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 | BlackBerry releases BBM for the Apple Watch BlackBerry has launched a version of BBM for the Apple Watch. The release is pretty impressive considering Facebook has not yet released a version of Messenger or WhatsApp for the Apple Watch. BlackBerry is focusing on its software products as it gradually moves out of the hardware market. In an effort to ....more |
10/04/2015 |
 | BlackBerry offers $1 private chat subscription for BBM BlackBerry is offering a new way to keep your BBM messages private. The company is offering a $1 Privacy and Control Subscription that allows your messages to strip personal information and disappear a la CyberDust. The new private chat feature is available on iOS and Android versions of BlackBerry Messenge....more |
06/27/2015 |
 | New BBM features Private Chat The latest version of BBM for BlackBerry 10 features a new Private Chat mode. Private Chat makes sure there is no trace of your conversation on either device. Once Private Chat is enabled, all contact information is removed from the screen, and the conversation is removed from both devices when it is over.....more |
06/15/2015 |
 | BBM for Windows Phone gets channel support BBM for Windows Phone has been updated to include channels. The channels feature is a feed that allows users to publish pictures, messages, etc., much like on social sites like Facebook or Twitter. The latest update takes BBM for Windows Phone to version 2.1.0.26. BBM brings you together in th....more |
05/08/2015 |
| BBM messages are not private and secure BlackBerry touts its encryption and claims BBM messages are completely private, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the company handed over hundreds of messages to Brazilian prosecutors as part of a corruption scandal. Over 100 people were charged with corruption after the BBM messages were reviewed. ....more |
04/08/2015 |
 | BBM Shop turns one year old The BBM Shop celebrated its first birthday today. BlackBerry opened the BBM Shop a year ago in an attempt to create a new revenue stream for the struggling company. BlackBerry released some interesting stats for the BBM Shop in celebration of its first birthday. Stickers Sent (since April 1, 2014):....more |
04/02/2015 |
 | New BlackBerry Leap video released The BlackBerry Leap has been announced, but we have not seen much of it. Now comes a new hands-on video from BlackBerry to walk you through the Leap. The BlackBerry Leap is a touchscreen device with a generous 5 inch display. The build quality looks great, even though the Leap is targeted at an entry level....more |
03/28/2015 |
 | BlackBerry Blend for BB10 updated BlackBerry has updated BlackBerry Blend today, bringing new features that make it more effective when using it with other devices. New support for timed messages and Android attachments are now included, as well as security improvements. The new update is available in the App World now. BlackBerry ....more |
03/16/2015 |
 | BBM for Windows Phone updated BlackBerry has released an update to the BBM messaging app for Windows Phone. The new updating brings BMM for Windows Phone Store to version 2.0.0.25. This is a minor update with the standard bug fixes and can be downloaded in the Windows Phone Store now. "BBM brings you together in the moment with ....more |
03/13/2015 |
 | Should the Leap be the last BlackBerry? BlackBerry is under scrutiny these days as the company tries to get back into profitability. The company's stock has been downgraded recently and investors are looking for anything they can hold onto. Writing for the more |
03/12/2015 |
| BBM for Android downloaded 100 million times BlackBerry announced today that BBM for Android has been downloaded 100 million times. This is a significant milestone for BlackBerry who only opened up BBM to Android in 2013. The company says 100 million installs puts BBM "in the top tier of messaging apps on Google Play." BBM for Android has 3.7 million....more |
03/04/2015 |
 | BBM Shop hits 1 billion views BlackBerry created the BBM Shop early in 2014 as a place to sell virtual goods like stickers, music, apps, and games. The shop has reached 1 billion views and BlackBerry says traffic is rapidly increasing on a monthly basis. The company says interactions with virtual goods is up 200% in the last six weeks a....more |
02/04/2015 |
 | John Chen calls for Application Neutrality BlackBerry CEO, John Chen, recently sent a letter to members of congress to address the net neutrality issue. The letter went to the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as Ranking Committee Members.....more |
