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BlackBerry Messenger iOS Will Be iPhone-Only

When BlackBerry announced BBM for iOS, the news spread like wildfire, including reports regarding its imminent release in the App Store (pending Apple’s approval) this summer. But don’t get your hopes up for a tablet version anytime soon. BlackBerry Software Portfolio Chief, Vivek Bhardwaj, said in a st...

17 May 2013
05:25 GMT

BBM Channels Now Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone

Yesterday, Canadian mobile phone maker BlackBerry announced a new feature for the popular BlackBerry Messenger service, namely BBM Channels, which is already available for download through the BlackBerry Beta Zone portal, it seems. For those out of the loop, we should note that BBM Channels was designed to provide ...

15 May 2013
16:31 GMT

BBM iPhone App Confirmed

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will be available on Apple’s iPhone this summer. BlackBerry made the news official earlier today. Both iOS and Android users will be able to “experience the immediacy of BBM chats, including multi-person chats, as well as the ability to share photos and voice notes, and engage ...

14 May 2013
12:41 GMT

US Feds Bust Drug Ring After Intercepting Their Calls, SMSs and BBM Messages

Federal authorities from the US have arrested three individuals and charged 6 others for their alleged involvement in a drug ring believed to be responsible for distributing cocaine in Italy and the United States. The criminal organization is also accused of trafficking methamphetamine across the US. According to th...

2 May 2013
03:22 GMT

BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) for Older Devices Now Supports BBM Voice Chat

BlackBerry fans that didn’t replace their smartphones with the new Z10 yet, will be happy to know the Canadian company has just updated BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) application with new features and improvements. As CrackBerry points out, the latest version of BlackBerry Messenger now offers BBM Voice feature to...

11 March 2013
10:30 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 7 Updated with Support for OS 5.0 Devices

BlackBerry has just released a new version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), but this one is only available in the Beta Zone. According to CrackBerry, one of the most important changes is the addition of support for devices running OS 5.0. Aside from that, the latest update for BBM brings some performance and stabilit...

28 February 2013
21:01 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 7.0.1 Now Available for Download via Beta Zone

Research In Motion (RIM) has just released a new version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) in the Beta Zone. Although the application has yet to be made available to general public, those who own a valid BlackBerry Beta Zone account can download and install the latest version of BBM with ease. According to CrackBerry, ...

14 January 2013
18:31 GMT

BBM in BlackBerry 10 to Sport Screen Sharing

BBM Video won’t be the only new feature that BlackBerry 10 users will enjoy in BlackBerry Messenger, it seems. They will also have screen sharing options available at their disposal during video calls, recently leaked screenshots unveiled. Apparently, users will be able to share presentations and spreadshee...

28 December 2012
03:27 GMT

BlackBerry 10 Confirmed to Sport BBM Video Capabilities

One of the new features that Research In Motion’s BlackBerry 10 operating system will arrive on devices with will be support for video chatting in BlackBerry Messenger, it seems. The feature was rumored not too long ago, and has been recently confirmed in a leaked internal doc that emerged over at CrackBerry....

27 December 2012
09:13 GMT

Leaked Screenshots of Native BBM for BlackBerry PlayBook Available

One appealing feature that the owners of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PCs will soon be able to enjoy on their devices is a native BlackBerry Messenger, which should look as shown in the screenshots attached to this post. The leaked shots have emerged over at BBOTA.cn and allegedly show a finished application, ready ...

23 December 2012
13:01 GMT

RIM Pushes BBM 7 with BBM Voice to the BlackBerry App World

Today, Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has made available for download through the official BlackBerry App World a new flavor of the BBM 7 application for its users. The new application release brings along a nice range of enhancements, the most important of which is the inclusion of BBM Voice. Thr...

10 December 2012
08:49 GMT

BBM 7.0.0.121 Arrives in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

A new flavor of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Messenger application is now available for download through the Beta Zone, namely version 7.0.0.121. The new app release brings along a great deal of enhancements, and is said to be the final beta release of this app iteration, very likely to graduate to a stabl...

