[Acura604]

Blackberry Messenger launching on Android, iPhone | News1130 (http://www.news1130.com/2013/09/20/blackberry-messenger-launching-on-android-iphone/)


VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – A feature that people loyal to Blackberry have been asking for is on it’s way this weekend.

Blackberry Messenger (BBM) will be available on Android and iPhone. This opens the door for people on all of the major smartphone platforms to send messages back and forth.

Local tech journalist Akash Sablok tells us it’s something Blackberry is hoping will help them turn things around.

“Putting this out there, expanding the user base, and of course, giving BBM options to people that now can communicate with people outside the Blackberry… will hopefully have people retain their Blackberry.”

“I’ve done a rough survey that people do really this app to be able to communicate with users of other devices. This allows them to hold on to their BBM,” he adds.

One of the big selling points of the cross-platform BBM is group chats, with up to 30 contacts.

But while people who own a Blackberry can send photos and video, that’s a feature that won’t come to Android and iPhone until later on.




**is BBM even relevant anymore?

[nabs]

I would get it to try it out... then switch back to whatsapp.

BBM is too late to the game (again). Whatsapp uses your current phone number as your "pin" so whats the point in remembering another set of numbers really.

[Purely]

"But while people who own a Blackberry can send photos and video, that’s a feature that won’t come to Android and iPhone until later on."

why launch it now then?

[!MiKrofT]

Cause if they wait any longer ppl won't even remember what BBM is.

[Jegz]

yee nigga bbm is the shit good times

[ScizzMoney]

I used to like it because chicks were super willing to give out their pin rather than their phone number.

[dachinesedude]

One of the big selling points of the cross-platform BBM is group chats, with up to 30 contacts.

whatsapp's group chat is up to 50 contacts, so whats their selling point again?

they dondies anyways, time to sell whatever they have
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/blackberry-to-cut-4-500-jobs-1.1862420http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/blackberry-to-cut-4-500-jobs-1.1862420

[FerrariEnzo]

How long ago did BB (err RIM back then) did they say they were going to do this.. lmao..

[tomatogunk]

I think the main selling point is having a personalized PIN and the send/read receipts. Screen share could be something as well in the future. Although I don't really see a lot of whatsapp/other messaging platform users jumping ship to BBM.

[PeanutButter]

BBM should be here by 4:30pm according to BBM coming to Android and Apple users today, gradual global roll out underway - Sci/Tech - DNA (http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/1892011/report-bbm-coming-to-android-and-apple-users-today-gradual-global-roll-out-underway)

The big advantage for BBM in my experiences, was the reliability of it. Whatsapp sometimes doesn't send and receive messages instantly. Whereas, BBM was much more reliable. My Whatsapp messages sometimes take 5-20mins to send.

I think the BBM servers are much more secure and reliable than the whatsapp servers. Though, I haven't used BBM in a long time, I still get reliability issues with my whatsapp messages today.

[meme405]

Running it already, if you DL the leaked APK from crackberry.com the servers are up and running. So it works now.

This is only for android. iPhone is live in NZ, australia and indonesia so i'm sure it will move westward quickly...

Everyone uninstall whats app and transition over to the future...

[mb_]

BBM should be here by 4:30pm according to BBM coming to Android and Apple users today, gradual global roll out underway - Sci/Tech - DNA (http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/1892011/report-bbm-coming-to-android-and-apple-users-today-gradual-global-roll-out-underway)

The big advantage for BBM in my experiences, was the reliability of it. Whatsapp sometimes doesn't send and receive messages instantly. Whereas, BBM was much more reliable. My Whatsapp messages sometimes take 5-20mins to send.

I think the BBM servers are much more secure and reliable than the whatsapp servers. Though, I haven't used BBM in a long time, I still get reliability issues with my whatsapp messages today.

Funny that you mention that because I couldn't send/receive pics all day yesterday with whatsapp
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[!Nhan]

working.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30170767/12371_10151877484131550_779778061_n.jpg

[PeanutButter]

Funny that you mention that because I couldn't send/receive pics all day yesterday with whatsapp
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This happens almost daily for me. It takes a random amount of time to send/receive whatsapp messages. If I know my message is time sensitive, I will always use SMS or call. I can't rely on whatsapp.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByxmFmt3YW46dkdwWWZ4TTJHNGs/view?sle=true

working.


Is downloading the leaked APK the same as the official version? I'm worried to download it for whatever reason.

My friend said his friends with blackberry's aren't getting his BBM messages (he's on android)

[parm104]

I keep getting a "No Connection Found" error on this release while in setup. The beta worked fine for me though.

Edit: blackberrry has blocked service, this is a known issue.

[!Nhan]

i think they found out and shut it down. my msgs aerent working anymore lol oh whales

[PeanutButter]

Hmm. I'm not sure about the "send" button being on the bottom right instead of being inline with the message box...

[knight604]

BBM for iPhone and Android Quick Look - YouTube

[BBMme]

spread the word! haha

[Gh0stRider]

ya, cant connect

[parm104]

The APP store has been giving me the run around all day too. First it said it's only available in the US app store so I changed my account store information. Then it tells me it's not available in the US app store and that it's only available in the New Zealand app store!

