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BBM finally available for Windows Phone

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 31 Jul 2014 9:30

BBM finally available for Windows Phone BlackBerry has made its popular BBM messaging app available for Windows Phone users.
Launched in beta, the app follows its iOS and Android counterparts released last year.

Reads the app bio:

Note on V1: We're excited to offer BBM to Windows Phone users! V1 focuses on bringing the speed, privacy and security of BBM – loved by millions around the world – to chatting and sharing through 1:1, multiperson and BBM Group chats. We're already working hard on V2 where we'll introduce additional features to BBM for Windows Phone.

Chat with friends on Windows Phone, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry:
• Know when messages have been delivered (D's) and read (R's)
• Quickly share photos, voice notes, BBM contacts and your location
• See when contacts are responding to your message
• Emoticons for every mood and emotion let you express yourself



BBM, now specially designed for Windows Phone
• BBM picks up the modern look & feel of Windows Phone
• Pin BBM Groups and 1:1 chats to the Start screen for easy access to your most important chats


Interested parties can get the app here.

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