Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for iPhone, which brings the ability to send images or videos without compression, voice notes & large messages support in groups, new image and video viewer in groups and iPhone X support.
Back in 2015, BlackBerry and PayPal teamed up to introduce PayPal payments within BBM. PayPal has now informed users via email that the ability to send money with PayPal using BBM has been discontinued as of February 6, 2018.
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Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings the ability to send images or videos without compression
EE today announced it will offer HomePod, Apple's wireless speaker for the home that delivers an incredible music listening experience on Friday 9 February. Customers are able to order HomePod from today with delivery starting on Friday 9 February.
WhatsApp has released the long-awaited business version of its messaging application, promising a much better experience for SMBs who want to communicate with customers on the platform.
With over a billion users, WhatsApp is the biggest messaging service on the planet and way back in 2016, the company announced that it would cease support for a number of operating systems by the end of 2016.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings support for multiple accounts on the same device and adds a quick reply shortcut. You can now add up to three accounts and switch between them using the left sidebar menu...
While the integration of technology and connectivity in automobiles greatly improves the driving experience, it also creates complex cybersecurity challenges for automakers.
Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings lots of improvements to the media sharing experience.
BlackBerry today announced the launch of The Crisis Communications Specialization, a new opportunity for BlackBerry Solution Providers. The Crisis Communications Specialization is built on BlackBerry AtHoc
BlackBerry and Crisis Shield have announced that three leading Australian organizations have joined the partners' people safety initiative, 'The Melbourne Shield'.
BlackBerry has rolled out the BBM Enterprise SDK 1.1 for Android, iOS, and JavaScript, and the updates are now generally available to all developers.
Value-added distributor Cloud Distribution, today announced it will offer the channel in the UK and Ireland complete access to the BlackBerry Secure platform.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing improved compatibility with HTML email messages by supporting CSS important rules.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing additional hub integrations for for Tumblr and QZone accounts.
One of the many features and enhancements of the new BBM Enterprise v1.2 is the implementation of Multiple points of presence (MPOP). This allows users to access their BBM Enterprise account from up to three devices simultaneously.
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Creative Media Works, operating as BBM, has teamed up with the world’s leading hotel price comparison site, HotelsCombined, to offer consumer BBM users seamless search of all the best hotel booking sites.
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Back in August of 2016, BlackBerry filed two patent lawsuits in the United States against BLU Products. Both companies announced today they have entered into a patent license agreement.
Amazon today announced that Echo Show is coming to the UK. Echo Show is available to pre-order now for £199.99 and starts shipping to customers from 16th November.
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications regulatory authority, has announced that Saudi Arabia will open up the country to online calling services, lifting a longtime ban.
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Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings further design enhancements, free custom pins and more.
Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings more ui re-designs and new additions to the discover menu. The chat screen now includes new colors and bubbles, a more convenient main menu.
BlackBerry has announced changes that affect the ability to switch between Consumer BBM and BBM Enterprise. BBM Enterprise is a highly secure business class version of BlackBerry's flagship messaging product, BBM.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing additional hub integrations for Skype Lite, Zalo, and KakaoTalk accounts and more.
Within the next few months Apple’s much anticipated iPhone 8 will hit the UK market. With iOS11 due to debut around the same time as the new iPhone launches, the timing of the new technologies and much rumoured features.
Google has revealed the name of Android 8, and it comes as no surprise that Android 8.0 is officially Oreo. Google has partnered with Nabisco, the owner of the Oreo brand, similar to the way they partnered with Nabisco rival Nestlé for Android 4.4 KitKat.
Back in July, the beta of BBM for Android received an update which brought a new chat interface, richer video sharing and editing options and animated stickers.
Cloud VoIP and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider OnSIP announced today the launch of its first desktop application for Mac and Windows.
It has been a while since the Android version of BBM Enterprise received an update, but today BlackBerry have released an update which brings some bug fixes and minor enhancements.
