BBM on Android & iOS

DXRulz · 18-09-2013, 10:45

Many websites are saying it could be today, some are saying the 20th so what do people think?

KesterK · 18-09-2013, 11:31

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Many websites are saying it could be today, some are saying the 20th so what do people think?

Blackberry are holding a special event today I believe, so no doubt there will be more info on the cross platform BBM later today.

Edit: oh, I see the event has already happened in Malaysia and they have announced a new phone:

http://m.europe.wsj.com/articles/a/S...?mg=reno64-wsj

enapace · 18-09-2013, 12:08

It could be twentieth occur same time as iPhone release date but honestly BBM is going be just one of many messenger apps if it come a year or two ago maybe it would of been big but not now.

KesterK · 18-09-2013, 12:14

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Originally Posted by KesterK

Blackberry are holding a special event today I believe, so no doubt there will be more info on the cross platform BBM later today.

Edit: oh, I see the event has already happened in Malaysia and they have announced a new phone:

http://m.europe.wsj.com/articles/a/S...?mg=reno64-wsj

The link broke, for some reason it won't let me post a new one... It's and article on the Wall Street Journal website if you want to search for it.

enapace · 18-09-2013, 12:28

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Originally Posted by KesterK

The link broke, for some reason it won't let me post a new one... It's and article on the Wall Street Journal website if you want to search for it.

Your on about the Z30 right ? Blackberry's 5inch device that is meant to be a competitor against S4 iPhone 5S and Z1 and HTC One.

KesterK · 18-09-2013, 12:42

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Originally Posted by enapace

Your on about the Z30 right ? Blackberry's 5inch device that is meant to be a competitor against S4 iPhone 5S and Z1 and HTC One.

Yea I am.

jabbamk1 · 19-09-2013, 01:33

21st of September and for FREE!

Take that BB OS7 users!

enapace · 19-09-2013, 01:51

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

21st of September and for FREE!

Take that BB OS7 users!

And with that there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that anyone should buy a blackberry. I can't see the Z30 selling well it has a nice size display but with only a S4 pro CPU and a limited App Store can't see why anyone would want.

DarthFader · 30-09-2013, 15:07

Still no sign of it on the App Store. Would have thought they would have sorted the problem of the leaked beta version by now.

PJ

prking · 30-09-2013, 15:23

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Originally Posted by DarthFader

Still no sign of it on the App Store. Would have thought they would have sorted the problem of the leaked beta version by now.

PJ

The leaked beta version, whilst a problem, isn't the reason why BBM hasn't yet appeared.

Publicly, BlackBerry have blamed the beta version. In reality, there are many issues from which direction is BlackBerry going (services - can they monetise BBM? , hardware, niche enterprise business) to sensitive commercial discussions with carriers/manufacturers (think phones for the developing world with BBM as the default messaging service rather than SMS ). Add in disagreements within BlackBerry; writing off of stock (resulting in a loss and a re-evaluation of future plans) and its no wonder BBM is "delayed".

denyo1977 · 30-09-2013, 15:58

Is that a theory on your behalf or is that actually fact?

Why would they start rolling out on iOS in several countries? Or just a big con?

the_polar_bear · 30-09-2013, 16:08

I doubt we will see it soon on iOS and Android to be honest

SkipTracer · 30-09-2013, 17:13

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Originally Posted by the_polar_bear

I doubt we will see it soon on iOS and Android to be honest

...and I doubt most Android or iOS user could give a toss.

pixel_pixel · 01-10-2013, 20:37

What would BBM offer Android or iPhone users that cant be found on other similar apps?

KesterK · 01-10-2013, 22:56

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Originally Posted by pixel_pixel

What would BBM offer Android or iPhone users that cant be found on other similar apps?

Nothing new. It's just Blackberry trying to get in to the cross platform messaging game.

prking · 02-10-2013, 07:51

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Originally Posted by denyo1977

Is that a theory on your behalf or is that actually fact?

Why would they start rolling out on iOS in several countries? Or just a big con?

You are going to have to decide if you believe my statements to be true. Have a look at serious news articles about BlackBerry.

