BBM for Android

BBM for Android brings new number badges and more

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BBM for Android has received an update bringing a continuation of a new look and feel with new number badges, a  more efficient webview UI and more.

Summary of What’s New:

  • Infrastructure features to reduce spam invites
  • Updated icons for BBM Voice and Video calling
  • Improved quick reply notification support for Android “N”
  • Performance improvements and bug reports
  • Introduced Me and Discover screen into the main navigation menu.
  • Combined BBM Groups and group management features into the Chat screen. All chat conversations are in a single place now.

BBM Video Chat System Requirements and Functionality

BlackBerry 10

  • BlackBerry 10 OS required
  • BlackBerry 10 smartphones are able to start BBM Video Chats to other BlackBerry 10 smartphones
  • BBM Video Chat between BlackBerry 10 and Android or iOS devices is not supported and will provide the option for BBM Voice Chat

iOS

  • iOS version 8 and later required
  • iOS devices are able start BBM Video Chats between other iOS and Android OS devices
  • When a BBM Video Chat is started on an iOS device to BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the call will change to a BBM Voice Chat

Android

  • Android OS 4.4 (KitKat) and later required
  • Android OS devices are able to start BBM Video Chats between other Android OS and iOS devices
  • When a BBM Video Chat is started on an Android device to BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the call will change to a BBM Voice Chat

The following is also noted by BlackBerry

  • Asus phones (and any mobile device using an Intel chipset) are currently not supported and will establish a BBM Voice Call
  • Motorola Moto X (XT1092, XT1095, XT1096) and Lenovo Vibe X (S960) may see one way video, or poor video during a BBM Video Chat

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Updated: April 7, 2017
Category: Messaging
Price: Free
Requirements: Varies with device
Developer: BlackBerry
Contains Ads:Yes
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