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BlackBerry have been testing BBM for Windows Phone for a while now in the hope that it becomes available for every Windows Phone user before August. First a beta version of the app was released to the Windows Phone App Store to developers only in the early days of July but today we have good news for you.  BlackBerry Messanger (BBM) for Windows Phone now available for not just developers but every Windows Phone user to download. All you have to do is go to the Windows Phone App Store and then look for BBM (a direct link is provided below). For years, BBM had been exclusive to BlackBerry devices up until last year when it became available to iOS and Android devices and today, Windows Phone 8 devices can now enjoy messaging their friends on the blackberry messanger platform.  Download BBM for Windows Phone here .  Mind you, only Windows Phone 8 and above devices are eligible.  Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitte...

I love using BBM for chatting, its very good but when it comes to sending files, i abhor BBM. One of the issues I have with it is that it has a size limit of 6mb before you can transfer file. That means, if you want to transfer a high res image of 6.5mb, you wont be able to use BBM for such transfer to your contact. Well, it looks like BlackBerry have seen the light, heard the thoughts of her users and have decided to release a new BlackBerry messenger that would increase the 6mb transfer limit as seen in the tweet below. Currently, Whatsapp, have a transfer limit of 12mb which we even think its small. Therefore, we expect that BlackBerry will beat the Whatsapp transfer limit and make BBM limit somewhere around 15-20mb. The announcement which came from Jeff Gadway is highly welcomed and we are looking forward to the next BBM update that will see the transfer size limit increased. Like our Facebook page and follow us on twitter for more smartphone news.

BlackBerry released BBM for both Android and iOS devices last year which was a welcomed development for those that love the platform; However, the Windows Phone OS platform was left out of that development but not anymore. BBM4ALL is now truly BBM4ALL platforms as noted by John Sims who said and i quote “BBM continues to grow in popularity as millions of people use our mobile platform for chatting and connecting with friends or colleagues, and we are very excited that we will soon welcome Windows Phone and Nokia X users to the BBM community,” Furthermore, Bryan Biniak, Vice President and GM of Developer Relations, Nokia Corporation added that “Today marks an exciting moment for Nokia. By bringing BBM to the Windows Phone and Nokia X communities, our customers will be able to experience this popular global messaging app.” Users of Windows Phone devices have often protested on social media sites on the need to have BBM on their devices too and finally B...

It is well known that bad news travel faster than any other news, but we also know that news of missing persons travel even faster when sent through social media especially through BlackBerry Messenger Broadcast channel. The story is that of a little girl called Alma who went missing in Jakarta when she went to the National Monument Park in Central Jakarta along with her parents and aunt. Apparently, the aunt allowed Alma to wonder off on her own which result in the 7 year old girl not able to find her way back in the crowded central Jakarta park. Alma went missing for four days but was found by Aja Suharja , a business man who rents bicycle. Suharja could locate the little girl's family so he took her home with his family for four days. The police said that Suharja didn't realise that it was most best to contact the police and notify them of a missing persons. When Roy , Alma's father couldn't find his daugther, he quickly turned to social medi...

Finally,  BBM has gone cross platform (Android, iOS and BlackBerry OS) for about a week now and million of Android devices are already pinging massively. Whatsapp on the other hand have been around cross platform for a longer period and with a lot of users. Alot of updates and refinement have been put into Whatsapp for Android and iPhone to give a very high user experience. BBM on the other hand will just start the update which will include BBM Channels and Voice in the near future. Now, for those that have both messaging apps on their devices, it won't be long before people start taking sides as to which of the two messaging apps they prefer. Putting the question to you folks,  which do you think it's better considering that BBM is just 1 week old cross platform? Drop your comments below and don't forget to like our Facebook page  and to join this conversation. Also follow us on Twitter for more smartphone gists.

