now that was an idea :)

don't forget... how many people are actually using apple's servers for iMessages right now?? Figure how many BBM's are being sent while you are doing this. Try it when Apple is getting flooded with iMs and see how stable it is.

You can add text contacts to bbm but it would be an extra step instead of fully integrated like iMessage

I want in on your BBM Group :)

Kevin, you forgot to mention that bbm is integrated in the messages on the bb as well.

I want in on your BBM contacts :)

Or are all SMSes between iOS devices now getting the R and D?

Also, is this an SMS app or data app?

Kevin, what about sharing location, sharing files and most of all voice notes conversation.

Also profile pictures and status updates, music updates, contatcts sharing

You should really do another video.

You can add Text Message contacts to BBM so its all in one app.

What is the max meg you can send through imess?

I love my iPhone, but BBM is much better than IM. That's why I still have two BBs.

Is the BBM on the video 5 or 6?

Lol that was awesome. Can we have more 3 way/conference vids in future please? XD

Is there already a CB group? If so, where is it? If not, we should make one.

BBM is better.let's see what happens when all of the Apple users thy and use it.

iMessage isn't even out for users yet, so the Apple servers and data pipes are not under any load, let's see how well Apple can scale before we declare a speed winner. They're both quick enough I'm sure though!

BBM but i honestly think that by aesthetics the IM looks nifty. I wish RIM would revamp its sms and bbm thread looks!

I wonder what's the reaction of RIM when Apple released the iMessage. I admit I'm a hater! iHate Apple:p

let apple ppl use imessage and let us blkbry folks use bbm

everybody shud be happy now

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It looks interesting, although I'm surprised Kevin didn't touch on the fact that SMS contacts can be added to BBM - messages can be sent to BBM and SMS contacts all within the same interface. Plus, games and other apps can integrate with BBM.

BBM Groups is also something that really stands out. Nice to see Kevin touch on that feature. Hopefully they will do a more rounded comparison in the future.

Would love if RIM did a cross-platform version of BBM. The idea isn't bad either ^_^

It looks like the iPad was on wifi - were any of the other devices on wifi? To me the real test is cellular to cellular

Nice,but from what I see iMessage does not have status updates, avatars, groups....these are all the little things that make BBM what it is. The iMessage UI looks as if it was only designed for 1-on-1 chatting...your sent messages on the right of the screen and the other person's incoming messages on the left side...I dont know how group chat will work on it. Dont tell me that with all the hype this iMessage thing is generating, simple group chat wont be available. From what I've seen so far there's not much difference between iMessage and normal SMS texting, which is boring. Also, I wish Apple would give the option of choosing a 'screen name' for iMessage instead of using Apple ID. As you know your Apple ID is essentially your e-mail address and not everyone wants their e-mail addy out there.
As it is now, iMessage = to SMS texting+sent/read notifications+ability to send pictures, contacts, documents. But hardly a BBM-killer yet.

How could you?! You were easy on them. :(

We can integrate SMS into BBM.
We can check ALL our messages in the "Message" folder.
You watched him pull down his notification bar and never mentioned we can do the exact same thing.
We have customizable LED's! You should have been like "Oh hey, white LED (yeah, needs an App) here's a BBM!"

Man. :(

UNFAIR TEST!!!! The iPhone was using WIFI and the BB was on 3G!

what's the difference with crunch sms then? for apple users, it's almost the same like ol' sms with new UI and WIFI?!

Is there a way to figure out the data usage differences?

I prefer a separate app between SMS and iMessage/BBM
That way i know exactly what I am sending to my family and friends abroad.

I merged the SMS and BBM before and I always forgot that I was replying to SMS but i typed it like it's a BBM... phone bill got bigger. haha.

Never again.

You can integrate Text Messages with BBM Contacts no?

Jee wiz!.. you BB users will never be happy no matter the outcome... I'm sure Kevin and Rene know how to conduct a fair comparison test.

Whats funny about all this is Text messaging on BB also show msg delivered just like BBM... only thing u don't get is the "Read" notification. That's like some 15 year old feature called "delivery status" in case ya'll forgot. Gosh..

Also.. BBM is integrated with text messaging. You can link your contacts with their BBM profile if they are on BBM but it will not detect it automatically but thats only because BBM gives you the option of choosing to add or decline a BBM contact unlike Imessage. Don't forget BBM started as a tool for office free messaging instead of using email before it went out to all everyday users. Your PIN is personal and you choose to give it out thats why BB does not work like Imessage. All imessage does is it has taken what Whatsapp does with your phone number i.e automatically adds them to your favourites list because the telephone numbers are used as the ID.

Having said that.. no idea why you are all moaning. Imessage will only make BB up their game thus improving on BBM even more meaning at the end of the day we all win.

Tired of ya'll acting like lil fruits going gaga over some device that you'd be tired of and look to upgrade in about 6 months or so. Last time i checked the only people getting rich of your arguments was Apple and Blackberry shareholders.

Give it a rest and just appreciate the competition.. u ultimately benefit from better products in the long run.

Smfh..

I guess I'm the only former Berry user (well and my husband) who didn't like nor use BBM. Mostly because I HATED the R and D thing - sorry, if I read your message and don't feel like responding, I don't need to be harassed by you sending me messages saying "I know you read it".

Sorry, still think it's over rated.

Only plus iMessage has is you don't have to worry about if the person has iMessage or not it detects automatically. I have tried iMessage between iphone-ipad-ipod touch it is fine. Wish bbm was integrated into text messaging

It would be interesting for CB to compare Live Profile to BBM...

1. If your keypad is set up to take commands, pressing N will put you right into BBM - no need to search for an icon. Anything like that on iMessage?
2. BBM still works well on my wife's old AT&T 8310 - without WiFi or 3g...iMessage has gotta have at least one of them to work.
3. It's been convenient to email and resend an entire BBM conversation to a 3rd party - right from the BBM menu. iMessage does that, too?

I hope RIM can integrate SMS in BB OS to BBM . I know we can send SMS from BBM but
still we have separate SMS icon.
after that, make sending and receiving TXT free , not just between BBM to BBM , but to
any phones , to any platforms.
now, I don't know if that is possible , please excuse my ignorance.

Question- can iMessage be installed on iOS4 devices, cause BBM is on every device. And Point- Kevin did everything one handed while Rene use 2 hands to accomplish his tasks- that is a BBM win to me.

what's new here iMessage diff from already existing apps like kik, whatsapp etc on iOS? BBM 4ever period

Will Jobs let iMess users transfer ANY type of files? I regularly share mp3 files up to 6 mb in size with my BBM contacts.

Does anyone know if the messages sent thru iMessage internationally are free? Or do you get charged international charges?

not impressed... also Kevin, u kinda let us down on this head to head, lousy job on pointing out so many features bbm can do just like im and maybe better! i added my fav text contacts to bbm and therefore only use 1 app for that. iM is just an improved version of whatsapp for iOS...

I am with Rogers, with unlimited text and MMS. Reason why I said that is with the menu option to invite a contact to BBM, they have "Add a text messaging contact".

So with my unlimited use I can still send videos and pictures, and get the response in my BBM.

I wish BBM would stay exclusive for Blackberry. I'm sad to see it pimped out cross-platform.