In this scenario using BBM Enterprise, you will see a common healthcare use case of communication and collaboration between an emergency department nurse and physician, a consult between an emergency department physician...
BBM for Android has received an update bringing a continuation of a new look and feel with a new chat interface, richer video sharing and editing options and animated stickers.
Creative Media Works, operating as BBM, today launched Event Tickets inside Discover with partner, Ariiyatickets. The service allows Nigerians to browse for local concerts and events, and purchase tickets in advance.
Back in June Billaway launched BBM Rewards with Creative Media Works, which operates as BBM Messenger, for consumers across Android and iOS platforms in Canada, the United States and South Africa.
Billaway, a U.S based marketing technology company that enables mobile phone consumers the ability to earn rewards, today launched BBM Rewards with Creative Media Works, which operates as BBM Messenger, for consumers.
BlackBerry and VoxSmart, are announcing today the companies have partnered to help financial services firms comply on time with the European Union's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ("MiFID II").
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.
After the London terrorist attack this week, where Khalid Masood killed four people in Westminster, the home secretary has said that intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging services.
BBM for Android has received an update bringing improved Android N Quick Reply Support, a UI refresh and more. Anybody who still uses BBM will know that the app has become seriously spam-riddled and taking that into account, this update improves infrastructure features to reduce spam invites.
Open Whisper has released a new update to both the Android and iOS versions of Signal, bringing encrypted video calling. The feature was previously only available to beta testers, but has now been rolled out to all users.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing dual SIM phone support, Android Wear notifications and more.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for iOS, bringing the ability for Channel Owners to designate a human or bot channel representative to provide real time responses, spam reporting and more.
Google has rebranded their Messenger app to Android Messages, bringing a push to Rich Communications Services (RCS). The app will now be installed on default on handsets from over 20 phone makers and with RCS gaining adoption by several carriers around the world,
Earlier this month, we reported how BlackBerry had entered the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK, enabling developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video.
Armour Communications has announced its integration with Skype for Business. Armour Mobile is now able to connect to Skype for Business using standard Cisco SIP-based technology.
Open Whisper has released a new Android and iOS beta of Signal, the popular encrypted messaging app that is a favorite of privacy-advocate Edward Snowden.
At the beginning of this month BlackBerry released a beta to BBM for Android, which finally brought the ability to sign up and use BBM via phone numbers.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced Amazon Chime, a new unified communications service that makes meetings easier and more efficient than ever before.
BlackBerry entered the Communications Platform as a Service market today with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK that will enable developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into apps and services.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing a dark theme, WeChat and Line notification support and more. The BlackBerry Hub brings your communications into one place so you can manage your messages in one location. Connecting with your friends and colleagues has never been simpler.
Back in July last year, BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android, which finally brought the ability to sign up and use BBM via phone numbers. However, this feature, while being one of the most requested features by users, was really only useful for new users.
BlackBerry's announced BlackBerry Secure Thursday, the company's new platform designed to be the foundation that enables the company to move to software and addresses the entire enterprise from end-point to end-point.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, bringing 2nd factor authentication, enhanced user feedback functions within BBM Video and more.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing .eml attachment support, contact avatars and more.
A week ago, BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android, bringing support for video posts in BBM Channels, and more. The company has now released the equivalent upgrade for iOS users.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, bringing long message support in chat, more secure Sign In for Users who Signed Up with Phone and more.
Facebook users are currently being targeted by a new scam that installs software onto their computers to steal sensitive information, including usernames, passwords and financial details.
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BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for BlackBerry 10 bringing bug fixes and general improvements. In case you're wondering, that wasn't a typo, this is a BlackBerry 10 update!
Back in October, we reported how BlackBerry were re-branding BBM protected to BBM Enterprise for both Android and iOS Platforms. BBM Enterprise for Android was initially made available, swiftly followed by BBM Enterprise for iOS.
A week ago, BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android, bringing support for video posts in BBM Channels, and more. The company has now released the equivalent upgrade for iOS users.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, bringing support for video posts in BBM Channels, a new post to feeds option and more.