It's a bit more complicated than describing the roll out as a con!

To put it nicely : BlackBerry is going through a period of transition. Strategic direction is changing regularly. There are disagreements (at senior level) as to how to take the company forward.

What this means is that at this point, no one can say what will happen. As BlackBerry doesn't even know.

denyo1977 · 02-10-2013, 07:58

I think even the comment "We are still 100% committed" actually shows it's not certain it will happen. That to me doesn't sound like "yes, we guarantee it will happen".

Btw, I wasn't accusing you of lying, was just wondering if someone in the know had mentioned it.

the_polar_bear · 02-10-2013, 09:38

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Originally Posted by SkipTracer

...and I doubt most Android or iOS user could give a toss.

That is true but I'm one of those iOS guys in the minority

pixel_pixel · 02-10-2013, 18:43

Ill use Skype or Google Talk/hangouts

swordman · 06-10-2013, 12:21

My kid has been waiting for this for weeks no wonder they are going down the pan when even this is proving too difficult for them. Now it seems another beta is here which indicates the first version was broken and the reasons for the delay are probably nonsense.

pixel_pixel · 08-10-2013, 21:43

I can't see why they would give away free the only thing that makes them what they are!

grumpyoldbat · 09-10-2013, 09:19

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Originally Posted by pixel_pixel

I can't see why they would give away free the only thing that makes them what they are!

Because if they don't give it away for free, no-one will bother with it. To be honest, I don't think anyone with bother with it, even if it is free.

The era of BBM has moved on to Whatsapp.

Esot-eric · 09-10-2013, 09:23

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Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

The era of BBM has moved on to Whatsapp.

Whatsapp for the oldies, and Kik for the young'uns.

darkjedimaster · 21-10-2013, 21:04

BBM for Android is now on Google Play. But don't get too excited, due to the high demand for the service you have to register your email address for a place in line, once the app has been installed.

Sirius · 21-10-2013, 21:12

Also if you go to BBM.com it is available for ios6 and 7. Registration restriction applies.

18-09-2013, 10:45	#1
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	BBM on Android & iOS Many websites are saying it could be today, some are saying the 20th so what do people think?

18-09-2013, 11:31	#2
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by DXRulz Many websites are saying it could be today, some are saying the 20th so what do people think? Blackberry are holding a special event today I believe, so no doubt there will be more info on the cross platform BBM later today. Edit: oh, I see the event has already happened in Malaysia and they have announced a new phone: http://m.europe.wsj.com/articles/a/S...?mg=reno64-wsj

21-10-2013, 21:04	#24
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	BBM now on Google Play BBM for Android is now on Google Play. But don't get too excited, due to the high demand for the service you have to register your email address for a place in line, once the app has been installed.

18-09-2013, 12:08	#3
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	It could be twentieth occur same time as iPhone release date but honestly BBM is going be just one of many messenger apps if it come a year or two ago maybe it would of been big but not now.

18-09-2013, 12:14	#4
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by KesterK Blackberry are holding a special event today I believe, so no doubt there will be more info on the cross platform BBM later today. Edit: oh, I see the event has already happened in Malaysia and they have announced a new phone: http://m.europe.wsj.com/articles/a/S...?mg=reno64-wsj The link broke, for some reason it won't let me post a new one... It's and article on the Wall Street Journal website if you want to search for it.

18-09-2013, 12:28	#5
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by KesterK The link broke, for some reason it won't let me post a new one... It's and article on the Wall Street Journal website if you want to search for it. Your on about the Z30 right ? Blackberry's 5inch device that is meant to be a competitor against S4 iPhone 5S and Z1 and HTC One.

18-09-2013, 12:42	#6
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Your on about the Z30 right ? Blackberry's 5inch device that is meant to be a competitor against S4 iPhone 5S and Z1 and HTC One. Yea I am.

19-09-2013, 01:33	#7
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	21st of September and for FREE! Take that BB OS7 users!

19-09-2013, 01:51	#8
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 21st of September and for FREE! Take that BB OS7 users! And with that there is absolutely no reason whatsoever that anyone should buy a blackberry. I can't see the Z30 selling well it has a nice size display but with only a S4 pro CPU and a limited App Store can't see why anyone would want.