6 December 2012
02:31 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 7.0.0.108 Now Available for Download

Research In Motion (RIM) has just updated its BlackBerry Messenger application to version 7.0.0.108. This is the second massive BBM patch released in the last week. The previous update was launched on November 23 and included quite a lot of fixes. Today, the folks over at CrackBerry, report that RIM has releas...

30 November 2012
02:49 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 7.0.0.100 Now Available for Download

It's been less than a week since Research In Motion (RIM) launched its new BlackBerry Voice service in the Beta Zone and the Canadian company is now introducing a new version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). The new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 7.0.0.100 application is now available for download via Beta Zone and b...

23 November 2012
00:59 GMT

RIM Launches BBM Voice, Free Wi-Fi Calling to Other BBM Contacts

Shortly after unveiling the upcoming release date of its next BlackBerry operating system, BlackBerry 10, RIM announced the immediate availability of a new service, which will probably be extremely popular in emerging markets, BBM Voice. With BBM Voice, BlackBerry users will be able to make free calls to other BBM ...

14 November 2012
01:06 GMT

Nimbuzz for BlackBerry 1.4.1 Now Available for Download

The folks at Nimbuzz have just released a new version of their application for BlackBerry devices. The latest iteration of Nimbuzz includes one bug fix that made the application unusable after upgrading to a new build. Well, it looks like this issue has been fixed in version 1.4.1 of Nimbuzz. However, users will hav...

11 October 2012
03:43 GMT

T-Mobile to Offer BBM to Unlimited Text Customers

T-Mobile USA has just announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia Lumia 810 Windows Phone 8 device, but the carrier has more aces up its sleeve. The Samsung Galaxy Note II is also expected to arrive at the Magenta operator sometime on October 24, though this has yet to be confirmed by T-Mobile. However, BlackB...

9 October 2012
11:31 GMT

Asia Pacific Area Experiencing BBM Issues (UPDATE)

Research In Motion (RIM) has just informed BlackBerry users that it is aware of the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) issues that some users in APAC (Asia-Pacific) may currently experience. “Some users in APAC are experiencing issues with BBM. We are investigating and apologize for any inconvenience.” Hopefull...

3 October 2012
04:32 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Lands at TELUS for $250 CAD Outright

Research In Motion (RIM) has launched the BlackBerry Curve 9320 in Canada for quite some time now. The smartphone is currently available for purchase from various carriers and retailers across the country. Today, major carrier TELUS has added the Curve 9320 smartphone to its portfolio. The budget-friendly handset is...

16 August 2012
15:31 GMT

BlackBerry 10’s BBM with New UI and More Features

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion is gearing up for the release of its new BlackBerry 10 operating system, and some more info on what the platform will include is now available. A new set of leaked documents from RIM provide us with a glimpse at what the BlackBerry Messenger in the upcoming OS will loo...

30 July 2012
03:26 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Tipped for Virgin Mobile Canada

The affordable BlackBerry Curve 9320 is about to make its debut at Virgin Mobile Canada. The smartphone is rumored to arrive on the carrier's airwaves as early as June 4.According to an internal Virgin Mobile document leaked via MobileSyrup, the Curve 9320 will be available for purchase for only $150 CAD outrigh...

2 June 2012
14:01 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Coming to Virgin Mobile for $300 CAD

Unveiled earlier this month, BlackBerry Curve 9320 has been confirmed to be released in Canada, though no details on availability and pricing options have been revealed yet. However, the guys over at MobileSyrup have been tipped on the upcoming availability of the Curve 9320 at Virgin Mobile. According to an inter...

29 May 2012
16:31 GMT

Virgin Mobile Intros “Smartphone 50 Voicemail/Call Display” Plan, Claims It Sells Itself

Canadian carrier Virgin Mobile has just kicked off a promotional offer aimed at new and existing postpaid customers who want even more calls and mobile data for their smartphones. Dubbed “Smartphone 50 Voicemail/Call Display” the $50 CAD plan offers customers 150 minutes, Unlimited Incoming Calls, Unlimi...

16 May 2012
17:31 GMT

BlackBerry Travel Gets New Update, Makes It BBM-Connected

RIM has just released a new update for BlackBerry Travel application, which now turns it into a BBM-connected software. BlackBerry Travel helps users plan, book, manage, and now, share travel activities. The application provides quick notifications in case users’ flight is delayed or cancelled, or it can autom...