[TatsuyaKataoka]

I think it's pertinent to mention that BBM is still huge outside of the west. Indonesia, India, the UAE, etc are faithful to Blackberry.

[Purely]

BBM for Android launch not on schedule; BlackBerry keeps users waiting (http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bbm-for-android-launch-not-on-schedule-blackberry-keeps-users-waiting/423682-11.html)

[PeanutButter]

Seriously?????

Many millions of people are anxiously awaiting the release of BBM for Android and iOS, and some of them already have access to the messaging service on the latter platform. But since the Android version was supposed to be made available at 7am ET this morning, many potential users have been frustrated by BlackBerry’s silence and the app’s absence on the Play Store.

Turns out there was an issue caused by an earlier leak of the app, one that brought an incomplete experience to users around the world. BlackBerry has since decided to cut off access to that version, leaving 1.1 million users without service until further notice. The company is also discontinuing the rollout on iOS until further notice, and will likely wait until it can bring a new Android version that lacks interplay with the leaked one.

According to a blog post, the BBM teams “continue to work around the clock to bring BBM to Android and iPhone, but only when it’s ready and we know it will live up to your expectations of BBM.” Existing iOS users — those whose countries had access up ’til now — will continue to be able to use the app, but the leaked Android version should no longer work.

No word on when BlackBerry will resume the rollout, but we’re anxiously awaiting its arrival. This issue does not affect BBM on BlackBerry platforms.

[BBMme]

But it's still pretty impressive 1.1 million on a unofficial app.
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[willystyle]

R.I.P. Blackberry

If they can't manage to even have a proper app launch, they will not be able to turn their company around. I swear, RIM is one of the worse managed corporations in the world. Even Crackberry.com faithfuls are bitching

[parm104]

R.I.P. Blackberry

If they can't manage to even have a proper app launch, they will not be able to turn their company around. I swear, RIM is one of the worse managed corporations in the world. Even Crackberry.com faithfuls are bitching

It's unfortunate because I'm excited about this BBM launch not because it's Blackberry Messenger but because the layout and UI looks so CLEAN and fresh. If I can get a large friend base on it, the application may be promising and more appealing than WhatsApp (even though the latest updates from WhatsApp have come along ways since the release of the original application)

[ae101]

whats the point of delaying this shit anyways (or even putting it on other devices), most ppl that use bbm have bb phones while the ppl that dont have bb phones pretty much can live without bbm

i pretty much lived without bbm since the phone failed on me & im pretty happy without it, delaying is pointless

[LiquidTurbo]

one last hurrah before inevitable death?

[twstd_reality]

whats the point of delaying this shit anyways (or even putting it on other devices), most ppl that use bbm have bb phones while the ppl that dont have bb phones pretty much can live without bbm

i pretty much lived without bbm since the phone failed on me & im pretty happy without it, delaying is pointless

It's great that you don't use/need/want BBM, but there are other people in this world other than you.

So you are basically saying they should just give up, pack up, and close up shop? Why even try right? They only employ about 10000 people. Finding ways to monetize service revenue is what they should be doing and BBM is one of them.

[fsy82]

any news on when it will be released?

[snails]

MEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...

does anyone miss msn messenger? (i kinda do for nostalgia reasons) but there is a reason it died....

time to move on to better things!

[k3mps]

anyone else getting a shit load of apps getting installed on their phones and a while bunch of ads after installing this?

[Lomac]

anyone else getting a shit load of apps getting installed on their phones and a while bunch of ads after installing this?

Did you install the leaked apk or one of the fake apps currently on Google Play?

[Tr1ll]

any news on when it will be released?
BlackBerry says they don't anticipate BBM for iPhone and Android launching this week | MobileSyrup.com (http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/09/23/blackberry-says-they-dont-anticipate-bbm-for-iphone-and-android-launching-this-week/)

[k3mps]

Did you install the leaked apk or one of the fake apps currently on Google Play?

fuck ya i think i installed one of the fake apps.. i think it was called bbm10 client or something like that

[Jegz]

so gay i was rly looking forward to sending everyone my pin

[iPee]

Question for people still using blackberry, do you guys use whatapp as well? Are most of your friends on BB or is there a good mixture?

During my last year of owning a blackberry, I found myself using whatsapp more than bbm as more of my friends were switching to other phones.

[tomatogunk]

I use both but finding myself to using whatsapp more since more of my friends use it and we group chat there. I tend to use BBM for those who have BB's since I like having the read and delivered receipts.

[!MiKrofT]

It's great that you don't use/need/want BBM, but there are other people in this world other than you.

So you are basically saying they should just give up, pack up, and close up shop? Why even try right? They only employ about 10000 people. Finding ways to monetize service revenue is what they should be doing and BBM is one of them.
Correction. They just laid off 4000 staff, will be dropping out of consumer space, and most likely getting bought out for 4.7 billion and going private.

