackBerry Apps Until Monday November 28

SHAPE Services let us know that they are having a huge sale on their BlackBerry apps. However, the sale is only until Monday, November 28th. This is the perfect time to get yourself or a loved one IM+ or one of their other great apps. The sale includes the following apps: IM+ 7.99$ (was 19.99) IM+ Talk 7.99$ (was 14.99) Business Card Reader 7.99$ (was 9.99) RDM+ 14.99$ (was 39.99) Mobiscope 7.99$ ... »

IM+ Now Supports Native BlackBerry Push Service

IM+ Now Supports Native BlackBerry Push Service

SHAPE Services let us know that they have updated IM+ to support the native BlackBerry push service in version 9.2. Here is the full changelog: Support for native BlackBerry OS Push service Mail.Ru Agent instant messaging service Translator+ service is no longer supported Bug fixes Check out more information on IM+ and to download or purchase this great app here. »

BeepUS Updated to Version 1.0.1 and Back on AppWorld

BeepUS Updated to Version 1.0.1 and Back on AppWorld

BeepUS has now been updated to version 1.0.1 and is available for download from the BlackBerry App World for free! BeepUs is a Push to Talk  and IM Client that connects with BBM to find users from Beep on your contact list. With Beep you can either chat with your contacts in a BBM style chat or use the Push to Talk feature, by pressing the space bar, to talk to them. BeepUS completely changes BBM ... »

IM+ for BlackBerry PlayBook Approved – Available for Download!

IM+ for BlackBerry PlayBook Approved – Available for Download!

Finally the very famous Multi-IM app has been approved in the BlackBerry App World and now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook! IM+ lets you chat with your contacts on several IM services such as Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Skype, Yahoo! and much more, all from the same application. It supports multiple accounts per service, chat history and displays in both landscape and portrait orien... »

imo Announces New Beta Instant Messaging App for BlackBerry

imo Announces New Beta Instant Messaging App for BlackBerry

When the BlackBerry PlayBook first released, we discovered a website called imo that let you have multiple IM chats, including Skype. They have now created an app for BlackBerry devices, and are currently in public beta. With imo for BlackBerry, you can connect to all of your IM accounts including AIM, Gtalk, Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Hyves, VKontakte and Jabber at once.  The app is currently ... »

IM+ for BlackBerry Updated to v9.0

IM+ for BlackBerry Updated to v9.0

SHAPE Services let us know that they have updated IM+ for BlackBerry to v9.0; bringing with a lot of new features. Some of the new features found in IM+ 9.0 are: Neighbors service is out of beta VKontakte & Yandex IM services are now supported (cheers to our users from Russia!) IM+ is now also offered in Russian language SMS+ service is no longer supported Bugfix and performance optimization Y... »

Some Developers Getting Peeved at RIM; SHAPE Cries Out for Help but Gets no Answer

Some Developers Getting Peeved at RIM; SHAPE Cries Out for Help but Gets no Answer

Earlier this week we told you that the RIM signing servers went down for developers. Needless to say, many developers were upset that RIM did not formally notify them of the downtime. You can imagine a lot of the developers were cranky. RIM is the only company that requires app developers to have their apps “phone home”, to call to RIM and verify the app so as to allow it to run on the... »

IM+ for BlackBerry PlayBook Sneak Peak – It’s Coming!

The team over at ShapeServices has been kind enough to share with us a sneak peak of what IM+ for the BlackBerry PlayBook will be. While it’s not yet available, it is really nice to know that great apps such as this one are coming soon to the newly released BlackBerry Tablet. I use IM+ on my BlackBerry and love it! Even though you can’t tell much about the app from the image, it does l... »

LiveProfile Cross Platform IM App Now Available for BlackBerry

LiveProfile has been released for BlackBerry smartphones. In case you don’t know what it is, it’s simply a cross platform instant messaging app with which you can chat with your non-BB friends. I’m not sure this is an app we need given the amount of cross platform IM apps out there, but keeping in mind that not all of them are good then maybe some competition wouldn’t hurt.... »