Can you still get BlackBerry Messenger?

It’s official: BlackBerry Messenger is no more. The beloved messaging platform was officially shut down on May 31, following an announcement earlier this year. BBM was one of the first messaging apps to use read receipts and typing indicators, but it long held up security as a key selling point.

What were BlackBerry messages?

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Blackberry Messenger (BBM) is a free instant messaging app. Originally it was exclusive to Blackberry devices but moved quite quickly to other devices.

Does BlackBerry Messenger still exist?

There is a silver lining for BBM die-hards: BlackBerry Messenger still exists, albeit in its Enterprise form. After the news broke that BBM for consumers would be shut down, BlackBerry announced that its enterprise version of BBM is now open for personal use. There are Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows versions of BBM Enterprise.

Is BlackBerry BBM open for personal use?

After the news broke that BBM for consumers would be shut down, BlackBerry announced that its enterprise version of BBM is now open for personal use. There are Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows versions of BBM Enterprise.

What are the pros and cons of BlackBerry for employees?

Employees can also freely use their company devices for private purposes without consciously or unintentionally endangering business data, for example, by installing an insecure third-party app. “Apart from the security aspect, perhaps the biggest advantage of BlackBerry from the employees’ point of view is the registration process,” he continues.

How can users manage their messages on messenger?

Users can edit, delete or retract their own message, or set an expiry time on sent messages and pictures. They’ll also know when a message is received and read, so they’re never left wondering. Allow users to communicate and stay connected, regardless of which device they have on hand, whether it be iOS, Android™, macOS, or Windows®.