[ae101]

i duno i just have a bad experience with bb, last i used it with bbm whatsapp was not even popular (i use wechat now as more ppl use it in china)

[FerrariEnzo]

I wish ICQ was remade into an app.. :badpokerface:

[DJ Milk]

I wish ICQ was remade into an app.. :badpokerface:

It's been in the Apple App store since Feb 2009 and last updated April 2013
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/icq-free-calls-and-messages/id302707408?mt=8

:troll:

[FerrariEnzo]

It's been in the Apple App store since Feb 2009 and last updated April 2013
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/icq-free-calls-and-messages/id302707408?mt=8

:troll:
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/square/000/006/725/desk%20flip.jpg



EDIT*
Playstore link (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icq.mobile.client&referrer=af_tranid%3D3MWVVSK549KCY4HH%26pid%3Drazd atchik)

Its available for Android, iPhone, Java, WindowsMobile, Symbian, BB, Bada and Windows7 phones!!
This is the link for those mobile (http://www.icq.com/download/mobile/en)

[mos_skeeto]

I wish ICQ was remade into an app.. :badpokerface:

UH OH


(side note i had that as my sms tone. got annoying quick. it went off at a store and some random dude yelled OMG ICQ!)

[twstd_reality]

Correction. They just laid off 4000 staff, will be dropping out of consumer space, and most likely getting bought out for 4.7 billion and going private.

And? How is that even a correction? Here let me correct yours: my dog pees.

[knight604]

LOOLLOLOLOLOLOL

[!MiKrofT]

And? How is that even a correction? Here let me correct yours: my dog pees.
I was correcting you on your staffing numbers. The others were just FYI. Guess I should have worded it better.

[twstd_reality]

I was correcting you on your staffing numbers. The others were just FYI. Guess I should have worded it better.

fair enough.

[BBMme]

still waiting=(

[Purely]

any updates? been awhile now

[!Nhan]

back to the beta stages

BlackBerry Messenger for Android being released ? but only to beta testers | Expert Reviews (http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/smartphones/1302844/blackberry-messenger-for-android-being-released-but-only-to-beta-testers)

[Coren]

BBM launching today
This is the news you’ve been waiting for! I am thrilled to tell you that we are about to officially resume our rollout of BBM for Android and iPhone customers around the globe!* In the next few hours, people will start seeing BBM in Google Play, the App Store and in select Samsung App Stores – where it will be free to download.

The demand for BBM on Android and BBM on iPhone continues to be amazing. About six million people signed up for information about BBM at BBM.com. As you know, in just seven hours, about one million Android users were using the unreleased version of BBM for Android. What you don’t know is that more than one million people have found creative ways to “side load” BBM on their iPhone. This is incredible.

To help manage this unprecedented pent up demand for BBM, we are implementing a simple line-up system to ensure a smooth roll out. Here’s how it is going to work…



BBM Roll Out Details:
1.Download BBM – the easiest way is to visit BBM.com from your Android or iPhone browser*
2.Once you install the app, open it, and enter your email address to hold your spot in line
3.We will email you as soon as you reach the front of the line and can start using BBM



If you are among the millions that took the time to sign up at BBM.com, you can start using BBM immediately without waiting in line.* If you didn’t sign up in advance, don’t worry – we are focused on moving millions of customers through the line as fast as possible.

Our team of developers and engineers has been working around the clock to bring you BBM – and make some upgrades while we’re at it – and some incredible work has been done. I look forward to sharing more of this with you here, on Inside BlackBerry, soon.

For updates on how quickly the line is moving you can follow @BBM on Twitter. I will be back tomorrow with another post to provide you with an update on the line-up and to share more detail about the work the team has done over the last several weeks.

Lastly, thank you for your patience. We know you’re excited (we are too!) and we look forward to having you join us on BBM.

*Samsung customers in Sub-Sahara Africa can download BBM today from the Samsung Apps store. iPhone and other Android users in Africa will be able to download the app in three days’ time.

BREAKING: Get BBM on iPhone and BBM on Android Now «Inside BlackBerry - The Official BlackBerry Blog (http://blogs.blackberry.com/2013/10/bbm-android-iphone-launch/#more-17789)

[Gh0stRider]

Nothing yet
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[mos_skeeto]

Just installed on iPhone. Goto bbm.com in browser.

Have to sign up to get in a queue.

[MR_BIGGS]

Installed on iPhone. Waiting in queue.

[josayeee]

I have it installed and working on my iphone 5. I signed up for an account on bbm.com
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[Gh0stRider]

ok, up and running now.

[lilaznviper]

downloaded and signed up... lets see how long before i get the email

[Arirang]

Installed it on my android and it's working flawlessly :D
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[knight604]

They probably have to authentic you because they wouldn't want their severs to explode and have another fail launch, blackberry does not need to make more mistakes.

[fsy82]

works perfectly on my android

[MDMA]

Works perfectly on my iphone5 iOS7
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[Purely]

in line for Android

[willystyle]

Been waiting for a hour, still can't login.

[FerrariEnzo]

lol wtf.. i get a blank screen

[knight604]

Try this bypass?

Download BBM for either Android or iOS

Run the app, fill in your email address as per normal, click next

Once your email is registered, force close the app. On iOS, this can be done by tapping your home button twice and swiping the app away.

