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After Numerous Delays, BlackBerry Messenger for iOS to Launch Today [Update: Released]
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used BBM for years before switching my phone to Android.
Given it a download
so far 2 things that are not impressing me that BBRY is yet once again "botching" on the job.
1: gated roll out. it's not "officially" out if you can't download and use it right away. Sorry, this isn't a launch if everyone who wants to use it can't.
2: So I can't login, cause i'm in Queue. Yet I can't actually stop BBM. its showing in the notification centre and its showing as running. Even if i kill the task, it restarts itself. I had to go into my "startup programs" and actually kill the task of restarting it.
If I can't use it. Don't force me to have it running!.
Given it a download
so far 2 things that are not impressing me that BBRY is yet once again "botching" on the job.
1: gated roll out. it's not "officially" out if you can't download and use it right away. Sorry, this isn't a launch if everyone who wants to use it can't.
2: So I can't login, cause i'm in Queue. Yet I can't actually stop BBM. its showing in the notification centre and its showing as running. Even if i kill the task, it restarts itself. I had to go into my "startup programs" and actually kill the task of restarting it.
If I can't use it. Don't force me to have it running!.
I like hangouts as well but I don't think they have a BB or WP app so its not as cross platform. If it gets sms integration espially on a mac/pc it will be the new king of messaging.
FB messenger and Hangouts are the best two options in my opinion because of cross platform, and web access on PC/MACS/tablets. I still rather type out a message on a real keyboard so I value this.
It's cellular iPads only. Welcome to the world of Blackberry. There's always a gotcha.
Not for me.
I used BBM on OS5, OS6, OS7, BB10 before switching off, as well as BBID linked with my playbook.
I entered my email address that i had registered with BBID and all previous and I was still put into the queue. Still waiting for my email.
As a former 10 year BlackBerry user, this is painful to watch. They are like that socially awkward friend that doesn't know when to leave. Nearly every other app in the App Store, you click on it and it downloads. With BBM - it holds you up and wants to assign you a place in line. Jesus.
You're right, those 3% still matter
Please there are a lot of business users using BB still especially in Canada. If BBM had a mac and pc app or web access and creates a windows phone app it would be a legit messaging app competitor.
I still believe facebook messenger is really the only true cross platform messenger. Strangely it seems most people aren't into it even though it would probably make the most sense out of all the messaging apps. Me included, but more because my friends don't seem into it.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say a lot of non Apple users don't have an iTunes account especially if they never owned an iphone.
The only reason I ever signed up for an itunes account was when I bought an iphone and wanted to download apps.
Also if Apple went multi platform and wrote Android apps it would make it easier for android users to switch to or switch back again to apple.
Clearly two different strategies. As an end user I personally prefer Googles.
What kind of statistic is this? It looks grossly inaccurate. Are these sales the week of an iphone/ipad launch? Cause thats what it looks like. Believe it or not, Blackberry still holds a large share in emerging markets.
LMFAO! BBM making users wait in line? Are they serious? Wait in line for what? When the bankruptcy is official?
Total EPIC fail (again)
Total EPIC fail (again)
screen sharing not available in Android (can't confirm iOS yet) app.
so far all i can see is 1:1 chats. multiple people chats and groups.
in the groups: Chats, Pictures, Lists and events.
other than that. no additional features.
I'm gonna download this and try to use it on my iOS device. Not because I care about BlackBerry, but because I highly support the fact it's available on iOS, Android, and BlackBerry.
I really really want iMessage to be available on other platforms too, so I can use it to contact people without iOS.
So I'm doing this to send a message and show my support.
I really really want iMessage to be available on other platforms too, so I can use it to contact people without iOS.
So I'm doing this to send a message and show my support.
Strange, both my daughters and my old BBID's worked without the need to wait. Got a congratulations screen after entering the email address, assigned a PIN and away you go.
I had a bit of a wait now. called up a buddy who still works there and he fast tracked my account.
Yes, My old account DID work. I got back most of my contacts, who at least still exist (though many probably can be deleted).
Never did get an email though.
I doesn't shift down if your using it on your mac or ipad. I know that's a bit more tricky but android has apps that allow you to send and receive sms messages on a mac/pc it would be nice if Apple could do the same.
Could also be a security issue as well though I'm guessing.
