Brightbox has announced the launch of the Brightbox® Mark3 mobile charging platform which enables consumers to continue to communicate, navigate,...
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In the UAE, VOIP services as well as VoIP-based offers from global providers like BBM, WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, etc. remained restricted as the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has granted that prerogative solely to only providers.
BlackBerry has rolled out updates to BBM Enterprise for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows 10 platforms. All versions brings fixes to customer features.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing the ability to view messages from your most important contacts and conversations with priority Hub.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, currently only available on the BlackBerry Priv.
WhatsApp for iOS has received an update today, adding support for 3D Touch. While it doesn't support quick actions on the app icon like many other apps do.
BlackBerry have recently beta to both BBM for Android and BBM for BlackBerry, which implemented Paypal support for more countries and a new upcoming sticker club subcription.
As part of his plans for new surveillance powers, announced in the wake of the recent shootings in Paris, David Cameron wants to block WhatsApp, iMessage, Snapchat and other encrypted messaging apps if he wins the next election.
The Unified Communications Alliance (UCA), the global partnership of accredited Microsoft Lync integrators, today announced the acquisition of software and...
BlackBerry and PayPal have teamed up to enable sending and receiving money using BBM. Just connect your PayPal account to your BBM. Once your BBM contacts do the same, you can start sending and receiving money – it’s that simple.
BlackBerry, Cisco, IBM, Kaazing, LogMeIn, M2Mi, MachineShop, PTC, Red Hat, Software AG, TIBCO, and Others Ratify Enhanced Version of Widely Adopted IoT Standard
Vine has released an upgrade to both its iOS and Android Apps, taking the latest version to v2.0. The update...
Microsoft is rolling out of new custom background effects in Teams, along with new features in the free version of Teams.
BlackBerry’s chief operating officer (COO) Marty Beard spoke at the GoodExchange Cyber Security Summit 2015 in London today.
Google Play Services 5.0 has rolled out to devices worldwide. It introduces Android wearable services APIs, Dynamic Security Provider and App Indexing,...
BlackBerry have released an update to the BBM for BlackBerry 10 Beta, which bring PayPal integration and more.
Mobile security research firm, Check Point, has revealed a new bug in messaging service, WhatsApp. The bug appears to affect only WhatsApp Web has the potential to allow ransomware and malicious apps on your device.
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Telegram has rolled out a new update bringing a new Theme Editor, Send When Online, Verifiable Builds and more. Using the new theme editor in Chat Settings (or Appearance Settings on iOS), you can quickly tweak the style of elements in Telegram chats and add gradients to both your messages and your background. Users can easily switch between tabs Main Color, Background and My Messages.
Skype have announced that Skype 6.0 for Android is rolling out today and Skype 6.0 for iPhone and iPad is available now!
Samsung has announced that it is “taking mobile communications to the next level†with a new messaging app dubbed Socializer Messenger.
At it's ongoing F8 annual developer conference, while the keynote opened with CEO Mark Zuckerberg stressing on a privacy-focused platform, there were a lot of new developments shared as far as all of Facebook’s products are concerned.
Starting with Messenger, Facebook shared plans about integrating the chat app with Instagram and WhatsApp.
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With the latest update to BBM for BlackBerry 10 and iOS, BlackBerry introduced a couple of new subscription models, custom BBM Pins and No-Ads.
Skype have released an update to Skype for BlackBerry 10 today which refreshes the UI, bringing a material design look.
BlackBerry has released an update to BBM for iPhone, bringing support for iOS 9 and Apple Watch.
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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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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WhatsApp has launched a new update for Android which brings support for call waiting, new privacy settings and more. The biggest feature is obviously the new call waiting feature, although the company has skipped adding call holding for this release.
For the first time, the BBC’s international news services are to use chat apps to broadcast to even more people around the globe.
In what is really no major surprise, Emtek has announced that they will be closing BBM consumer service on 31 May 2019. To compensate, BlackBerry will open its enterprise-version of BBM to general consumers.
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 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.
Microsoft has announced the expansion of Microsoft Teams beyond work groups, opening the platform up for personal use.
Available through Vodacom from mid July 2014 BlackBerry today introduced the new BlackBerry Z3 smartphone in South Africa. The BlackBerry...
LINE has announced an update to its Android app that focuses on low cost calling. The new low cost calling service is known as Line Out and it allows users to make calls to mobiles and landlines across the globe “at competitive rates†from inside the app.
Samsung and Google announced today that they are working together to offer an enhanced smartphone messaging experience, accelerating the industry initiative toward global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability.
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!
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.
WhatsApp has implemented shopping carts for businesses, offering a new intuitive experience for users that allows companies to keep track of orders and increase their sales.