On Android, you can go to Settings, Apps, BBM and stop the app from running.

After the app has been closed, go ahead and reopen it. From there, you should be able to create an account or login.

[Tim Budong]

works fine for me

[Coren]

Try this bypass?

edit: tried again and it works now :fullofwin:

[Arirang]

not working for me. been waiting almost 4 hours for email :okay: If you have any other BBID or your friends have BBIDs, use those. The first sign in is just used to authenticate and see if you can actually get into BBM.
After that, you can sign into your own BBID. I did this for my friends and they can now use it.

[dub.g]

anyone find the android version glitchy?

using it on note 2.. find the keyboard and sending pictures sometimes dont work.. there is no input or interaction on screen.. and its not frozen

also for those wondering about the icon on top of your screen on android

BBM has an annoying persistent notification ? but you might not want to turn it off | Android Central (http://www.androidcentral.com/bbm-has-annoying-persistent-notification-you-might-not-want-turn-it)

[Alby]

Try this bypass?

didn't work :(

[sonick]

Sooo, is it worth getting if I use FB Messenger or WhatsApp and don't have friends with BB's?

[NotDatGai]

Waited 4 hours too... Then I tried the force close bypass.. And it worked.
Then had problems with signing in... Only to forget that the email I entered was used for my previous blackberry. Just needed to reset my account and it works now.

[knight604]

Oh yeah let the BBM rampage begin , #throwback

[mos_skeeto]

Sooo, is it worth getting if I use FB Messenger or WhatsApp and don't have friends with BB's?

haha nope. my list has 0 people.

the good thing about whatsapp is it scans your contacts and links people with the app installed. this is like icq all over again

[knight604]

And if anyone has your number, they can see your status and if your online on whatsapp.

Stalker mode : good for ex gf/bfs or to check if someone has been dodging you or not.

BBM doesn't have this problem.

[tdeweyn]

Add me for fun. 7655C878
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[ForbiddenX]

Haven't been able to get the force close method to work :(

[Purely]

3hours nothing

[sam0m0]

installed it on my s4 right away didnt have to wait in line and working perfectly. I turned off the notification icon and I still receive msgs no problem.

[willystyle]

And if anyone has your number, they can see your status and if your online on whatsapp.

Stalker mode : good for ex gf/bfs or to check if someone has been dodging you or not.

BBM doesn't have this problem.
You can't add BBM contacts by phone number or from your contact list.

[Jegz]

On this waitlist bullshit

[Alby]

tried the bypass method for a while, didn't work. took a nap. from initial install to just opening the app and got accepted was about 5hrs.

[kwy]

Got signed up, but can't sign in because the server is overloaded or something. Android.

[ForbiddenX]

Was able to sign up as well but its stuck at the Setting Up BBM screen

[rsx]

BBM really missed the boat on scanning your contacts with bbm like what most modern messengers do, viber, whatsapp, etc.

[Alatar]

Contact pictures aren't showing for me, nor can anyone seem to see mine.

[MTV Cribs]

I had to wait 5 hours but I didn't receive the email. I just clicked on I got the email every hour and it finally worked. I already have a BlackBerry ID so I just logged into that and all my bbm contacts was already there.
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[Lomac]

Finally got an account created. Now I'm getting server errors. lol

[FerrariEnzo]

got it..
im not really liking it as much as whatsapp... lol

[willystyle]

BBM really missed the boat on scanning your contacts with bbm like what most modern messengers do, viber, whatsapp, etc.
That's the purpose of Blackberry. You decide who to give your pin out too and who should know that you have BBM.

got it..
im not really liking it as much as whatsapp... lol
I disagree. I like it way more than Whatsapp, with the exception that I barely have any friends on it....yet.

[6793026]

haha nope. my list has 0 people.

the good thing about whatsapp is it scans your contacts and links people with the app installed. this is like icq all over again

I think this is going to be the biggest thing ever. when i have people from work, they "automatically" have me on whatsapp and that's really something i DO NOT want. I don't want people to stalking my picture, print screen my picture of my profile and then sending it to friends etc.

I'm not sure but the Delivered / Read is really important to me.

Can someone confirm if double check mark the same as Read ? I know if you open up Whatsapp, it automatically gives you 2 check marks but that doesn't mean someone has read the message

[SSM_DC5]

been waiting in line since 2pm :okay:

[E.D.C.5]

been waiting in line since 2pm :okay:

Been waiting since that time too. i know that feel bro

[meme405]

Can someone confirm if double check mark the same as Read ? I know if you open up Whatsapp, it automatically gives you 2 check marks but that doesn't mean someone has read the message

In whatsapp 1 check mark means it has been delivered to whatsapps servers, two check marks means it has been delivered to the persons device.

It has nothing to do with reading the message.

I really think those who say whatsapp is better and they won't switch over are wrong, and they will eventually switch over.

Everyone I have ever asked that had a blackberry 3 or 4 years ago, swears up and down that they are going to DL it immediately and go back to using it.

[Lomac]

Finally got it working. It's not bad but I think the UI could use a bit of refinement. I thought the keyboard was supposed to be different than the stock Android one?

