BlackBerry announced at its annual Live conference for developers yesterday that its popular BlackBerry Messenger or BBM would be coming soon to Android and iOS.

According to the company, the apps would be free on the two platforms and during the initial phase  support would be offered on devices running iOS6, and Android 4.0 aka Ice-cream Sandwich and higher.

With the BBM Android and iOS app users would be able to engage in multi-person chats, and the ability to share photos and voice notes. They would also be able to engage in BBM Groups, which allowed BBM customers to create groups of up to 30 people.

BlackBerry also announced the beta launch of BBM Channels, a new social engagement platform within BBM that allowed people to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they were passionate about. The company hoped to extend  BBM Channels option to iOS and Android users as well, though it would of course depend on Apple's App Store and Google Play Store's approval.
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