BBM for Android can be downloaded for Saturday at 18:00

BBM for Android can be downloaded for Saturday at 18:00

Applications Blackberry Messenger (BBM) can be downloaded at the Android users Saturday, September 21, 2013 evening at 18.00 pm, while for i-Phone users on Sunday morning starting at 0:01 pm.

"While it was known, we formally announce here. Application BBM for Android can be downloaded starting Monday, 18:00 Jakarta time, while iOS six hours later, at 0:01 am Sunday morning," said Managing Director Maspiyono Handoyo Blackberry Indonesia in Jakarta on Thursday.

Although later can be used for two rival platforms, fuel can only be compatible on Android devices over serial 4.0.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich and iOS 6 and 7.

There are a number of security features that will be brought to the BBM Android and iPhone devices, the conversation (chat); share files such as photos and voice notes; facilities and group conversations along with photos and schedules; Broadcast Message; posts a photo or status update, and PIN unique.

Instant messaging applications (instant messaging) that is expected to attract more users, including those who were just using other platforms such as Android and iPhone.

"There are currently more than 60 million active BBM users around the world, with this move is also expected to foster networking users because of the other platforms will also increase," said Senior Director of Marketing APAC for BBM Khrisnadeep Baruah.

According Khrisnadeep instant messaging market in the category is growing very rapidly a few times lately. Until now, the use of gadgets almost exceeded one billion units. In 2016, the growth of smart phones is expected to reach 2.5 billion worldwide.

"So seen from the growth and expansion, we saw there was an opportunity there, a very big market," he said.