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APP - Blackberry Messenger(BBM)

[WHAT]

  1. ] This ia an overview article about the native app "BBM" for the blackberry 10.x mobile os platform.
  2. ] An advanced messaging service with video calling and screen sharing 

[WHY]

  1. ] PIN based id
    1. ] BBM uses a blackberry PIN# for your contact identifiction versus using a phone # based id. This prevents you from having to use your mobile phone # as your primary contact id.
  2. ] cross platform
    1. ] in 2013-mm Blackberry made BBM versions available for the iOS and android (2013-09) devices as well, for FREE
    2. ] in 2014-mm Blackberry released a BBM version for the windows phone platform
  3. ] instant messaging
    1. ] long known to be the best in class messaging service,app BBM features include "Delivered" and "Read" status updates for messages that you send.
    2. ] unlimited length messages,
    3. ] attach files,
    4. ] record and send voice messages,
    5. ] status/availability -
  4. ] instant message - delivery and read reciepts
    1. ] One of BBM features include delivery and read reciepts for your messages, so you know when your  message was delivered to the recipient and you know if and when the recipient read it.
    2. ] not all FREE instant messaging clients offer this capablity, also for those that do, the functionality of the message reciepts is different,
  5. ] VOIP calls (aka free calling on wifi)
    1. ] 1 - 1 - voice call to another BBM user
    2. ] 1 - group -  multi party voice call
    3. *] easily switch from IM conversation to voice call
  6. ] video chat
    1. ] 2013-01 - NEW feature on the BB10 os platform that enables users to place VIDEO chat calls via the program to other BBM users
    2. ] 1 - 1 video chat
    3. ] 1 - many video chat
    4. *] this feature may not be available on all platforms
  7. ] file sharing
    1. ] enable across all applications channels,
  8. ] screen share
    1. ] 2013-01 - NEW feature on the BB10 os platform that enables users to SHARE their phones SCREEN with another BBM user.
    2. *] this feature may not be available on all platforms
  9. ] location sharing
    1. ] feature enable you to temporarily share your location with another BBM user
  10. ] groups 'contacts'
    1. ] create and share "groups" of up to 50 people, to share messages and photo's,
  11.  ] BBM channels
    1. ] new Blackberry social media initiative - subscribe to channels from your favorite brands, companies, people and interests.
  12. ] sticker packs 
    1. ] add custom stamps to the messages you send,
    2. *] $ in app purchase
  13. ] HD image transfer
    1. ] the ability to send HD images
  14. ] send "temporary aka ephemeral" messages using "timer"
    1. ] 2014-10 - new feature to give users the ability to send pictures or messages for a set/designated period of time, example you specifiy 3 seconds and after the specified time period the photo or message dissapears from the recipients device
  15. ] retract your message using "message retraction"
    1. ] 2014-10 - new feature to give users the ability to retract a message that the have already sent
  16. ] sticker picker
    1. ] 2014-mm - easier to add stickers to your messages
  17. ]

[WHERE]

  1. ] Blackberrry World
    1. ] http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/3729/?countrycode=CA&lang=en - preview and download BBM for your Blackberry phone
  2. ] Google Play
    1. ] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbm&hl=en
  3. ] Apple iTunes
    1. ] https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/bbm/id690046600?mt=8
  4. ] Windows phone
    1. ] http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ca/store/app/bbm-beta/611e38dd-52a4-493c-9bec-cd4351d9d3e3

[WHEN - With so many other messenger apps, why is this one good?]

  1. ] PIN# based id VS phone# based id
    1. ] helps protect your privacy, you can give out your PIN id# without having to worry about that person having your phone#,
  2. ] COMING NEXT - FOR BBM |
    1. ] sharing - music - share what your listening to with your BBM contacts
    2. ] more payment options, src= ex video 1

[EXAMPLE]

  1. ] VIDEO [02:42] demo - blackberry BBM - using "timer" to send BBM temporary messages, retract a message
  2. ] VIDEO [01:30] demo - blackberry BBM - using BBM messaging, video chat and screen sharing
  3. ] VIDEO [03:00] demo - unofficial VIA n4bb.com - using the BBM app, shows basic messenging capabilites of the BBM messaging app including contact view, groups, sending messages, attaching Files/Photos/Etc

[HOW-TO]

  1. ] getting started with BBM step-by-step

[REFERENCE]

  1. ] bb10-os-overview, 
    1. [what] new mobile operating system (OS) from Research In Motion(RIMM)for a new series of phones [why] new user interface (UI)[where]NEW bb 10 smart phones & bb playbook tablet devices [when] 2013-01-31(phones),
  2. ] Blackberry BBM - official BBM page
    1. ] blackberry's official BBM app page
  3. ] BlackBerry Messenger - Wikipedia 
    1. ] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_Messenger
  4. ] What IF BBM had gone CROSS PLATFORM 
    1. ] # # - an ARTICLE by Chris "Umi" Umiastowski @crackberry - 
  5. ] COMPARE how to share a screen on ios
    1. ] ARTICLE http://mgalligan.com/post/29978268510/screen-share-iphone-live-on-internet
  6. ] REVIEW by Android Authority
    1. ] 2013-10 - VIDEO[05:30] by __ - a fast paced indepth review of the many features in BBM android version
  7. ] WhatsApp Messenger for iPhone on the iTunes App Store 
  8. ] Google Unites Gmail And G+ Chat Into “Hangouts” Cross-Platform Text And Group Video Messaging App | TechCrunch
  9. ] BlackBerry on why you should give BBM a chance (Q&A) | Mobile - CNET News
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DESCRIPTION: By Don Sagrott - An overview look at the Blackberry 10.x native "MESSAGING APP" with new features including VIDEO CHAT and SCREEN SHARING capabilities

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