Blackberry's BBM Makes Will Be Available For Android And iOS Devices This Weekend

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Dave Forde
September 19, 2013

Blackberry BBMDespite putting itself up for sale, Blackbery is determine to push forward with some of the plans they had outlined months ago. Today, they have officially given the world notice that their BBM (social network for Blackberry users) will be available for Android and iPhone users on September 21.

“BBM is a very engaging messaging service that is simple to use, easy to personalize and has an immediacy that is necessary for mobile communications,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President for BBM at BlackBerry. “With more than a billion Android, iOS, and BlackBerry smartphones in the market, and no dominant mobile messaging platform, this is absolutely the right time to bring BBM to Android and iPhone customers.”

BBM will be available as a free download for Android smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean (Android 4.x) and iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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