Plans to release the free BBM app on iPhone and Android platforms has been announced by the BlackBerry Chief Executive Thorsten Heins, during a Company conference.
BBM, the real-time messaging service, has attracted a strong appeal amongst corporate and business users, with messages being exchanged between BlackBerry devices. The free BBM app is set for release during the summer, once approval has been gained for Apple’s iOS 6 software and Android’s 4.0.
With the ever popular usage of communications apps, including WhatsApp, Viber and Skype, which all allow for cross platform usage, BlackBerry have recognised the need to compete and expand their popular messaging service. It’s not certain if all current BBM features will be available for iPhone and Android and also how this would impact on Apple’s current messaging service; iMessage.
Here at FanAppic, we are keen to hear your thoughts on the buzzing tech news!
- Do you think current BlackBerry owners will shift devices to iPhone and Android when the BBM app releases?
- Will the BBM app compete with the ever popular communication apps of WhatsApp, Skype and Viber?
- Will iMessage up its game and offer something innovative?
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