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Upcoming BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 brings a new look and features

by Adam Zeis on 5 Apr 2011 03:02 PM
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While we still don't have all the newness of BlackBerry Messenger 6.0, we do know a few things thus far that get us pretty excited. The newest version of BlackBerry Messenger should show up with OS 6.1 (whenever that is) and bring along some new features and looks with it. So far we know that BBM will sport the fancy new 6.1 icons within the app itself. So no more boring icons and instead you get the fun colored ones that you'll grow to love. Also, from the looks of things you'll be able to change colors for contacts and chats, so you can pick and choose what color to match with what contact. Aside from that just some eye candy for now. While you may come across the leaked BBM 6.0 floating around, we highly suggest you do not try to install it - trust us on that one. Keep reading for more images.

Source: BlackBerryBase.net

 

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Posted by andredesignz Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Wow, i like this.

 
 
Posted by elvin1983 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Pretty slick!

 
 
Posted by ffac789 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I love how Misa Campo is the profile picture. I know her cuz she's filipina and I'm filipino and she is EXTREMELY sexy.

 
 
Posted by rayjr13 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

But somehow because she's filipina and you're filipino she still doesn't know you. strange that.

 
 
Posted by mattv888 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

But somehow since you're a douchebag and you're a douchebag, you don't know you're a douchebag. strange that.

 
 
Posted by mckillio Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Crackberry really needs to get some "like" buttons.

 
 
Posted by shankeith Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

lmao, i actually went to like your comment

 
 
Posted by datta72 Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

+1

Seriously, it's way overdue.

Kevin, can we make this happen?

 
 
Posted by DAMION99 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

that was real goood. I love this!!

 
 
Posted by chachoi Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

douche! (touché)

 
 
Posted by bibeberry Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

i'm a filipina and i do not know this girl and i am disgusted by this picture.

 
 
Posted by bibeberry Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

i'm a filipina and i do not know this girl and i am disgusted by this picture.

 
 
Posted by Deathcommand Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

And I'm disgusted by your rudeness.

 
 
Posted by jayemmbee Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

big deal a guy has picture of a hot girl, no need to get digusted lighten up

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I'm really looking forward to BBM 6. All these other apps trying to be like it are falling short on so many levels. Oddly enough, none of them more so than LiveProfile. That app is so inconsistent and it doesn't even have media/file transfers yet. What's the big deal?

BBM is and always will be the top of the line for these kinds of apps. I'm wondering what it could do (other than FB and other social site integration) to really push the bar. Hopefully the suggestions i've made, along with a ton of others in the beta program will be implemented.

 
 
Posted by jayemmbee Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Its another wannabe clone bootleg BBM

 
 
Posted by buwee Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I agree 100% I have been trying to use Live Profile for the last few days and it has been very unreliable not to mention it seems to suck the battery life down a lot.
I tried Whatsapp, Pingchat & KIK as well and they all have their short comings. BBM Rules!

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

PingChat! actually had a really good update and resolved the biggest issues I had with it.

 
 
Posted by Gawain Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

What is the "Held" portion in the bottom pic on the right?

 
 
Posted by whisky9700 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

held is my own group of friends

 
 
Posted by Kretus Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

how do i get that crazy font whisky!!!! font!!!!

 
 
Posted by whisky9700 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

with Fancy Characters v4.2.0

 
 
Posted by q649 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

So we need to balance the enjoyable, but possibly sexist, profile picture with a religious "Personal Message" ?

 
 
Posted by jayemmbee Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Sexist really?

 
 
Posted by dodger_moore Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

You sound bitter

 
 
Posted by chrispipe Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I installed it without issue. The only problem I've come across is with people using icons from the downloadable smiley pack on App World. If they use them in their name, BBM slows to a crawl when you scroll by their name in your list.

The fix for this is to simply rename the contact (view profile, click on their display name, and start deleting! then just put a custom name without icons) and the issue goes away.

Has anyone else had any other issues with it? Seems pretty cool and quick on my Torch!

 
 
Posted by crackm8701 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

whats OS version is on ur torch cuz i installed it and it wipe my contacts

 
 
Posted by chrispipe Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

.526, the latest leak (to the best of my knowledge?). my contacts are all backed up and recovered remotely by email, but i didn't have to manually recover anything, so I'm fairly certain I had no issue with contacts being wiped out!

 
 
Posted by the brother Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

push the bar? why, video chat it up sir!

 
 
Posted by BENZ_O Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

i like how the they have the Apple pic X'ed out!!!

 
 
Posted by samgbx Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

i wish i read this on crackberry first then i wouldnt of installed it anbd broke my phone lol.

 
 
Posted by voodooshama Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

How nice would it be to have some people's status updates hidden, like you can on FB? Don't know why this isn't an option.

 
 
Posted by arturox Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Very nice interface, hope that RIM release it soon

 
 
Posted by yobecks Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

So excited to change message colour! :D

 
 
Posted by wes2nice Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Looks really good........Can't wait for it to be released!!!

 
 
Posted by Draconianfire83 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Hmmm, very sexy, and not the profile pic (well, that too)...
How about a couple skins, like a nice White on Black skin (like in the Media browser/App World)... That would be very nice.

 
 
Posted by dcgore Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Been running it since last night and the key difference is the bubble colors for contacts. Besides that, it's just about the same. It quite nice though.

 
 
Posted by mrcmrobinson Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I have the BBM 6 installed on my phone, but it asks for a key. Now I've heard that putting the key from the current beta works but I find that the key I was given is too long to fit. Any suggestions?

 
 
Posted by dcgore Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Look under the native apps part of the forum, you'll find a thread with the work around. I too tried the beta key and didn't work at the time.