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Druva today announced Druva Mobile Forensics for Android, a new capability that automatically and transparently collects data from an organisation’s Android devices.
Vodafone and RingCentral have today launched ‘Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral’, a cloud communications platform offering organisations more choice, flexibility, and simplicity when it comes to workforce collaboration and remote working.
Russia’s internet watchdog has blocked an estimated 16m IP addresses in a massive operation against the banned Telegram messaging app that could set a new precedent for Russian online censorship.
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Yesterday, an article was published byFileArchiveHaven where Lloyd Summers wrote a fascinating article to share a high-level security analysis of 12 applications on BlackBerry 10 by monitoring their internet traffic and decompiling their BAR files when necessary.
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").
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,
Microsoft has released a new app 'Send' through the Microsoft Garage that is built specifically for those brief, snappy communications.
BlackBerry today announced that Good Work and several other Good-secured apps and servers have been certified as Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 Augmented (EAL4+).
BlackBerry have released another upgrade to the the beta of BBM for iOS, bringing the latest beta version to v2.7.0.359. The update brings new features including vanity PIN's, removable ads and a new avatar badging feature.
Big data analytics specialist Teradata has acquired Appoxee, a Tel Aviv-based mobile marketing and engagement SaaS provider. Teradata said the move will allow it to offer more mobile-focused digital marketing services as part of its marketing cloud portfolio.
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Facebook has finally included a new dark mode in its Messenger app, and it’s relatively easy to enable.
Dark Mode is more than just a personal preference as it can save battery life if you spend a lot of time within the app. This is thanks to the fact that your phone isn’t spending all of that energy to light your bright screen up.
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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.
Telegram has rolled out a new update, bringing features like Silent Messages, Slow Mode, Admin Titles, and more. Users can send messages silently. To use this feature, users need to simply hold the Send button and choose to deliver the message or media without sound and the receiver will get a notification as usual, but their phone won’t make a sound even if they are not in Do Not Disturb mode.
Creative Media Works has released the latest update to BBM for iPhone, which brings BBM desktop extending your chat to laptop so that you can chat seamlessly across devices.
BlackBerry today announced at CES 2016 a partnership with Sharecare, a leading digital health and wellness engagement platform, to provide consumers with better and more secure insights into their health.
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.
The BlackBerry Z30 is now available on Cell C, South Africa's third largest mobile network.
Facebook has implemented video chatting in Messenger Lite, a slimmed down version of Messenger for Android that offers the core features of the app while giving everyone the opportunity to stay connected to their friends and family, intended for people with older Android devices and/or slower Internet connections.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing improved compatibility with HTML email messages by supporting CSS important rules.
Flash Messenger app will flash messages without sending any data, making the process instant and secure. Messaging has become one...
Facebook reported fourth-quarter profits of $701m (£462m), a 34% increase on the same period a year ago. Advertising revenue grew by 53% to $3.59bn, with nearly 70% of that coming from mobile ad sales.
Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings new interactive feeds that allow you to like, share and exchange comments on your friend's status.
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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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).
Microsoft have released an update to Skype for Android, introducing a refreshed design for users of the popular communication service to enjoy.
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.
Indonesians spend most of their time on smartphones for chatting, with nearly 80 percent using BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), a recent...
Microsoft has released another Outlook for Android update that brings the addition of Calendar attachments, allowing Outlook users to view them on their Android devices. You can view embedded images and open these attachments directly from the event details in the Outlook app.
David Proulx, BlackBerry’s Senior Director of BBM Business Development, the same guy who told us BBM would not be coming...
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.
Apple has added  two factor authentication for iMessage and FaceTime. Previously, users that had two-factor enabled could log in to iMessage or FaceTime without requiring the time sensitive codes that should be required.
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.
Last month, Facebook included a new dark mode in its Messenger app, which had to be activated by using a hidden Easter Egg. Facebook has now rolled out the feature with with a simple toggle switch from settings.
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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.
BlackBerry have released updates Friday to BBM on BlackBerry 10, Android and iOS. While all three have recently been in beta, they are now available to all users.
BlackBerry today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded their Agriculture - Automated Warning and Information Response System (Ag-AWaIRS) .
Three months after being acquired by facebook, WhatsApp have announced that they now have 700 million monthly active users, with users sending over 30 billion messages a day.
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BlackBerry CEO John Chen has written another article, this time in Gadget Web Site in South Africa,  where explains why...
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.
Snapchat has released two new features, one that allows users to video chat with up to 16 friends and another that provides the option to tag users in Stories. The former mirrors video chat options on other platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Google Hangouts, while the latter is similar to Instagram's "@" mention feature.
Glide has released an update to their Video messaging app, which brings support for the Apple Watch. Glide on the Apple Watch lets you watch messages, get chat notifications, and reply in a text chat with dictation.
