Home › News ›

BBM's Next Target: Gingerbread

Jan 28, 2014, 1:29 PM by Eric M. Zeman

BlackBerry today announced the pending availability of BlackBerry Messenger for Android devices running version 2.3.3 Gingerbread. The app entered open beta today, and BlackBerry intends to fully launch the app for Gingerbread devices next month. BBM is already available to Android devices running version 4.0 and up. BlackBerry did not say if the Gingerbread version will include all the same features found in the 4.0+ release.

Related

Apple Announces iOS 15

Jun 7, 2021
Apple today announced iOS 15, the next version of its core software that powers iPhones. Version 15 is not a major overhaul, but does add a long list of new features.

Android 12 Beta 2 Brings New Internet, Privacy Controls

Jun 10, 2021
Google has released the second beta version of Android 12, which introduces several key features not found in the first beta. A new "Internet" quick setting consolidates Wi-Fi and cellular connections into one simpler control for Internet connections.

Xplora Expands Lineup of Kids Smartwatches for US

Sep 28, 2022
Xplora has a new lineup of connected watches for kids ages 4–11, spanning prices from $150 to $249. Xplora watches include a camera — so kids can check in with parents visually — as well as a connected step counter with reward-point system to encourage physical activity.

Nokia Refreshes Entry-Level Android Lineup for US

Jun 1, 2023
HMD Global today announced two new very affordable Nokia 4G smartphones for the US. The Nokia C110 and C300 will sell for $99 and $139, respectively.

Motorola Defy Satellite Link Now on Sale

Jun 29, 2023
The motorola defy satellite link from Bullitt is now available in the US for $150. In North America, the price includes a free trial of the Premium messaging plan (300 non-emergency messages per month) until October 1st, and one year of the Essential plan (30 non-emergency messages per month) for free.

more news about:

Comments

This forum is closed.

This forum is closed.

middlekid3058

Jan 28, 2014, 2:34 PM

What about Cupcake, Donut and EcClair?

I need to have my COMPAQ IMATE talk to BBM! HAHA!!

Doom Wolf

I'm pretty sure you can find away around. Everything's possible, technologically.

Yama Gama

See, eventually you have to realise that most of the world still uses these 'legacy' devices and still sell new in many locations around the world. I realise it's funny from a north-amero-centric worldview, but they generate just as much business as a...
(continues)

...

T Bone

You mock, but the fact of the matter is that there are still today on the market Android devices being sold which run 2.3......if BBM can be made to run on Android 2.3, then it would be stupid for Blackberry not to try to tap into that market.

It m...
(continues)

Page 1 of 1