20 April 2012
09:00 GMT

New BBM Music 1.2.0.17 Now Available for Download via App World

Several days ago, Research In Motion (RIM) promised its fans it would deploy major updates to the most popular applications for the BlackBerry platform, including BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), Facebook, Twitter, BBM Travel and BBM Music. Most of the applications mentioned earlier already got their updates that include...

20 April 2012
01:45 GMT

New BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2.0.44 Now Available for Download

The most popular instant messaging application for BlackBerry devices has just received a new update that brings new features and improvements. BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2.0.44 is now available for download via Research In Motion’s (RIM) App World store. The latest version of the instant messaging applicat...

18 April 2012
02:12 GMT

RIM Promises BBM Integration for Facebook, Twitter, Travel and More

No less than five BlackBerry applications will soon be updated with BBM integration, Research In Motion (RIM) has just confirmed. Facebook and Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry Travel, BlackBerry App World, BBM Music, as well as BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will receive important updates in the following ...

11 April 2012
12:01 GMT

Facebook for BlackBerry Gets Updated with BBM Integration

Facebook for BlackBerry received quite a slew of updates in the past few months, but these were only available for download in Blackberry Beta Zone. Two months ago RIM included BBM integration for Facebook and Twitter apps for the first time, but only BlackBerry users with beta Zone accounts could download the upda...

11 April 2012
10:00 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2.0.40 Now Available for Download via Beta Zone

It's been a busy month for Research In Motion (RIM) as the company delivered weekly updates for BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and improved its main instant messaging clients such as Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger. Today, BlackBerry Messenger received yet another small update that fixes a f...

10 April 2012
18:01 GMT

New BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2.0.33 Now Available for Download in Beta Zone

Another week, another update for BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). Last week Research In Motion deployed a pretty consistent update for the messaging application, which only included lots of bug fixes.It looks like there's a lot that needs to be fixed within BBM, as the developers continue to deliver updates that corr...

30 March 2012
21:21 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2.0.24 Available for Download in Beta Zone

Last week RIM BlackBerry Messenger v6.2.0.15 landed in Beta Zone along with some new features and several improvements meant to make users' messaging experience much smoother.It looks like this week BlackBerry fans will be getting new version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) with even more improvements. The folks...

24 March 2012
01:25 GMT

Facebook and Twitter Updated in BlackBerry Beta Zone

Research In Motion announced yesterday that a new version of BlackBerry Messenger is available for download in BlackBerry Beta Zone. Those who already have an account can install BBM 6.2 beta, which bring lots of new features and enhancements. However, the folks over at MobileSyrup have learned that BlackBerry Messe...

16 March 2012
17:01 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.2 Available for Download in Beta Zone

Research In Motion recently updates it instant messaging application, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) to version 6.1, which is now available for download in the App World. However, it appears that the company has more features to add to its popular application, which is why it has released a 6.2 beta version.BlackBerry Me...

15 March 2012
14:01 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.1.0.70 Now Available for Download

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...

22 February 2012
00:50 GMT

IM+ 6 Brings BBM Functionality to iPhone, iPad

SHAPE Services has announced a new version of their popular instant messaging application, IM+, which now comes with a new feature called ‘Beep’.IM+ comes in both free and paid form and supports most IM standards, as well as the most popular social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.Just when you th...

19 December 2011
13:21 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) v6.1 Beta Now Available for Download

Canadian mobile phone maker RIM has just announced the availability of a new flavor of its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) application, namely 6.1 Beta. The new application release has been made available for download via the BlackBerry Beta Zone, with a new set of personalization options for message, so that users would...

19 November 2011
07:24 GMT

RIM Intros BlackBerry Curve 9360 in Hong Kong

One of the cheapest BlackBerry 7 smartphones, the Curve 9360 has just been introduced by Research In Motion in Hong Kong.According to RIM, the smartphone is expected to arrive at authorized partners in Hong Kong at the end of November. However, no information on the phone's exact release date and price options s...

10 November 2011
18:01 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6.0.1 Update Fixes File Transfer Sending

Research in Motion has just updated its BlackBerry Messenger application with several new improvements and bug fixes.It appears that RIM rolled out two updates for the application that increase BBM's functionality and corrects an file sending-related bug.The first update offers users the possibility to search BB...