Earlier in the week we reported how BlackBerry were re-branding BBM protected to BBM Enterprise for both Android and iOS Platforms. The iOS version of BBM Enterprise is now available to download.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing a bunch of improvements and bug fixes.
BlackBerry has announced that they are to open up a chatbot application programming interface (API) for BBM, enabling new and existing businesses on BBM with a conversational interface
Earlier in the week we reported how BlackBerry were re-branding BBM protected to BBM Enterprise for both Android and iOS Platforms. The Android version of BBM Enterprise is now available to download from the Google Play Store.
BlackBerry has announced that BBM Protected is to be rebranded as BBM Enterprise. BBM Protected users will soon be able to download the new BBM Enterprise app on Android or iOS devices.
BlackBerry announced Q2 Fiscal 2017 results today, posting a 31.8 percent fall in second-quarter revenue and it said it would end all internal hardware development, including its smartphones.
Germany has officially banned WhatsApp’s controversial data-sharing deal with Facebook. The company said in an update to its privacy policy that it will share phone numbers and details with Facebook to better deliver targeted ads.
Google has now released Allo for Android, a smart messaging app that helps you say more and do more. Express yourself better with stickers, doodles and HUGE emojis. Allo brings you the Google Assistant, preview edition.
Today is the day that Apple’s iOS 10 upgrade becomes officially available to the general public and amidst the general excitement from iOS users, BlackBerry has announced that their essential software is ready day one.
BlackBerry announced today at the IFA Berlin conference that its SecuTABLET is being used by government agencies in Germany to ensure its staff can work on the go without falling victim to espionage.
3 Hong Kong, the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings has announced the launch of Numbers Master, which is capable of loading the most mobile numbers yet onto one Hong Kong SIM.
Samsung today unveiled the Gear S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch. Inspired by traditional timepieces, the Gear S3 includes IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity and built-in GPS.
Samsung today unveiled the Gear S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch. Inspired by traditional timepieces, the Gear S3 includes IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity and built-in GPS.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, which brings Navigation enhancements to services in the Discovery screen and BBM in-app browser.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for iOS, which brings Navigation enhancements to services in the Discovery screen and BBM in-app browser and more.
It would appear that BlackBerry are now on the patent offensive. After filing a patent suit against Avaya two weeks ago, BlackBerry has filed two patent lawsuits in the United States, this time against BLU Products.
Infinite Peripherals (IPC), a provider of enterprise mobility solutions, has added mobile communications industry veteran Eric Nicolaisen to the newly created position of director, enterprise product management.
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BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for iOS, which finally brings phone registration, as well as bringing BBM Video officially out of beta.
Apple has released the third iOS 10 public beta. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews now on registered devices, or simply update on the phone from public beta 2.
BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android Thursday, which finally brought the ability for users to sign up using a phone number. However, some users are discovering that there are issues when attempting to create a new BlackBerry ID using phone registration.
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BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for BlackBerry 10 bringing support for upgraded group chat and the ability to share longer videos.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, which finally brings the ability to sign up and use BBM via phone numbers.
WhatsApp is constantly updating its messaging app with new features and enhancements. Since the service added a voice calling feature, there has been rumours that the messaging service would add call back and voicemail features.
CellTrust continues to lead the enterprise BYOD industry with today’s beta availability for CellTrust SL2â€â€the next generation of CellTrust SecureLine for mobile compliance enforcement.
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Japanese company Line has set the price of its IPO at 3,330 yen per share, meaning it could raise as much as $1.3bn when it goes public.
Microsoft has announced the launch of Skype Meetings, a new and free video and audio chat tool for small businesses in the United States that don't have an Office 365 subscription.
BlackBerry has announced a strategic alliance with PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk (Emtek) that will provide cross-platform BBM users with access to enriched content and services.
Earlier today, we reported how BlackBerry had expanded BBM Video to Asia Pacific. However, they didn't stop there and also announced that the next major version of BBM, currently slated for later this summer.