[Tr1ll]

Been trying all day to get on..
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[lilaznviper]

tired the bypass and worked.

everyone that is stuck at the setup screen just close the app and reopen. it should fix the issue.

[ae101]

try the bypass 3times & its not working still waiting for email

[Purely]

not working, bypass doesn't work

[vafanculo]

All you need is to enter an email addy of someone who has a BB ID. Click on "I've received the email". There's no code to enter.

On next page, click on create new BB ID, and you can put a different email address.
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[MR_BIGGS]

Been using it since yesterday on my iphone 5.

Id rather use it to communicate with my android friends that whatsapp. It's very smooth and easy to use.It does have limitations though.

Remembered by old BBM account name and logged in with it. I still have like 30 friends on the berry...

[snails]

am i the only one that doesnt really see the point of this? my texting works fine and i already have all my friends numbers.. why do i need another way to message them on my phone..

serious question, someone explain this to me.

[MR_BIGGS]

am i the only one that doesnt really see the point of this? my texting works fine and i already have all my friends numbers.. why do i need another way to message them on my phone..

serious question, someone explain this to me.

It's just another platform to communicate with people. Many people don't want to text due to contract limitations and therefore opt for bbm or whataspp.

[TPMarko]

for me i was interested in the group chat feature. didn't like whatsapp and facebook although i might give FB another chance. i'll be honest tho if bbm doesn't take off amongst my close friends, i will probably uninstall.

[Drow]

whatsapp kinda does the same thing does it not

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

am i the only one that doesnt really see the point of this? my texting works fine and i already have all my friends numbers.. why do i need another way to message them on my phone..

serious question, someone explain this to me.

people in different groups, cultures, nationalities... use different programs to chat.

if one of your values in life is communicating and keeping in touch with people, you would probably use every chat program out there like I do.

north americans mostly use whatsapp

chinese mostly use wechat

taiwanese mostly use line chat

the koreans i know use kakao

etc so on so forth.


so really, the answer depends on how many friends you have, how global your friends/contacts are, and how willing you are to keep in contact with them.

[kwy]

Managed to sign up yesterday, but the fuckin app still wont work. Fuck blackberry, how typical is this.

[Gucci Mane]

mines been working flawlessly since i downloaded onto my s3 yesterday. just need more friends that have bbm now..

[BBMme]

Omg my contact is growing!!! Feels so good haha
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[lilaznviper]

same contact list is growing.

bbm is working great on my nexus4 and galaxy nexus

[ShyGuy]

Don't see the point of BBM. Such a hassle to have to share your PIN and have all your friends add you again manually. Whatsapp or other chat programs works just fine.

[Alpine50]

Let the waiting begin......just installed it this morning
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[hal0g0dv2]

whatsapp kinda does the same thing does it not

yeah that is what i use and i love it

[TOS'd]

still waiting..

[E.D.C.5]

SSM_DC5 I hope you've got it by now cuz I just got my PIN this afternoon at 2. So it was about a day of waiting time.

[gloors]

still waiting also :/ wtf
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[mc.]

Anyone know how to change a group name? I cant seem to find the option to do it

[Tr1ll]

Anyone know how to change a group name? I cant seem to find the option to do it

No option for this yet. I'm hoping they add in the ability to change group notification settings separately from regular chat notifications as well in the next update.
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[The_Situation]

I've been waiting for an email since yesterday afternoon. Anyone else have this problem?

[Timewav3zer0]

^ya i had to wait pretty much a whole day

[thegentleman]

It's fucked. I installed yesterday and earlier today I was able to get in and try to sign up for a new BBID but it wouldn't work. Pressed back and tried to get in again but now have to wait again? Wtf? I have friends who got it faster than me and they installed after me.

[Gh0stRider]

i never had to wait, signed up and it worked right away.

[MR_BIGGS]

Managed to sign in with my old BBM account on my iphone 5. Contact list is growing, friends posting PIN on facebook.

[meme405]

For everyone that doesnt understand why BBM is better than whatsapp, you never had BBM back in its heyday.

If you use groups on whatsapp you are limited to 15 members. On BBM this increases to 30. Uncompressed picture sharing is only available if you email pictures or if you use BBM. Both MMS and whatsapp compress pictures.

BBM has proper Read message alerts. BBM lets you control who you add, no need to have peoples numbers, and it does not automatically add people who you do not want on your BBM.

This among much more. BBM is superior to whatsapp in every way. Its just a matter of time before everyone migrates back.

[etodac]

Got the e-mail saying that I'm at the front of the line, but still tells me they're holding my spot.
:failed:

[mr_chin]

It's fucked. I installed yesterday and earlier today I was able to get in and try to sign up for a new BBID but it wouldn't work. Pressed back and tried to get in again but now have to wait again? Wtf? I have friends who got it faster than me and they installed after me.

ditto.

failed app.

[meme405]

ditto.

failed app.

Have you gotten the email yet?

Or did you use the bypass method (maybe even accidentally).

[ae101]

i keep getting the no connection is found

[Purely]

For everyone that doesnt understand why BBM is better than whatsapp, you never had BBM back in its heyday.