01/21/2015 |
 | Whatsapp for BlackBerry 10 updated Although BlackBerry would prefer all its user use BBM, there are other messaging apps for BlackBerry. WhatsApp is probably the most popular messaging app in the world, and they have recently updated their app for BlackBerry 10. Users should already see an update for Whatsapp in the BlackBerry App World. |
01/20/2015 |
| BBM coming to Android Wear BlackBerry is on a bit of a roll in their comeback effort. In addition to launching new hardware in the BlackBerry Passport and Classic, BlackBerry also released BBM on rival platforms Android and iOS. The company has done quite well monetizing BBM. They apparently signed up 140 million new users and made ....more |
01/08/2015 |
| BBM gets Snapchat-like expiration to messages BlackBerry is giving BBM a Snapchat-like upgrade. The company will allow the sender of messages on BBM to set an expiration time. The company hopes the move will get more people to use BBM and increase their revenue stream. The upgrade is not currently available, but should be out in a couple of days. |
10/31/2014 |
 | BBM now available for Windows Phone In a not so surprising move, BlackBerry has a version of its BBM software for Windows Phone. The company hopes the move makes BBM appealing to enterprise customers. In an effort to turn the company around, BlackBerry decided to monetize BBM as a separate service for other platforms. Previously BBM was a fa....more |
08/02/2014 |
 | BlackBerry stock is hot BlackBerry stock is a hit this year. Despite the company's troubles, BlackBerry stock is up 50% this year, at a time when Apple's incredible rally is only 20%, and Google is up only 5% for the year. The company turned its financials around with a new CEO who cut costs and refocused on enterprise. Investors....more |
07/08/2014 |
| BBM Beta hits Windows Phone Store BBM has finally reached Windows Phone, although it is still in private beta. The beta version of BBM is now in the Windows Phone Store but it is not open to the general public just yet. It is good news however, for people waiting for BBM for WP. The description reads, "BBM for Windows beta. We're g....more |
07/08/2014 |
 | BlackBerry releases BBM Protected BlackBerry announced their eBBM suite of business products earlier this year, and they've made good on their promise. The suite is aimed at enterprise users, therefore security is a central focus. BlackBerry today released the first app in the suite, BBM Protected. The secure chat app offers enterprise use....more |
06/16/2014 |
 | BlackBerry CEO still believes he can save the company BlackBerry marketshare is still on the decline but new CEO John Chen believes he can save the company. Speaking at Re/code’s Code conference in California, Chen told the crowd, “I am quite positive that we will be able to save the patient.” He previously set the odds of a turnaround at 50/50, but now says i....more |
05/29/2014 |
 | BBM Protected provides each message its own encryption keys BlackBerry has seriously beefed up its already secure BBM chat system. BBM has been known for its end to end encryption, but BlackBerry is taking it to the next level. Although difficult to break BBM's encryption, if it was broken an intruder could see everything you said. BlackBerry will change this by is....more |
05/23/2014 |
 | BBM is coming to Windows Phone later this year After successful debuts on Android and iOS, BlackBerry will make BBM available on Windows Phone. Although no specific date has been announced, BBM for WP will make an appearance later this year. BlackBerry has started their monetization plan for BBM and adding another platform will help widen that revenue s....more |
05/15/2014 |
| BlackBerry may offer video calling feature BlackBerry could be developing a video conferencing service as part of BBM. Voice calling will be a free feature for BBM, but BlackBerry may be developing something more. The company has already announced plans to monetize BBM. Could video calls be part of that plan? David Proulx, the senior dir....more |
05/05/2014 |
 | BlackBerry Z3 shown in the wild BlackBerry announced the upcoming BB Z3 at the end of February. The Z3 is another full touchscreen phone by BlackBerry that will focus on the low end of the smartphone market. We haven't seen many photos of the Z3 until now. GengBBM has posted a photo of the Z3 along side the BB Z30 and Z10. The BlackBerr....more |
04/05/2014 |
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