BBM for Android, iPhone arrives

BlackBerry announced that it is resuming the rollout of BBM for Android and iPhone customers around the globe.

BlackBerry said that people around the world will start seeing BBM in Google Play, the App Store and in select Samsung App Stores – where it will be free to download.

BBM for Android will arrive in the Samsung App store first for local users. “Samsung customers in Sub-Sahara Africa can download BBM today from the Samsung App store,” BlackBerry said.

“iPhone and other Android users in Africa will be able to download the app in three days’ time.”

BlackBerry provided the following guidance regarding the launch of BBM:

• Download BBM – the easiest way is to visit BBM.com from your Android or iPhone browser*
• Once you install the app, open it, and enter your email address to hold your spot in line
• We will email you as soon as you reach the front of the line and can start using BBM

“Our team of developers and engineers has been working around the clock to bring you BBM – and make some upgrades while we’re at it – and some incredible work has been done,” said BlackBerry’s Andrew Bocking.

“Thank you for your patience. We know you’re excited (we are too!) and we look forward to having you join us on BBM.”

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