Now You Can Be A Blackberry Boy On Android And iOS

We knew something was going on at camp BlackBerry and this is probably it. The recently upgraded BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is reportedly coming to platforms other than BB7 and BB10 operating systems. Android will get the app first, followed by the iOS. We have heard this before, but now it seems quite certain that the popular messenger service is going to hop on to the popular Android and iOS devices.

This could be a huge jump for BlackBerry as the other two operating systems have a large user base around the globe. That should bring fresh funds to the dwindling business and may infuse some new life into the company. BlackBerry OS10 devices are not as hugely popular as the earlier ones. But the integration of BBM with rival operating systems might give BlackBerry the edge, at least on the messenger front.

The BlackBerry messenger is one of the most widely used applications worldwide. Many who switched from BB handsets to Android or iOS devices were hoping for a cross-platform jump – so that the app could be accessed from their devices and they would be again connected to their old pals who are still using BlackBerry phones. According to the BlackBerry India website, Android and iOS users will get the same kind of user interface, options and BBM voice capabilities as available on a BlackBerry phone. Moreover, they can text and video chat in real time across platforms. We are just hoping that there will be no lag in chatting across platforms. Otherwise it will just spoil the excitement. Till now, we haven’t heard anything on the price front, but anything between Rs 150-250 should be a decent enough premium to pay.