If you use groups on whatsapp you are limited to 15 members. On BBM this increases to 30. Uncompressed picture sharing is only available if you email pictures or if you use BBM. Both MMS and whatsapp compress pictures.

BBM has proper Read message alerts. BBM lets you control who you add, no need to have peoples numbers, and it does not automatically add people who you do not want on your BBM.

This among much more. BBM is superior to whatsapp in every way. Its just a matter of time before everyone migrates back.

It's actually 50 members for whatsapp lol. I don't like how you can't add pictures directly into chat though.

[Not really racist!]

I'm finding that iPhone users are taking forever to get their emails...couple friends been waiting a day and a half already....wtf

[meme405]

It's actually 50 members for whatsapp lol. I don't like how you can't add pictures directly into chat though.

Oh well it was 15 when I tried a long time ago.

My other points still stand though.

i keep getting the no connection is found

The reports of this I have seen were from when someone tried to Bypass waiting for the email by force closing the app. In this scenario the app starts to behave in a very odd way.

The only way to successfully bypass the email waiting period, is to get someone who has a BBID and enter their information, then when prompted sign up for a new account.

[The_Situation]

lol ok now that i finally got the email, the app wont let me proceed to the next page. Stuck at the "front of the line" page.

[knight604]

I guess you got a bit of a Situation.

[dachinesedude]

whats up with all the hardcore bbm defenders "omg bbm the best shizz everyone is gonna migrate back" you work for blackberry or something

the way i see it wechat, bbm, whatsapp, same shit different pile

now wheres my dam email, its been 24hr+

[Tr1ll]

If you never owned a Blackberry in the past you just won't understand why people get so attached to BBM.
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[mos_skeeto]

BBM = Betamax
Whatapp = VHS

[Purely]

All you need is to enter an email addy of someone who has a BB ID. Click on "I've received the email". There's no code to enter.

On next page, click on create new BB ID, and you can put a different email address.
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^+1 Ask a friend who has BBM (for their email) and you will be able to bypass with no problems. Just make sure you enter your own email instead on the official registration page.

[saveth]

BBM = Betamax
Whatapp = VHS

A lot of the people here won't get that reference. Damn im old.
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[vafanculo]

Just a heads up I learned from work today. Apple released 7.0.3 to fix Imessaging..but..for some reason it will cause issues with BBM working on iPhone. BB gonna release a patch next week, so if you are a BBM user, you may not want to update to new os
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[sam0m0]

Just a heads up I learned from work today. Apple released 7.0.3 to fix Imessaging..but..for some reason it will cause issues with BBM working on iPhone. BB gonna release a patch next week, so if you are a BBM user, you may not want to update to new os
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Thats because the Font that BBM uses "HelveticaNeue-Italic" just so happened to be removed from the iphone in patch 7.0.3, no idea why which is causing bbm to crash. You would think they would only add fonts and not remove, along with the timing....

[vafanculo]

Thats because the Font that BBM uses "HelveticaNeue-Italic" just so happened to be removed from the iphone in patch 7.0.3, no idea why which is causing bbm to crash. You would think they would only add fonts and not remove, along with the timing....

Yup. Maybe its Apples " F U" to BB Lol.

Steve jobs must be laughing in his grave
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[parm104]

BBM = Betamax
Whatapp = VHS

So, what's the bluray of messaging?

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I've had the app for a little over a day now, it's a working messaging system but certainly not like WhatsApp or iMessage. I hope WhatsApp will take the things BBM did right here and incorporate them into an update in the near future. I like knowing when and who is typing a message in a group chat.

I also like the idea of having a status change page to see what's going on, keeps me engaged.

There is very little customization options in this application and a few glitches... ie: pictures stalling when I try to send them.

[mos_skeeto]

snapchat

:nyan:

[The_AK]

So, what's the bluray of messaging?


Clearly iMessage - 35mm film reel

[Alpine50]

So I tried to get on it and right when I put in my e mail it said congrats :) so I'm finally on. Having absolutely no problems, I didn't update my iPhone though so maybe that's why, but everything worked right away, no problems with setting up. Took about 32 hours total lol
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[twstd_reality]

Just a heads up I learned from work today. Apple released 7.0.3 to fix Imessaging..but..for some reason it will cause issues with BBM working on iPhone. BB gonna release a patch next week, so if you are a BBM user, you may not want to update to new os
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Apparently it's already been patched. There were already 2 updates for bbm on ios today. Latest is 1.0.2.114 or something.

[meme405]

Im digging it, my contacts list is picking up again. I think BB is opening the floodgates.

Only been hearing positive things. I just want everyone to finished transfering over from whatsapp so I can delete that app. :)

[j.f0ng]

If you never owned a Blackberry in the past you just won't understand why people get so attached to BBM.
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Agreed. Man this brings back high school memories. Scanning people's barcodes, posting up PINs on your facebook/twitter. :okay:

I had to wait almost two days to get an email from them. Got the email this morning. It's been pretty smooth so far. I wouldn't say its better than Whatsapp, but it's not bad either. :notbad:

[Alby]

i never waited for the email. i just go into the app and keep trying my email every few hours.

