It has been a long and rocky road for the BBM application
on the Android and iOS platforms with currently no end in
sight with an actual release onto the Apple and Google app
stores, but a small glimmer of light has appeared as BBM
for Android starts a new beta test before arrival.
It was almost two weeks ago now that the BBM for Android
devices and the iPhone should have been released, but a
leaked version of the Android app put a stop to the rollout.
The last we heard about its arrival was a couple of days ago
when BlackBerry stated they are still 100% committed to
bringing the service to other smartphone users.
Now there are reports that a new BBM for Android beta test
is underway which must mean the apps release is getting
closer, and there are reports that this version has seen
some changes besides the normal bug fixes.
The persistent notification in the status bar can now be
switched off and the app as a whole has a more polished
feel to it according to those taking part in the beta test. Of
course there is still no timeframe given and at the time of
writing there doesn’t seem to be any fake BBM for Android
apps on the Google Play Store, while there were loads
around the time the app was originally set for release.
Once it does become available on the Google Play Store it
will be by BlackBerry Limited, but hopefully Goggle has put
a stop to all the fake offerings now.
Do you think we will see BBM released soon?