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BBM pre-installed on various Android phones.
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BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will be pre-installed on new phones. At various providers in Africa, South America and Asia BBM with several providers in these regions about managed to reach a positive match. This was still a BlackBerry major step in the messaging market on the Android platform

Read the press release below:

WATERLOO, ONTARIO – (Marketwire Wired – Nov. 26, 2013.) – BBM ™ will soon come. preinstalled on a variety of Android ™-based smartphones from leading OEMs across Africa, India, Indonesia, Latin America and the Middle East. Beginning next month, Android smartphones from Be, Bright Star, Celkon, EVERCOSS, IMO, Micromax, Mito, Snexian, Spice, TECNO, TiPhone and Zen will include BBM preinstalled. In addition, BlackBerry ® (NASDAQ: BBRY) (TSX: BB) confirmed That BBM will usefull continued to be available as a free download from Android app stores,-including Google Play

“It is clear That smartphone. BBM customers see as a must have app for active conversations. The uptake we have seen since the launch on BBM for Android and iPhone is amazing, “said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President for BBM at BlackBerry. “We’re thrilled to be working with leading Android smartphone manufacturers from across the globe to help bring Their customers the best out-of-the-box experience with BBM preinstalled.”

“Mobile messaging is a top priority for Indonesian mobile users and BBM has long leg the premium brand messaging. Mobile users for Their conversations to be immediate, private and reliable, All which makes BBM a great fit for our devices, “said Janto Djojo, Chief Marketing Officer at EVERCOSS. “BBM is incredibly popular in Indonesia and since it’s availability on Android, it’s become the must-have messaging app for our customers. Therefore we are thrilled to be working with the team at BBM BBM BlackBerry to preinstall on our devices, making it easier than ever for our customers to get connected to BBM contacts and start chatting. “

” BBM is extremely popular in Africa and we know our customers will appreciate the ability to quickly access BBM On Their TECNO devices and start connecting with friends and family. BBM is now a central component of our Android-based smartphone platform offering, “said Jason Liu, Marketing Director of TECNO GROUP. “We are pleased to announce That We’re working with the team at BBM BBM BlackBerry to install on the Android smartphones we bring to market.”

“At Micromax, we have built a strong mobile ecosystem for our Users, All which builds a strong connection with the brand by democratizing technology for masses in India. Offering BBM, one of the most popular mobile messaging services, preloaded on our smartphones is another great example of how Micromax has built a bouquet of services for our customers to connect and communicate seamlessly, “said Rahul Sharma Co-Founder Micromax. “We have now preloaded on the new BBM Canvas Turbo and the initial response from our consumers has leg overwhelmingly positive. BBM will now be preloaded in the entire range of Canvas future phones “

BBM gives customers privacy, control and immediacy as they chat withtheir contacts -. Either one-to-one, in multiple chats or as part BBM of a Group. BBM’s Delivered and Read statuses, as well as message-in-progress notices, keep people engaged and active in Their conversations.

BBM lets users share files zoals photos and voice notes, as well as update Their profile and status with ease. Up to 30 people can connect as a BBM Group to chat and share photos, calendars and other files or documents.

BBM Every user has a unique PIN tied to Their BlackBerry ID that helps Maintains Their privacy. Users never have to give out Their phone number or email address to start chatting with a new or casual contact.

The BBM will experience continued to evolve for Android and iPhone ® users in the coming months, with updates That will include support for BBM Channels, a new service thatwill BBM users to connect communities of shared interests in a very engaging and intimate, manner, as well as support for BBM BBM Voice calling and video calling

Source.: bbhub.nl and BlackBerry