The new version brings better Bridge integration and more

Feb 22, 2012 05:50 GMT  ·  By

Shortly after Research In Motion announced the major BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 operating system update, as well as the latest version of BlacBerry Bridge, the Canadian company refreshed its BlackBerry Messenger as well.

RIM has yet to unveil an official changelog for the update, but rumor has it that current version 6.1.0.70 brings smoother BlackBerry Bridge integration.

The folks at MobileSyrup also claim that BBM now allows users to open locations in BlackBerry Maps and that the Group Updates section is now showing a red star.

Other changes and bug fixes may have been included as well, but until RIM releases an official changelog for this update we can only speculate.

BlackBerry Messenger 6.1.0.70 is now available as a free download in the BlackBerry App World and is fully compatible with all devices running OS 4.5.0 or higher.