31 October 2011
05:29 GMT

BBM Users Spammed with Hoax Message Amid BlackBerry Service Outage

Canadian mobile phone maker Research in Motion has had its BlackBerry service down for the past two days, and users have started to receive a message via the BlackBerry Messenger service (BBM) that has been labeled as “hoax.”RIM has taken an official stance on the matter, encouraging users not to take it...

11 October 2011
11:48 GMT

First Screenshots of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android Spotted in the Wild

Although rumors about the possible release of a BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) application for Android devices leaked more than six months ago, no confirmation has been received from Research in Motion.However, the first screenshots of the BBM app for Android devices just leaked, courtesy to the guys over at TechRadar.Th...

3 October 2011
07:44 GMT

BlackBerry App World 3.0 Out of Beta, Download Now

One month after announcing the beta version of BlackBerry App World 3.0, Research in Motion's new storefront is now available for the masses.The public release of the application was announced by Alex Kinsella, Team Lead, BlackBerry App World Product Management via Twitter.According to the official announcement,...

6 September 2011
14:01 GMT

RIM Launches New BlackBerry Messenger Service, BBM Music

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has just announced the launch of BBM Music, a new BlackBerry Messenger service aimed at fulfilling the needs of socially connected music fans. The new BBM Music has been launched as a cloud-based service aimed at enabling users easily discover music through the build...

25 August 2011
01:58 GMT

RIM Makes the New BBM 6 Available for Download

Today, Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion announced the availability of BlackBerry Messenger 6 (BBM 6), an application that provides users with the ability to easily stay connected to one another. The new software release comes with support for “BBM connected” apps, so that users can also...

28 July 2011
15:11 GMT

Boost Mobile Launches BlackBerry Style 9670 for $199.99

Research In Motion and Boost Mobile have just announced the launch of the BlackBerry Style 9670 clamshell smartphone.The handset will be available at Boost Mobile exclusive retail stores, as well as authorized seller and online starting July 20. Potential customers can purchase the BlackBerry Syle 9670 for $199.99 (e...

14 July 2011
11:03 GMT

BlackBerry Bridge for AT&T Customers Now Available for Download

AT&T customers who were expecting BlackBerry Bridge application for their PlayBook tablet will be happy to know that RIM has finally made it available via BlackBerry App World. Launched earlier this year, AT&T's BlackBerry PlayBook was one of the few tablets that lacked the BlackBerry Bridge application. H...

4 July 2011
04:52 GMT

Download BBM Social Platform SDK 1.0 for Java

In addition to announcing the new BBM Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry WebWorks in beta, Research In Motion also made official the availability or a final flavor of its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Social Platform SDK 1.0 for Java. The new release follows a wide period of availability in Beta, and comes with...

30 June 2011
16:21 GMT

RIM Delivers Beta of BBM Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry WebWorks

A while ago, Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion announced plans to make its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) available to more users around the world, and that it will also open access to its platform for developers who would like to integrate it with their applications, and the company has just made a new ste...

30 June 2011
13:31 GMT

Telmap Is the First to Offer Blackberry Messenger Integration

Telmap, one of the leading companies in mobile location-based services, has recently announced that its Telmap Mobile Location Companion now fully supports the popular Blackberry Messenger. According to the company, this is the first integration of Blackberry Messenger with an application that offers users real-t...

2 May 2011
05:23 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger iOS App Downloadable on March 26 (Unconfirmed) (UPDATED)

Research In Motion Co-CEO Jim Balsillie is said to have revealed plans to bring BlackBerry Messenger and "other services" to Apple’s iOS platform come April 26, via one or more releases through the Cupertino tech giant’s iTunes App Store.A seemingly legit post spotted over at the MacRumors forums indicate...

30 March 2011
09:47 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger Updated to 5.0.2.12

A new flavor of the popular BlackBerry Messenger is now available for download via the BlackBerry App World for all those fond of the application, namely BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.2.12.Apparently, specific info on what the new version of the application includes did not emerge for the time being, and the update does ...

29 March 2011
12:21 GMT


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