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RIM Releases BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing 2.0

by Adam Zeis on 6 Dec 2011 08:21 AM
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RIMs popular tool for scheduling, joining and rejoining conference calls has received an update and is now available as BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing 2.0. The update includes caller ID, auto detection of call details and much more. The app is available free from BlackBerry App World.

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Press Release

Free application, popular with business users, dials conference call numbers and passwords automatically

WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 6, 2011) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today makes it even easier for customers to manage conference calls on their BlackBerry® smartphone with the release of BlackBerry® Mobile Conferencing version 2.0. This innovative and popular free app includes a number of enhancements, such as the ability to automatically turn an email thread into a conference call using the user's conference bridge details.

BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing automates tedious and error prone tasks such as dialing into a conference call that could include multiple main numbers, a conference ID and other codes, with a simple one-click "Join Now" prompt, as well as the ability to quickly reconnect if dropped from a conference call. The app also integrates with the BlackBerry® Calendar allowing users to quickly and easily schedule and join conference calls directly from within the Calendar. Users can download BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing on BlackBerry® App WorldTM, and organizations can automatically push the app to their users through BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.

"BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing is an essential app for anyone who sets up or joins conference calls," said Tom Goguen, vice president, collaboration and social networking at Research In Motion. "This latest version of BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing includes a number of enhancements such as the ability to turn any email thread into a conference call automatically, making it even easier for BlackBerry users to get things done."


New features of BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing version 2.0 include:

  • Turn An Email Thread into a Conference Call - BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing helps users instantly schedule a conference call from an email thread, with just a few clicks. The sender and recipients of the email are included as meeting attendees, the email subject becomes the user's meeting subject and part of the email message is automatically copied into the invite for reference. Users can also add conference call details from a stored profile.
  • Automatic Detection of Conference Call Details - Conference call information found in meeting invites in any calendar on the user's BlackBerry smartphone is automatically recognized and set up for easy dial-in at the appointed time, helping the user stay organized and on time. In version 2, the engine that recognizes conference call details has been enhanced for improved accuracy.
  • Conference Call ID - Users can more easily keep track of the conference calls they've participated in. When the user joins a conference call, the meeting subject appears as the caller ID in the BlackBerry phone app. When the call is completed, the meeting subject appears in the user's call log.
  • Conference Profiles Increased to 10 - Users can instantly add preset conference call details to almost any meeting they schedule by selecting from up to ten stored profiles.
  • Private Moderator Codes - Users can also keep moderator codes private. Invites sent using a preset conference profile include just the information participants need to join the call. If conference information found in a meeting invite is the user's, the app accesses the stored profile to dial the user in as the moderator. The feature allows a meeting organizer to leave out the moderator code in an invite for privacy, without sacrificing the convenience of "Join Now" as the moderator, when the call arises.

BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing can detect conference call details from most popular conferencing systems on the market and supports BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry® 5 OS or higher. It is now available for download for users in North America on BlackBerry App World at http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/46253. For more information, please visit blackberry.com/mobileconferencing.

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15 Comments

Posted by Kyle27 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

first

 
 
Posted by npunk42 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

An interesting app. Would some current users of this app comment on how well it work, the automation thing is what I'm interested in.

 
 
Posted by BerryDiva Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I have the old version on by 9800 and my 9930 - it's by far one of the most used on my 9800 which I use for work. It's integrated so you only need to set up your conference details once and whenever you schedule a meeting, it will automatically add the details to your meeting. When someone else sends you a meeting request, it will pick up the conference details so you can autojoin the call.

When time for the meeting it will give an option to join now and will autodial the conference # and code. It's helpful for those who know how tediousit can be if your joining a conference call but not sitting next to your computer.

 
 
Posted by crackhead007 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I have the old version on my Torch 9860. I have used it on my 9800 and 9700 and I liked it well enough on there. It would find the conference call and pass code numbers just fine in the calendar entry and prompt me to join the call. The only problem i have now is that I cannot download the new version. When I try to refresh, app world it says there is a problem and app world needs to close

 
 
Posted by Meekamona Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I have the original version 1.0.0.50 and App World will not download the new version 2.0 until the older format is removed/deleted. I have uninstalled, rebooted twice and still receiving the same message that 2.0 will not install. It does however offer to reinstall 1.0.0.50.

Edit: Bold 9930

 
 
Posted by mypearl1 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I am having the same problem. I removed 1.0 and it i do not get the choice to install 2.0 but rather re install 1.0

EDIT: Workaround is to reinstall 1.0, refresh the apps and you would be offered to upgrade to 2.0

 
 
Posted by DBX00 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

They should just build this into the OS for BBX. It would be nice to have them build in Blackberry Travel and Phone Conferencing into the OS, so it becomes a core part of everyday usage rather than an app.

I love the functionality of both, but it would be more useful if you could quickly share travel plans and conference information (even BBM Group Video Chats) with other blackberry users.

 
 
Posted by Majestic Lion Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

THIS.

 
 
Posted by hispanola Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 169 days ago

Totally agree. Have always felt they need to integrate their better apps into the OS. They finally did this with BB Protect on OS 7 (in a way).

 
 
Posted by nikgilbe Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

Does anyone know why things like this are restricted to the US ?

 
 
Posted by nsane1 Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I've been using 1.041 for ahile now, and it makes a HUGE difference who is constantly on conference calls. It really picks up the dial-in, and does it all automatically. So now I don't have to edit them to put an X, (or remember a 16 digit number).

My first attempt to install this failed, the second attempt worked. I didn't do anything differently the second time...

 
 
Posted by HofstraJet Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

I use this daily and it is fantastic. Look forward to the update. It gets the dial-in information from the calendar item. Then, when the reminder goes off or you open the item, you just click Join Now and it dials you in to the call. Very efficient.

Also, you can store your dial-in information so when you set up a conference call, you just click to add in dial-in information for the callers.

 
 
Posted by alexkinsella Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

Hi @HofstraJet,

Alex from RIM here. Sounds like you’re making the most of the BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing app. I’m a big fan of the app myself, and I can’t wait to put version 2.0 to work. From what I’ve seen so far, having the ability to schedule a conference call from an email, in just a few clicks, and connect with my team in Waterloo for a quick brainstorm will make working from the road with my BlackBerry even easier.

We have a lot more info about this great app on our Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog. Here’s a link if you want to check it out: http://bbry.lv/rK2nNz.

Cheers,
Alex, RIM Social Media Team

 
 
Posted by divakar Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

is it true that the app is not available outside canada and the US ................................

 
 
Posted by BigAssBitchin Tuesday, Dec 06, 2011 171 days ago

Oh man, what a bummer it ain't available outside of the US and Canada. And why not make this the standard for every blackberry? Looks very useful to me!