BBM for Android Download Makes an Appearance in New Video
The BBM for Android download can be seen in a new video that surfaced this week.
A beta tester uploaded the clip that shows what the software will look like on a device running Android. It also shows off a few of the features that will be found on BBM.
In terms of aesthetics, BBM for Android looks almost identical to the version found on the BlackBerry 10 OS. The video reveals that users can add contacts with NFC and that pictures can be sent directly from a user's gallery. The BBM app will always be present in the notification bar to let users know when they're connected.
To get a closer look at BBM for Android, click here.
The BBM for Android page accidentally went live last week on BlackBerry's website.
It read "BBM for Android and iPhone is here." However, it was taken down shortly after it was put up. The fact this it even appeared shows the release for the wildly popular messaging software is close. BBM was scheduled to hit Android and Apple products soon, so we could see this page back up in the next few days.
The company first announced in the beginning of the month that the new app will be available in its Google Play store and will become part of the Samsung Messaging Hub sometime in the very near future.
"At Samsung we are all about collaboration, innovation and driving consumer experience based on choice, value and customization to suit every lifestyle. As such, bringing a top tier messaging service such as BBM is another way that we are expanding the catalogue of our messaging services and offering customers an amazing way to stay instantly connected with colleagues, friends and family," said George Ferreira, VP and COO of Samsung Electronics Africa.
Blackberry plans to spin BBM off into its own brand and company, according to some of the latest reports.