By now, almost everyone knows that BBM for Android and iPhones is already available for some in some parts of the world and will be available to others within days.  If you had downloaded yours on your device but don't know how to get it activated, follow the steps in this guide. Requirements 1. BlackBerry ID which you can register from here 2. Supported Android or iPhone  Note: Direct download link for BBM for Android can be found here Procedures 1. The first thing is to download the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store depending on your device type. 2. After downloading and installing, launch the BBM app and you will be presented with a screen to enter your Email address if you initially registered an email to be among the first people to get the app. On doing this, you would get the above screen.  3. If you have a BlackBerry ID, input it in the provided space. If you don't, register a new one. Note: entering the same...

Update Its been exactly a month today that BBM failed to launch on the Android platform. People have waited for what it seems like ages but now the wait is over. BBM for Android and iPhone is ready for launch today. In other to avert what happened the last time, the launch of BBM for android and iPhone is taking a different stride due to the high volume of people that would want to download this app, however, the procedure below will get you your BBM app. BBM Roll Out Details: Download BBM – the easiest way is to visit BBM.com from your Android or iPhone browser*   Once you install the app, open it, and enter your email address to hold your spot in line, they will email you as soon as you reach the front of the line and can start using BBM If you are among the millions that took the time to sign up at BBM.com, you can start using BBM immediately without waiting in line.* If you didn’t sign up in advance, don’t worry – BlackBerry is focused on moving millions o...

Things have been going really rough for BlackBerry since the start of 2013, in fact we can say since the entrance of Apple and Google into the smartphone business. But things aren't as bad as they are now. The company is losing not just customers but also losing money, employees and faith from its fans. Recently, a report from AllThingsD states that BlackBerry may lose up to $2.6 Billion if the rate a which they lose customers is anything to come by. Presently, the company have laid off more than 4500 of its workforce. To make matters worse, some directors are even suing the managers for given false projections and hopes regarding the success of BlackBerry 10. Presently, Fairfax financial is planning to buy the company's shares for $9 eac.  However, its possible that the deal may not go through his completely as the value of these shares may drop further. This places BlackBerry in a really tight corner, a corner so tight, in the next couple of years, when it losses ...

BlackBerry have started testing a new version of the BBM app for Android. This we noticed in the emails sent to beta testers.  This version of BBM for Android is more stable, the UI have been redesigned with a new welcome screen  explaining the app, notifications is now present, the persistent notification running in the status bar can now optionally be disabled and finally, the UI as a whole has received some more polish. No potential released date have been communicated to the beta testers or to anyone yet. However, it shows that BlackBerry is still true to its words that it will bring BBM to Android device and iPhone users. As patience runs dry and people begin to lose interest, BlackBerry should just hurry up. Like our Facebook page  and  follow us on Twitter  for more smartphone news and guides on.

Whatsapp released and update to their Whatsapp Messenger for Android platform yesterday, stressing on the good things you get to gain from using Whatsapp Messenger. One of the good things according to Whatsapp is that you don't need to remember PIN or contact name.  This is some sort of taking a spin on BlackBerry Messenger aka (BBM). You would recall that BlackBerry was supposed to release BBM for Android and iPhone last week (21st of September) but failed.  I for one, am getting really impatient and the same goes for a lot of folks. Some have already lost interest in the BBM app for Android and iPhone. Sequel to this failed BBM release for Android and iPhone, Whatsapp have beefed up their app, making it more fluid and user friendly with successive updates across all platforms. Of course, Whatsapp is aware of the huge craving consumers have for BlackBerry Messenger and Whatsapp is doing everything in their power to make sure that its customers stay with them ...

Its very interesting to see things unfold in the tech industry. On of those interesting things is the announcement of BBM for Desktop which was announced at the BlackBerry Jam Asia yesterday. BBM for desktop computers which had the same touch and feel with the BBM for smartphones was shown off by Alec Saunders and Chris Smith to attendees. This version according to Alec Saunders will use both USB and WiFi for connectivity. Word on the development of BBM for Mac was also released, saying that development is on going for mac computers but was their no mention of any release date for it. Stay tuned for more information as BlackBerry Jam for Asia will reveal more important stuffs. Like our Facebook page and follow on Twitter for more tech news and guides. Source: BBOS