 
 
Posted by Llcouttien Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Why the warning not to install it? I mean I haven't read anything about this until you made this article so don't know anything bad about what happens when installed. Can you ellaborate on this for me please? Thanks.

 
 
Posted by whisky9700 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Please add me and i tell the way

233e8b9f

 
 
Posted by bigbmc26 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Why all the secrecy? Just tell everyone what is so bad about it. I've been using it for a week or so with no issue.

 
 
Posted by jstarett Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

because its the beta version and you need a keycode to install it.

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

How do I get Speedy's PIN?

 
 
Posted by dcgore Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

lol!

 
 
Posted by Grivel. Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

no way hehe :P

 
 
Posted by krlinchi Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I installed in my torch, and any key or password was required... It run very well on my BB

 
 
Posted by BobGod Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I just want to get the Group Calendar out of my calendar App. If that's the only thing the update does I'd be happy.

 
 
Posted by lycan666 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

The correct way or rather safest way to install this is to diretly place all the files in the loader folder replaCe whichever files it has to (if it prompts). Be sure to take a back up

 
 
Posted by petworks97 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

i would love this

 
 
Posted by dethdeks Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

will this work on OS5? i know a dumb question but still one id like answered

 
 
Posted by whisky9700 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Sorry no... base is os6

 
 
Posted by hispanola Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I'm liking the new look of BBM and I think all the other clones are poor imitators. That being said, I'd love to see the following reasonable added changes to 'BBM':

1) Increased character limit for 'BBM Personal Message'.
2) Ability to update 'Facebook' and/or 'Twitter' statuses with 'BBM Personal Message'.
3) Voice chat (akin to AIM)... natural progression from 'Voice Notes'
4) Video chat (akin to Skype)... would depend on upgraded BB hardware.

I believe these changes would take BBM to the next level.

 
 
Posted by joeberrymomma Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

I like it! Yes, would definitely need a hardware upgrade for item #4. Waiting on the Bold Touch!

 
 
Posted by FlashOp Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

2) Ability to update 'Facebook' and/or 'Twitter' statuses with 'BBM Personal Message'. <-- social feeds lets you do this

 
 
Posted by sohood Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

What's wong with the leaked BBM 6? I've been using it for over a month now! should I be worried?

 
 
Posted by Andytardo Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

Error!
My code for betazone blackberry it's to big ... Any solution?

 
 
Posted by jstarett Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 416 days ago

make sure you don't have any extra spaces or characters added to it.

 
 
Posted by chocalickbrown Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

Wow,, can't wait...looks sweet!

 
 
Posted by wcsh Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

If you are part of the Blackberry Beta there are Step by Step Instructions on how to install, and how to get a key and how to even install the Key. The information has been updated so always check back. Regarding the key if you follow the (create a key) instructions then you wont have any issues. I sometimes find it amazing how many people have issues with siomple things.

About installing the new BBM DO NOT INSTALL it unless you know your Blackberry like the back of your HAND. Also if you are installing it from somewhere else other then the Beta central I highly discourage this as the Beta is FREE and you can just sign up and get it. Lastly if you want to install it please dont use the connection to the USB unless they have changed this. Install it Over the Web (Instructions are layed out).

If you happen to install it and Brick your Phone (Which I did and a few other did) then you will need to reload your OS.

Thats all I have for now!

 
 
Posted by Gamesdmc3 Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

bbm (blackberrys miracle)

 
 
Posted by JX2CA Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

i installed on my 9700 with the latest leaked os 6-499 and it works like a sharm. The only thing that i have to complain is that from time to time the cursor will jump out the typing area.... but the rest it looks great, shares pictures nice and fast and the groups load up just fine.

i dont see anything to recomend no to install...

 
 
Posted by Abody M Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

Can't wait for this!
it'll work on OS 5 devices am i right?

 
 
Posted by XWolf Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

No - as per previously mentioned - os6 only.

 
 
Posted by bibeberry Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 415 days ago

cant wait to see the new bb's

 
 
Posted by fourthandtwenty_six Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

This has probably been posted elsewhere but I'm at work and I don't have timeto search the forums right now. Will bbm6, once official, work on my 9800? Right now in running .246 but I'll be upgrading to at least .337 or maybe a leaked os. Also, is os6.1 coming for 9800 or just torch2?

 
 
Posted by cosmos 257 Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

This looks far more better than bbm 5 can't wait to get it..

 
 
Posted by Jay Normas Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

where did you download the file from? i cant find it - found it now but when i put my beta key in it says its too long?????

 
 
Posted by allengeorge Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

I can't put my finger on it, but I still don't find the new UI very clean or cohesive. Something about it doesn't feel quite right.

 
 
Posted by nyhoop Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 415 days ago

What's the new capacity of BBM Groups? I need more than 30...

 
 
Posted by theKHMERboy Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 411 days ago

hey i tried to download the new bbm 6 to my pearl 3g which is running the latest leaked version of os6 and when i do it saids i need a passcode or whatever and i am a blackberry beta tester... i was wondering how would i dl it to my phone? thanks

 
 
Posted by Jwalk1980 Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 411 days ago

looking forward to the update!

 
 
Posted by BigRob673 Monday, Apr 11, 2011 409 days ago

I would like to see chat rooms. pop chat for awhile & pop out. Your pin should not be available in the room, just your display name. But you should be able to PM a user in the room were pins could be swapped.

 
 
Posted by mirnis11 Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 407 days ago

does it work with the storm 2? or it has to be w the new OS?

 
 
Posted by envynevy Monday, Aug 01, 2011 297 days ago

bbm 6 is wack the left out one of the most important things in this upgrade, u forgot to give the option to enable my bbm friends to see what im listening to..