BBM for Android

BBM for Android brings 2nd Factor Authentication and more

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, bringing 2nd factor authentication, enhanced user feedback functions within BBM Video and more.

BBM brings you together in the moment with friends and family through instant chats, voice calls, picture sharing, voice notes and more.

Chat with friends on Android, BlackBerry and iPhone:

  • BBM is always on and always connected – no app to open
  • Know when messages have been delivered (D’s) and read (R’s)
  • Say ‘hello’ with BBM Voice – free voice calling between BBM Contacts
  • Quickly share photos, files, documents, voice notes and more
  • Allow contacts to view your location live on a map, powered by Glympse
  • See when contacts are responding to your message
  • Emoticons for every mood and emotion let you express yourself

Removal of message length limit in Chat to 24K characters maximum

Users can now send secured long messages to their contacts in private chats and MPC. Instead of attaching files that might be sent with low fidelity across multiple devices, the text can now be pasted and sent as a text file, which is automatically truncated for easy reading.

Implementation of 2nd Factor Authentication (2FA) for users with Phone Number registration

For users who’d previously registered BBM with their phone numbers, BBM security now gives you an additional boost with 2FA and the ability to receive one-time password (OTP) via SMS, preventing your BBM accounts from getting compromised in the event of a phishing attack.

How to use it:

  • For phone number registration users, enter phone number and password at Sign In
  • Confirm acceptance to receive OTP by SMS
  • Enter OTP on verification screen
  • User is signed in

New + ‘Free’ Category in BBM Stickers

Upon clicking on the Sticker icon in the BBM Discover menu, users will now see the 2 new categories – New and Free stickers packs.

Enhanced user feedback functions in BBM Video

BBM users can now ‘favourite’, leave comments on videos as well as reply to other video comments in an easy-to-read stackable format. BBM Video content creators will be able to engage directly with their fans to build and expand their social following.

Increased MPC invites acceptance period so your friends have longer time to accept!

Previously, MPC invites expire after three hours of the initial invite. BBM has now implemented a longer 7-day time period for invites to be accepted.

New Analytics function in Discover Menu

Partners can now track the number of visitors and visits to the Discover menu, Stickers, Subscriptions, and Top Picks. Features include the ability to pull Discover menu reports and statistics to support partner engagements, marketing, sales and reporting.

Ad targeting for specific client version 

Ads can now be delivered to specific BBM client versions. Ad operations can precisely target a client version the BBM user is on to receive your ads. Discover Partner services that depend on a specific BBM client version will thus be able to purchase highly targeted advertising with their ads displayed only to a specific set of users.

What’s New Summary:

  • Removal of message length limit in Chat to a maximum of 24,000 characters
  • Implementation of 2nd Factor Authentication (2FA) for users who use Phone Number registration
  • New ‘Free’ Category in BBM Stickers for Android
  • Enhanced user feedback functions within BBM Video
  • Increased MPC invites acceptance period so your friends have longer time to accept!
  • New Analytics function in the Discover Menu to enhance consumers experience
  • Ad targeting for our brands for specific client version

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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