We are counting down to the release of BBM for Android and iPhone. You would recall that BlackBerry Messenger popularly known as BBM has already being seen at events and have been said that it will be reaching the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for download on the 21st of September. Officially, BBM for Android and iPhone is due to be released end of Summer and we have strong reason to believe that 21st September could be it. Therefore,  we are counting down to the release of BBM for Android and iPhone. Are you excited for this release of BBM for all? What is going to happen to your BlackBerry smartphone when BBM becomes available for Android devices and iPhone? Drop your comments below and come back after its available to see if you were true to your word. You want to be the first to know when BBM for Android and iPhone is available? Then Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter

By now, a good number of people know that BlackBerry is releasing the revered BlackBerry Messenger to other platforms before September. This was further reassured by Thorsten Heins at the BBLive conference this morning. According to Thorsten Heins, BBM would be free of charge to download and use. However, only the messaging and group chat would be rolled put first, followed by BBM Voice, Screen Sharing, Video Capabilities and BBM channels later in the year. While a lot of folks are very much excited about this soon to be released BBM for Android and iOS, it is important to note that it won't support some devices. Below are the devices it won't support 1. Any Android device running Android version lower than Ice Cream Sandwich. That is, anything less than Android 4.0 won't be supported. 2. Any iOS device running less than iOS 6.0 won't be supported. That is any iPhone lower than iPhone 3GS won't be supported, iPhone 4 still running iOS 5.1...

The fuss about Blackberry Messenger (BBM) coming to Android and iPhone is a very interesting one. As we stated in one of our posts, BBM for Android and iOS is expected to be released before September ending. Already, real image of BBM for Android only have surfaced, which we saw at BGR website, and this we present to you below. Although we believe that BBM for other platforms should have been available long before now, yet, better late than ever. The real question is, will BBM for Android and iOS kill the strong hold that Whatsapp already have on these platforms? If you think so, drop your comments. However, Lets wait and see how things unfold  in the coming weeks.  Till then, stay glued to this blog site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook to be among the first the get it before your other friends...bragging rights of at least 10 seconds is still bragging. Image Source: BGR , BBOS

  Blackberry Messenger popularly known as BBM is now making its way to Android and iPhones as earlier announced by the Canadian company CEO Heins. According to the CEO, BBM would be available before the end of summer which translate to before the end of September 2013. This stance was further strengthened by the tweet that was seen on Twitter few hours back as shown in the image below. This strongly suggest that BBM for Android and iPhone may be ready for release sooner than September. A lot of folks can't wait for this to drop. In fact there have been several images on peoples wall showing what the Blackberry Messenger for iPhone and Android would look like. Examples are shown below. Of course these images are just to show how expectant people are but may not be the real deal. As always, we are waiting eagerly for when this would officially hit the App Store of both Android and Apple. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook the be among the f...

Just today, we have noticed a fake Blackberry Messenger in the Google Play Store that have been submitted and already getting downloads and points. Already, 1,870 people have downloaded this application that could be either a malware or virus. As stated, this application wasn't developed by Blackberry (formerly Research In Motion) company but made by some folks who are either trying to gain attention of Blackberry company or wanting to get inside the devices of Android users.  Please be warned not to download this app. Blackberry haven't officially released the real Blackberry messenger and when it does we shall be very well pleased to let you know. Stay tuned to this blog for information on when the genuine Blackberry messenger will become available for both Android and iOS devices.

iPhone 4 running Blackberry Messenger Updated: Apple approved BBM for iPhones. This was the news we picked up recently with even images. However, we known that come summer, BBM should be available for download on Android devices and iPhone. Date is given below for download release date. Blackberry CEO Hein announced that the Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app which is currently exclusive to Blackberry devices will be made available to iPhones and Android devices. According to the CEO, "it is time for BBM to be made available to other competing smartphones".  Blackberry Messenger Whatsapp , which is fast gaining a lot of attention due to its cross platform nature is almost making BBM less important, hence, we believe that its a good idea to offer BBM to other OS platforms and smartphones. However, it could end up to be not so good a idea because some people are still tied to Blackberry devices because of BBM. Time only is the judge of all things...