[flawless]

There's a bbm update already in the app store.

[Purely]

Is there a way to send pictures/vids on Android in multiperson chats? It only allows me to send voice notes right now..

[J____]

used to use whatsapp, now Wechat is the shit. Voice messaging so I don't have to type

[ae101]

yep wechat is the bomb, still waiting.for my email for bbm
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[sam0m0]

Is there a way to send pictures/vids on Android in multiperson chats? It only allows me to send voice notes right now..

multiperson chat can only send voice notes

you actually need to create the multichat by creating group in order to add pictures and vids. Then the pictures can be commented by the users sorta like facebook.

It's one of the things I don't like about bbm

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

bbm wont make a come back. it's just a secondary chat app.

whatsapp, wechat have it all.

bbm...
where's my auto add contacts? i have to manually add everyone? wtf.
where's my voice chat?
where's my share location?
where's my custom notifications for individuals or groups?

the only thing i like about it is, it's not attached to your number, there's an actual account.

if they fix ALL of that, then it'll be at par...

but most of all BBM is lacking user base.

looking at a global scale... whatsapp and wechat beat all other chats (line comes close especially if you're japanese or taiwanese).

this is coming from a guy that uses every chat program out there all the time.

BBM as of right now, is not convenient enough.

[jackmeister]

bbm is not the same without a keyboard :okay:

and god damn those emoticons are SMALL

[Purely]

multiperson chat can only send voice notes

you actually need to create the multichat by creating group in order to add pictures and vids. Then the pictures can be commented by the users sorta like facebook.

It's one of the things I don't like about bbm

Even in the group... I find it so inconvenient to post pictures separately from chat.. and have other people "comment/post" on it.

[Lomac]

where's my auto add contacts? i have to manually add everyone? wtf.


the only thing i like about it is, it's not attached to your number, there's an actual account.



You can't have one without the other, no?

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

You can't have one without the other, no?

SHUT UP!

[AW607]

BBM :fuckthatshit:
Old fashioned text messages and whatsapp already do the trick for me

[Lomac]

SHUT UP!

:p

[Jegz]

bbm is sweet. finally get to talk to those random girls on instagram without looking creepy :fullofwin:

[parm104]

If you use groups on whatsapp you are limited to 15 members. On BBM this increases to 30. Uncompressed picture sharing is only available if you email pictures or if you use BBM. Both MMS and whatsapp compress pictures.

BBM has proper Read message alerts. BBM lets you control who you add, no need to have peoples numbers, and it does not automatically add people who you do not want on your BBM.

This among much more. BBM is superior to whatsapp in every way. Its just a matter of time before everyone migrates back.


Im digging it, my contacts list is picking up again. I think BB is opening the floodgates.

Only been hearing positive things. I just want everyone to finished transfering over from whatsapp so I can delete that app. :)

lol easy fan boy...this thread is a testament to all the "positive things" about the new BBM for Android/iOS.

Everyone seems to have the same concerns, it's simply not the same as it used to be.

This is an interface designed off of Blackberry 10. The iPhone and most Android devices do not implement swipe away features and so navigating through the app is tedious.

As mentioned earlier, the features are very bare with these multi-platform versions. Many features we used to enjoy are no longer there. Group chats are awful on BBM now, at least after using WhatsApp. I do like the idea of being able to comment on photos but I don't want go into a separate window to view, post and comment on them, that's just a little more work than needed.

If I really wanted BBM to work and use it, I would rather pick up a Bold 9900 or equivalent and use the services on there. Unfortunately, it's a lose-lose situation because that Bold 9900 would be good for messaging and ONLY messaging lol.

[Purely]

I don't see a point in multi-person chat and a separate group chat. You can only send voice notes in multi-chat... but can't send them in a group chat? There are no custom notifications... no sharing pictures, videos, location (useful), 30 ppl limit. Meme405, how can you honestly say BBM is better than Whatsapp?

What I do like about BBM: 1 on 1 conversations
The BBM pins are separate from phone number, and there are proper read/send messages (far better than Whatsapp imo).

[yuusha]

My store's staff are all using BBM now. I hate the Smiley button, they should swap the smiley button with the send button. Ugh.

Hopefully they bring over the new BBM/SMS popup/quickreply that is available in the Z30 and BB OS10.2

[twstd_reality]

Hopefully they bring over the new BBM/SMS popup/quickreply that is available in the Z30 and BB OS10.2

That would be dependant on the OS no? I don't think IOS or android support direct reply from notifications like bb10 does now. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[Gh0stRider]

hmm bbm seem to only work on wifi for me right now...

[Alby]

working fine atm on LTE

[Gh0stRider]

working fine atm on LTE

thats it...im getting a new phone.

[meme405]

lol easy fan boy...this thread is a testament to all the "positive things" about the new BBM for Android/iOS.


Shhh. I have shares in BB I need to dump. I need a slight up tick in the stock...:okay:

No, but in all seriousness, I see flaws in both programs. I just prefer BBM, and I think once they roll out all the other features they have planned and already implemented in the actual BB10 app, then it will really come into its own.

