The latest BlackBerry Messenger update is due out later today and will be bringing along some fun new features. Version 6.1 of BBM will offer support for BlackBerry Tag (coming in BlackBerry OS 7.1). This will allow users to invite contacts to BBM simply by tapping their device (which must support NFC). Users will also now be able to enter a status of up to 160 characters in their profile - more than double before. Animated avatars, new emoticons, the ability to add a profile picture from the BlackBerry Camera and colored chat bubbles will be included in this version as well. The release is expected today so stay tuned for more!
Read more
RIM shows the love at CES2012 through BBM
RIM says thank you to the BlackBerry faithful at CES2012 RIM has an army out in full force at CES2012 adding BlackBerry users to BBM for the purpose of pampering us with limo rides, snacks and charged batteries. We were met on the platform coming off the monorail at the Las Vegas Convention Center by these PR folks with QR codes hanging around their necks. We were asked to scan...
BBM v6.1.0.49 now available for download
Remember that fancy new BlackBerry Messenger v6.1.0.49 that we mentioned would be available later today? You can go ahead and grab it now from the link below. Of course, you'll want to make sure to back up your BBM contacts and such before downloading, just to be on the safe side. Thanks to everyone that sent this in! Download BlackBerry Messenger 6.1.0.49
BlackBerry Hub+ apps, and BBMe updated with bug fixes and improvements
The latest BlackBerry Hub+ app updates have arrived on the Google Play Store along with a critical bug fix for BBMe.
BBMe updated with new features and enhancements
Following the latest update to BBMe on iOS, BlackBerry has now updated its Android version as well.