BlackBerry Messenger for iOS was submitted to Apple for review two weeks ago, awaits approval

If you tuned into any of the late night CrackBerry podcasts recently, you would have heard us discussing BBM for iOS and Android. One question we had about it all was whether or not Apple would approve the app into their App Store and how far along BlackBerry may be in that process. As it turns out, it was submitted to Apple around two weeks ago now and is pending approval from their review teams according to Alex Kinsella, Senior Strategic Account Manager at BlackBerry.

Just in case we forgot to mention, BBM for iPhone was submitted for review 2 wks ago. #waiting #BBM4ALL

That of course, doesn't give us any further insight as to a release date but it's no secret that BlackBerry has been running through a good amount of beta releases as well in the meantime so, it doesn't seem to be a stretch of the imagination that they're pretty much ready to go, just waiting for finalization.

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BBMe updated with bug fixes and improvements

A new update, packed with bug fixes and improvements, has arrived for Android and will be coming soon to iOS.

Fun Video: Checking out the BBM For ALL van in Miami!

This past Friday while in Miami I finally had a chance to check out one of the BBM For All vans that has been rolling around and spreading the word that BBM is now available for iOS and Android devices. Be sure to watch the video above to get a good look at the BBM van and related happy fun times that occur if you also get the chance to visit one of these in person. Avid readers of...

The waiting line for BBM for iPhone and Android is no more

When BlackBerry Messenger for iPhone and Android debuted there was a waiting list to gain access, with some people waiting a few days before they could get in to the app. That's always a good way to mitigate against massive server loads, but not a great way to satisfy everyone who wants on now, now, now. Well, looks like the waiting list is a thing of the past, and millions of downloads...