They did already say that ads are coming to the app, but they also mentioned that they will not be intrusive.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Too many chat apps already >< there is what's app, wechat, line, FB messenger, Skype, text message and now BBM......

[Gucci Mane]

Shhh. I have shares in BB I need to dump. I need a slight up tick in the stock...:okay:

No, but in all seriousness, I see flaws in both programs. I just prefer BBM, and I think once they roll out all the other features they have planned and already implemented in the actual BB10 app, then it will really come into its own.

They did already say that ads are coming to the app, but they also mentioned that they will not be intrusive.

if ad's come to the app, i will delete and never use again. it is one thing i have no patience for. fucking sick of being bombarded by ad's everywhere i go.

[BBMme]

I would gladly pay $ not to have ads on my bbm.
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[TOS'd]

I would gladly pay $ not to have ads on my bbm.
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strong username

[parm104]

Soo....who's still using BBM?

[way2quik]

Nope. Either way, not interested in another messaging app service.
All my friends will not leave WhatsApp, and the people I talk to on BBM went back to using whatsapp. lol.
It's SMS and WhatsApp, and a little bit of WeChat.

[BBMme]

Soo....who's still using BBM?
Everyday:p
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[nabs]

BBM is a lot slower than Whatsapp in terms of loading messages. It doesn't let you send media or files to groups (at least in the iOS version).

However it has been great for groups I feel. You don't have to expose your phone number to everyone in your group, all they can see is your pin, and if you don't want people to add you just click ignore.

I still use it for groups, but when it comes to one on one, I stick to whatsapp.

[Purely]

I can't even zoom in pictures on my s2 lol, my other friends with androids can't as well.

No voice notes (actually really useful), No location sending..

[TOS'd]

Group chats delete messages after awhile(or not being active), stupid when you need to check back and refer to something.

[parm104]

I felt that if anything, BBM groups are the worst part about the application. Having to go to the main screen then clicking on the group and then clicking on the photos to add or comment on them is really annoying.

Not to mention, the keyboard takes up half the screen so when you have groups with 10 ppl + you usually have to catch up with messages, you only get to see 2-3 messages at a time on the screen.

Can't send voice notes is huge and locations are fun.

[mb_]

Deleted it after a week :fuckthatshit:
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[Purely]

What I really do like is the option of "lists" and "events".

For example, back in my whatsapp group we needed to organize an event, and it involved a list of who's going and who has paid (and how much), who's bringing what item, etc what we are missing. If we had the option of lists similar to bbm, it would have made our lives a lot easier.

[ae101]

soooooo how many are still using it now :fuckthatshit:
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[Tr1ll]

Using it daily
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[ForbiddenX]

Don't use it anymore lol

[LiquidTurbo]

God people posting their pins... dumbest thing ever.

[snails]

i deleted it after a couple days, i have unlimited texting.. dont need this shit.. another gimmick that rapes batteries

[vafanculo]

I'm using it against my will. I prefer whatsapp. It is growing on me, but I find it too slow on my phone. Sharing links on group chats doesn't seem to be an option for me, and I keep on getting notifications from messages I've already viewed..over..and over again.
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[j.f0ng]

Stopped using it after the "OMG BBM IS BACK" excitement wore off..which lasted about two days. I still have it on my phone, but I stick to texting and Whatsapp

[knight604]

everyone on my list switched , deleted whatsapp and wechat.

[ae101]

i prefer wechat over bbm, whatsapp & others since there is.the voice chat which helps alot

also who still has ICQ mobile
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[knight604]

There is on blackberries and video too which will be coming soon to other platforms and desktop BBM.

[FerrariEnzo]

i prefer wechat over bbm, whatsapp & others since there is.the voice chat which helps alot

also who still has ICQ mobile
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you can leave voice msg on Whatsapp.. do that all the time...

[incubus]

been receiving late msgs and don't like how it auto downloads media/pictures it's still meh to me
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[LightKeeper]

Deleted in a few days
No point of getting another messaging app to hog the ram :)

[BBMme]

Just got bbm channel! I like it, a nice addition
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[twstd_reality]

I can't even zoom in pictures on my s2 lol, my other friends with androids can't as well.

No voice notes (actually really useful), No location sending..

Double tap to get the pic full screen and then pinch to zoom. Well that's how it works on z10 anyways.
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[BBMme]

BBM for IOS and Android will have BBM voice, Channel, faster/easier sharing and more emoticons in 2014! pretty exciting stuff.

[Purely]

Messages for Android/Iphone disappears after a week or two. Does this happen on Blackberry's as well?

[BBMme]

^
I have messages with my GF since day one=p
I hope it's just a glitch

[J.Bell]

My GF has a Iphone 4S and all her BBM messages from day 1 are still there. Must be a glitch? I know they released a performance update not long after the initial release, not sure if you updated yours or not. Try deleting and re-installing

[BBMme]

My GF just just picked up a BlackBerry q10 just to BBM me! Speechless. Unfortunately BBM on ios is not up to par yet=(.
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[bcrdukes]

:pokerface:

[dicecube]

anyone experience delayed messages?
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[radioman]

Yes all the time. Sometimes they only appear when I open the app and I will get a bunch at once.