BlackBerry has announced that BBM Video is now available for all our customers in the Asia-Pacific region. BBM Video gives gives iPhone and Android users the ability to video-call each cross-platform over BBM.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed, and broadcast messaging capacity.
Apple today previewed iOS 10, featuring a huge update to Messages that delivers more expressive and animated ways to message friends and family.
According to a CBC News investigation, a specialized BlackBerry unit - Public Safety Operations team - has for years helped intercept user data to help in hundreds of police investigations in dozens of countries.
BlackBerry have added new features to BBM Protected giving users more of what they want and IT and compliance leaders more of what they need from an enterprise messaging tool.
BlackBerry today announced that it has completed another step of its integration of the BES12, Good Dynamics and WatchDox by BlackBerry products for a single, comprehensive management experience.
BlackBerry today announced that the Pentagon Force Protection Agency has awarded a contract to renew and expand its use of BlackBerry's AtHoc Networked Crisis Communications Suite.
Hyundai is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost through MyHyundai.com.
WhatsApp have released a desktop app so you have a new way to stay in touch anytime and anywhere - whether on your phone or computer at home or work.
A few days ago, BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android, which brought BBM Video Beta to users in Canada and the United States. The company have now released the equivalent upgrade for iOS users.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, which brings BBM Video Beta to users in Canada and the United States.
BlackBerry and Digitsecure, a mobility, identity and payments platform company, on Friday announced that have partnered for secure digital money transfers in India.
Facebook has announced the global roll out of group calling in Facebook Messenger today. From any group conversations, just tap on the phone icon to initiate a group call.
BBM Channels lets customers chat with other BBM users about topics that interest them. Customers can join channels about a range of topics from products, hobbies and sports to entertainment, fashion, cars and more.
Back in February, BlackBerry launched the Good Secure EMM Suites, a comprehensive set of mobile security, management, productivity and collaboration offerings.
WhatsApp has rolled out full end-to-end encryption for all modes of communication, so every call you make, every message, photo, video, file, and voice message you send, is end-to-end encrypted by default, including group chats.
Earlier today BlackBerry rolled out an update for the BlackBerry Priv which contained Google's April 2016 Security updates. Google have now released factory images with the same April security patch for Nexus devices.
BlackBerry today announced the launch of a new BBM release on iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones. With this new release, BBM users can now take advantage of enhanced privacy and control features.
BlackBerry today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated).
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for BlackBerry 10 bringing support for forwarding messages from one chat to another and more.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android bringing support for Marshmallow and more.
Zoom Video Communications has announced the addition of native interoperability with Microsoft Skype for Business to its enterprise video conferencing platform.
Secusmart, a BlackBerry subsidiary, has announced that it will be presenting SecuSUITE for Enterprise at the CeBIT IT exhibition in Hannover. SecuSUITE for Enterprise is the first joint product to be released by BlackBerry and its subsidiary.
Earlier in the week, WhatsApp announced it was dropping support for Android 2.1/2.2, Windows Phone 7.1, Nokia S40, Symbian S60 and BlackBerry OS platforms by the end of this year.
For the first time, the BBC’s international news services are to use chat apps to broadcast to even more people around the globe.
WhatsApp has announced that it is to cease support for a number of operating systems by the end of 2016, ending support for BlackBerry legacy OS, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, and Nokia Symbian S60 by the end 2016.
Cyanogen today announced at Mobile World Congress the launch of MODâ„¢, an integrated mobile platform that is going to change the way users, developers, OEMs, and MNOs build and interact with their mobile devices.
Microsoft has announced that the company has started rolling out group video calling on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets in Western Europe and North America.
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Last month, BlackBerry released updates to BBM for Android and BBM for BlackBerry 10. The company has now followed that up with an update for iOS users which is primarily for users who are using BBM Protected.
Back in December, we reported how BlackBerry were closing down the BBM Meetings Service, effective today, February 10th 2016.