While the integration of technology and connectivity in automobiles greatly improves the driving experience, it also creates complex cybersecurity challenges for automakers.
BlackBerry has rolled out an update to BBM Enterprise for BlackBerry 10 (yes BB10). BBM Enterprise for BlackBerry 10 v20.3.0.5 doesn't bring any new features and brings fixes to customer issues. BBM Enterprise allows employees to take advantage of the speed, reliability and privacy of BBM for faster communication.
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Apple today previewed iOS 10, featuring a huge update to Messages that delivers more expressive and animated ways to message friends and family.
BlackBerry has rolled out an update for BBM Enterprise for iOS which brings compatibility with iOS 13, improved quality of profile pictures and more.
LG Electronics announced today that new products set to debut in the United States during the first half of next year – from appliances to air solutions to home entertainment devices.
Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings a faster and lighter version of BBM. Creative say the app now opens faster and has a more responsive UI.
Apple has started rolling out iOS 8 live for iPhone users today. Unveiled earlier this summer, iOS 8 brings improvements to...
Facebook on Wednesday launched a standalone version of its Messenger service for web browsers separate from Facebook’s main site, marking another step in the company’s plan to make the service more ubiquitous.
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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.
After much build up and anticipation, the new music mobile messaging app, Musations, has debuted on the Apple iTunes store...
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android. Today's update does not bring any new features but brings bug fixes and performance improvements.
BlackBerry has rolled out an update for BBM Enterprise for Android which brings System-level dark mode integration and other improvements,
A Russian court in Moscow court has banned the popular Telegram messaging app. The court ruling on Friday came after Telegram refused to give Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) encryption keys that would grant access to user messaging data.
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BlackBerry has rolled out an update to BBM Enterprise for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows 10 and UEM-Based Enterprise Management for BBM Enterprise platforms. MPOP has received an enhancement across the board and the maximum number of supported active devices has increased from 3 to 5.
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.
Virgin Media Business has launched its first unified communications product for start-ups and smaller companies that will allow them to stay in touch regardless of where they are or which device they’re using.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing .eml attachment support, contact avatars and more.
The Timex Group has announced its entry into the smartwatch market with a fitness-oriented model that has its own mobile...
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.
The latest version of Signal for Android and iOS introduces a new blur feature in the image editor that can help protect the privacy of the people in the photos you share.
Last month, BlackBerry brought BBM Channels to the BBM for Windows Beta. Testing apparently went well and BBM Channelis now officially available to Windows Phone users.
BlackBerry released an update to BBM for iOS earlier today and have now followed this up with an update to BBM for BlackBerry 10.
BlackBerry today announced that it will bring the BlackBerry Z3 smartphone to the Middle East. The new stylish smartphone is...
Telegram has rolled out a new update bringing Chat Themes, Interactive Emoji, Read Receipts in Groups and Live Stream Recording and more.
BlackBerry has announced that they will be dropping BBM Channels from BBM. In addition, the company will also be dropping cross-platform groups. This is technically BBM Enterprise and not BBM for consumers which is run by Creative Media, who produce BBM for Android and iOS.
BlackBerry has released an update to BBM for iOS, which brings enhanced searching, privacy enhancements, 3D Touch Support and more.
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.
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.
Google Hangouts provides an end-to-end chat solution for Google Apps customers, allowing people within an organization to securely communicate with one another across all devices and platforms.
Google has now added two new policy options for Apps admins to give them greater control of how Hangouts chat is used in their domains, as well as introducing Google Apps Vault for Hangouts.
BlackBerry have released an update to BBM for Android, bringing 2nd factor authentication, enhanced user feedback functions within BBM Video and more.
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.
IMImobile has teamed up with US network software giant Mavenir to launch an RCS messaging initiative. IMImobile and Mavenir will work together with global operator mutual customers, integrated RCS enablement technologies and a shared vision to increase adoption of this new channel globally.
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.
Earlier today, BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android. The company has now followed that up with an update for BlackBerry 10 users and is primarily for users who are using BBM Protected.
Android users in the United States finally have access to a new messaging protocol that promises many of the benefits Apple users already get from iMessage.
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Gary Klassen, who is commonly referred to as the creator of BBM, has left BlackBerry after almost 16 years.
Smartphone app developer, Confide, launched an ad campaign on Tuesday, offering the business version of its self-destruct tool to entertainment studios, networks and labels for free, in perpetuity.
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.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BBM for Windows Phone Beta. The update brings BBM for Windows Phone Beta to version 2.1.0.7. While this latest beta doesn't bring any new features, it does bring a wealth of fixes.
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.
With the new ‘Swyx Connector for Skype’, available in the latest release of SwyxWare 2015 R3, Swyx Solutions AG has delivered an intelligent combination of both applications.
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