30-09-2013, 15:07	#9
DarthFader Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 3,753	Still no sign of it on the App Store. Would have thought they would have sorted the problem of the leaked beta version by now. PJ

30-09-2013, 15:23	#10
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by DarthFader Still no sign of it on the App Store. Would have thought they would have sorted the problem of the leaked beta version by now. PJ The leaked beta version, whilst a problem, isn't the reason why BBM hasn't yet appeared. Publicly, BlackBerry have blamed the beta version. In reality, there are many issues from which direction is BlackBerry going (services - can they monetise BBM? , hardware, niche enterprise business) to sensitive commercial discussions with carriers/manufacturers (think phones for the developing world with BBM as the default messaging service rather than SMS ). Add in disagreements within BlackBerry; writing off of stock (resulting in a loss and a re-evaluation of future plans) and its no wonder BBM is "delayed".

30-09-2013, 15:58	#11
denyo1977 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 695	Is that a theory on your behalf or is that actually fact? Why would they start rolling out on iOS in several countries? Or just a big con?

30-09-2013, 16:08	#12
the_polar_bear Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds - PSN: polar_bear_cub Posts: 675	I doubt we will see it soon on iOS and Android to be honest

30-09-2013, 17:13	#13
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by the_polar_bear I doubt we will see it soon on iOS and Android to be honest ...and I doubt most Android or iOS user could give a toss.

01-10-2013, 20:37	#14
pixel_pixel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,684	What would BBM offer Android or iPhone users that cant be found on other similar apps?

01-10-2013, 22:56	#15
KesterK Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,618	Quote: Originally Posted by pixel_pixel What would BBM offer Android or iPhone users that cant be found on other similar apps? Nothing new. It's just Blackberry trying to get in to the cross platform messaging game.

02-10-2013, 07:51	#16
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by denyo1977 Is that a theory on your behalf or is that actually fact? Why would they start rolling out on iOS in several countries? Or just a big con? You are going to have to decide if you believe my statements to be true. Have a look at serious news articles about BlackBerry. It's a bit more complicated than describing the roll out as a con! To put it nicely : BlackBerry is going through a period of transition. Strategic direction is changing regularly. There are disagreements (at senior level) as to how to take the company forward. What this means is that at this point, no one can say what will happen. As BlackBerry doesn't even know.

02-10-2013, 07:58	#17
denyo1977 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 695	I think even the comment "We are still 100% committed" actually shows it's not certain it will happen. That to me doesn't sound like "yes, we guarantee it will happen". Btw, I wasn't accusing you of lying, was just wondering if someone in the know had mentioned it.

02-10-2013, 09:38	#18
the_polar_bear Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds - PSN: polar_bear_cub Posts: 675	Quote: Originally Posted by SkipTracer ...and I doubt most Android or iOS user could give a toss. That is true but I'm one of those iOS guys in the minority

02-10-2013, 18:43	#19
pixel_pixel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,684	Ill use Skype or Google Talk/hangouts

06-10-2013, 12:21	#20
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	My kid has been waiting for this for weeks no wonder they are going down the pan when even this is proving too difficult for them. Now it seems another beta is here which indicates the first version was broken and the reasons for the delay are probably nonsense.

08-10-2013, 21:43	#21
pixel_pixel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,684	I can't see why they would give away free the only thing that makes them what they are!

09-10-2013, 09:19	#22
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by pixel_pixel I can't see why they would give away free the only thing that makes them what they are! Because if they don't give it away for free, no-one will bother with it. To be honest, I don't think anyone with bother with it, even if it is free. The era of BBM has moved on to Whatsapp.

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BBM on Android & iOS

09-10-2013, 09:23	#23
Esot-eric Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,173	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat The era of BBM has moved on to Whatsapp. Whatsapp for the oldies, and Kik for the young'uns.

21-10-2013, 21:12	#25
Sirius Guest Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,747	Also if you go to BBM.com it is available for ios6 and 7. Registration restriction applies.