BlackBerry has announced today at MWC that its most popular BlackBerry Messenger app will be made available to Windows Phone and Nokia X customers in the coming months. BBM is already available for Android and iPhone smartphones and was huge hit the moment it was opende for the downloads on these two platforms. Although the popularity of BlckBerry devices have waned for the last few months, but its BBM app is still the most sought-after app. Of late, it is getting tough competition from the WhatsApp and the other free messaging apps.
BBM will be available as a free download from the Windows Phone Store this summer. BBM for Nokia X will be available from the Nokia Store when the Nokia X platform launches.
“BBM continues to grow in popularity as millions of people use our mobile platform for chatting and connecting with friends or colleagues, and we are very excited that we will soon welcome Windows Phone and Nokia X users to the BBM community,” said John Sims, President, Global Enterprise Solutions at BlackBerry.
Windows Phone and Nokia X customers will soon have access to a comprehensive suite of messaging and collaboration features of BBM, including:
BBM Chats: Have instant BBM Chats, including a Multi-Chat option, and receive real-time confirmations when messages are delivered and read (Ds & Rs)
Personalization: Create a profile that can be easily personalized with profile pictures/avatars and status updates that contacts can see in the Updates area of BBM
BBM Groups: Now, with BBM Groups, up to 50 people can be added to the conversation. Chat, share photos and schedules with even more friends
BBM Voice: Free voice calls between BBM contacts on Windows Phone, Nokia X, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry anywhere in the world using data or WiFi connection
BBM Channels: Join conversations on BBM Channels between people, brands and communities. Create a BBM channel to share thoughts, ideas and passions. Or, subscribe to a channel to join conversations with others who have shared interests.
One-click sharing: BBM users on Windows Phone, Nokia X, Android, iPhone and BlackBerry devices have access to fast one-click sharing of photos, documents, voice notes and more
New Emoticons: over 100 new emoticons available to help people say what they mean and make their point in a fun and visual way
