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BBM for Android and iOS

The announcement of plans for multi-platform BBM was a big surprise for everyone. Since then, however, been a while and we all want information on BlackBerry's plans for launch, in view of the fact that the premiere is fast approaching, let's recap all the news.


When?
According to the official announcement of the application for both iOS and Android will be held this summer. Theoretically, BBM would be available for the last week of September.

Who?
The new edition of the application is designed for smartphones running Android version 4.0 and iOS 6.0 or later. No special editions planned for tablets will therefore be impossible to make it work both iPad and Android tablets.

NOTE: Because the PlayBook operating system Android supports only version 2.3 applications can not be entered by the method BBM to the PlayBook

What price will?
The application will be free.

What do they look together?
Both Android and iOS version are similar in terms of the interface to the operating system edition BlackBerry 10 In fact, almost identical.

What will the first version of BBM?
The first version of BBM for Android and iOS will:
  •     Chat File Sharing text and voice messages
  •     Share location
  •     Change in condition
  •     Change profile picture Creating groups up to 30 people
  •     Join a group
  •     Invite and be invited via QR code

You are the first functions of the first version of BBM in future updates will add more features.

What features will be available in future releases?
As we all know, BBM for Android and iOS coming in September, After a few weeks we expect a major update, introducing features in BlackBerry 10 platform, including:
  •     Share Screen
  •     Voice Calls
  •     Video Calls
The application of BBM to iOS and Android also have the option of BBM Channels, in a similar way as in the case of BlackBerry 10.