BlackBerry has released new versions of its BlackBerry Messenger app ( BBM ) for Android and iOS. The Android version fixes a particular problem that the battery quickly sucked empty for some users. The iOS app is now available to use for the iPad.
The iOS app is running on iOS 6 or higher. Since it requires no more cell phone chip, they can also be used on the iPod Touch . Blackberry has also fixed a bug that caused some to Apple devices for deleted contact name.
For both apps that users can now set their BBM PIN barcode in social networks. He is a BBM – specific alternative to the exchange of contact possibilities such as your e -mail address or phone number, such as those needed for about WhatsApp . Was also improved sorting and filtering by groups of contacts on Android.
Furthermore, there is no BBM app for Windows Phone. Even large Android tablets BlackBerry can outside before – the current Android app is designed for devices up to 7 -inch screen.
The launch of BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS in October, the number of users rapidly increased from 60 million to 80 million. With the new versions – and in particular the accrued iPad users – could some to gain the service. The number of competing offers, however, with WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and Windows Phone Kik also considerable.
According to reports, Facebook is planning a similar service for direct messages. It had been interested in a takeover of 2012 WhatsApp and also recently appeared on a purchase of BBM.
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