RIM demos official BlackBerry 10 Facebook app

By Simon Sage on 25 Sep 2012 12:36 pm

During BlackBerry Jam Americas, we got to see the first live demo of the official Facebook application for BlackBerry 10. The developers promised that all of the big social networks, like Twitter, LinkedIn, and foursquare will also have their own native apps at launch. The app itself wasn't particularly different from anything you might see on Android or iOS, handling all of the regular stuff like updating your status (complete with location, pictures, and tags), and running through your news feed, however it is very much improved over what we currently have on BlackBerry devices.

Which social networks would you guys like to see on BlackBerry 10 at launch? There was no mention of Google+, but who knows what could happen between now and launch...

Topics: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Social Networking Foursquare BlackBerry Apps BlackBerry 10 BBJAM 2012 News & Rumors

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23 comments

jayemmbee Sep 25, 2012 at 1:19 pm

Sweet timeline!

avatsaev Sep 25, 2012 at 1:33 pm

Also, who cares about google+?

jkomo001 Sep 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

definitely google+ ! I care, its the future, people just don't realize it yet.

I would also be interested in a Tumblr app at launch. because the tumblr app now I think is definitely lacking, but one with bb10 I think could be real promising.

SparkyBC Sep 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm

How about Skype, facebook app is hardly anything new.

Rootbrian Sep 25, 2012 at 7:36 pm

RIM doesn't make Skype, Microsoft has to.

SparkyBC Sep 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Google + will be another Myspace soon..

Ask 10 people on the street, if they heard of google +. If they use it daily or even know what it is..

Future pffft.

Snipperdo17 Sep 25, 2012 at 7:21 pm

agreed. I don't know anyone on it and I have no interest in joining.

mssca Sep 25, 2012 at 11:35 pm

A lot of web developers and online writers join Google+. Almost everyone at Crackberry.com media team has a G+ account. It gives a wide exposure to articles you write on your website.

just_dai Sep 25, 2012 at 2:01 pm

Getglue! I love how a number of people check in to a show i'm watching at the same time as me and live discussions take part.

shemaree09 Sep 25, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Instagram!
Skype!
Facebook is kinda lame now.

Rootbrian Sep 25, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Ask Microsoft and the team behind instagram to make the apps. RIM doesn't make tbem.

J_R_TheMotorMan Sep 26, 2012 at 10:52 am

We NEED Black Planet and OOvOO too!!!!!!!

*If it doesn't make dollars, how does it make sense????????

danatnr Sep 25, 2012 at 2:33 pm

Google+ is good stuff. Hangouts, events, bigger pictures, editing pictures, being able to share with more than one group. I love my Torch 9810 and would get the next BB10 with a keyboard, but if Google+ doesn't get real with a client on BlackBerry then I have a tough decision to make.

Douglasfx Sep 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

Same here, After I started using Google Hangout I realized I don't need Skype anymore. Hangout is more fun and has a lot of cool options that people will love. I am waiting for BB10 to be oficially announced and if they don't have a G+ app I don't know if I will get one or not, but I hope they do :)

Rootbrian Sep 25, 2012 at 7:39 pm

You do know that there is the Web interface for Google plus right?

Rootbrian Sep 25, 2012 at 7:39 pm

You do know that there is the Web interface for Google plus right?

JPMorgan_ Sep 25, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Google + !!

Driftdreams Sep 25, 2012 at 3:12 pm

They announced Skype MONTHS ago... And who caaaaares about instagram.

pepe241185 Sep 25, 2012 at 3:18 pm

Facebook owns Instagram .... so the Instagram app, or integration into the Facebook app is a definite possibility ...

Emu the Foo Sep 25, 2012 at 3:26 pm

Awsum again! I like using the app currently but sometimes you gotta use the site. Good for rim

krillian hex Sep 25, 2012 at 3:29 pm

Would like to see instagram get ported over. And any other social network that only seems to make its way to Iphone and Android.

Just because Facebook owns Instagram, they mentioned they will not require instagram to change how they do business or interfere with their program. So, it may not be integrated into the BB FB app.

River S. Sep 25, 2012 at 7:14 pm

+1 for Google+

416to604 Sep 26, 2012 at 6:49 pm

tumblr pretty please

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