BBM for Windows Phone 8 Coming Soon (Report)

[raj varma]

Hey, any news on ETA of BBM to WP, all the multiple platform message apps are unreliable, we need bbm asap

 

[Dreamspell]

The /BBMFORALL Facebook page that posted about the supposed WP8 version no longer exists.

 

[david90531]

The /BBMFORALL Facebook page that posted about the supposed WP8 version no longer exists.

Well that's a bummer. I was really hoping it would come by the end of the year

 

[xoxoGeorges]

Honestly, the only way we'll get it soon is by MS buying BB lol.

 

[greedypnguin]

Honestly, the only way we'll get it soon is by MS buying BB lol.

Well that's a quarter past not happening

 

[mirzafida]

So, when exactly BBM release on windows phone?

 

[MJThib]

So, when exactly BBM release on windows phone?

Your guess is as good as just about everyone's.

 

[akavbb]

So what is your guess?
I am asking because I have family abroad and they use windows phones.

Thank you!

 

[azarighty]

Show your need for bbm by retweeting this tweet on twitter,this is adressed to their account https://twitter.com/azaright/status/421315779909275648 thanx

 

[Blacklac]

Man, I really thought this was coming. I've given up on it now...

 

[Sentient Golf Ball]

Someone from Blackberry was asked about a Windows Phone version today at CES. Answer at 10m40s...

#CESLive: BlackBerry Messenger 2.0 - YouTube

I wouldn't hold your breath for anything any-time soon.

 

[Blacklac]

Someone from Blackberry was asked about a Windows Phone version today at CES. Answer at 10m40s...

#CESLive: BlackBerry Messenger 2.0 - YouTube

I wouldn't hold your breath for anything any-time soon.

ugh, huge roll eyes. They said it was coming. Blackberry continues to frustrate me even after I leave their platform... Lol

 

[androidtoWM]

can someone tell me the advantages of BBM over other instant messaging services (like whatsapp) ? i've never used BBM so i don't know. is it just the security/encryption ?

 

[ShreyansShah]

can someone tell me the advantages of BBM over other instant messaging services (like whatsapp) ? i've never used BBM so i don't know. is it just the security/encryption ?

i also never understood why people are so eager? i remember when they launched BBM for android, my whatsapp groups were flooded with BBM codes. its so stupid, to exchange BBM codes over whatsapp group.
some people even shared on facebook walls and twitter posts also. where is the security?

 

[Blacklac]

The security is the network, what RIM/BB is known for.

One advantage is BBM uses a PIN, not email or your phone #. Keeps some privacy, similar to Kik.

If your unfamiliar with BBM, a Youtube search will show you all you need to know.

I am hoping the message delivery is more reliable than WhatsApp. Many people on all platforms have issues with this on WhatsApp.

BBM used to have a music aspect, but I think they abandoned it. It has Wifi voice and video calling, which is supposedly very clear (Only on BlackBerry platform, for now.). There is BBM Channels. I also like that BBM shows "S" sent, "D" delivered, "R" read vs WhatsApp check marks for sent and delivered. Pretty sure BBM has GIF support. It also have screen sharing via video chat. You can choose to send higher quality pictures on BBM, if desired.

 

[Carib1964]

BlackBerry: 'No plans to bring BBM to Windows Phone' according to this article on Digitalspy.
BlackBerry: 'No plans to bring BBM to Windows Phone' - Tech News - Digital Spy

 

[chris_t]

Well, if BBM isn't coming to me, I might go back to BBM!

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[ShreyansShah]

BlackBerry: 'No plans to bring BBM to Windows Phone' according to this article on Digitalspy.
BlackBerry: 'No plans to bring BBM to Windows Phone' - Tech News - Digital Spy

yes sir, its bad news for all those who were waiting for it. Further, i think they will close down BBM for blackberry handsets also. Bcoz they said, lack of BBM in WP is due to low market share. Thus, being lower market for BB than WP, BBM might be going down in their own handsets too. Anyways its ironic that for BBM, BB handsets have to pay charges for BB services, while its free on Android n iOS.
Can u imagine MS charging for MS office mobile on WP and giving it free on Android?

 

[chris_t]

Huh? What charges? BBM is absolutely free on BB handsets...

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[Rem97]

I believe on pre BB10 devices you have to pay your carrier to activate it, or it's included in your tariff. Well at least that's how it was here in the UK when I had a BB Bold, not sure if things have changed since.