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It has already been announced that BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android is going to be released this weekend. Nevertheless, a BBM for Android leaked APK has shown up online. Unlike previous leaks, this one appears to be fully functional. The official release is slated for September 21st on the Google Play Store, iOS users will have to wait just one additional day to get the once BlackBerry exclusive instant messaging client on their iPhones.

Since this is a leaked apk file, it can only be sideloaded on an Android device. Also, it is imperative to mention that this isn’t an official release. There’s no guarantee that the apk won’t cause any problems on your device. It was announced earlier this year that the messenger will finally be opened up for the two most widely used mobile platforms. Will BBM be able to compete with the likes of WhatsApp, Viber, Line and more? Only time will tell. Given the fact that there’s really not much time left till the official release, its just best to hold out until BBM for Android goes live in the Google Play Store. However, if you just can’t wait, hit up the source link for the BBM for Android leaked apk file.

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We’ll say this, BlackBerry looks to be considering everything when it comes to pulling in revenue from its messaging service. False alarms aside, the company already let slip that BlackBerry Messenger is on its way to iOS and Android some time this season, and now according to The Wall Street Journal‘s usual gang of anonymous sources “familiar with the matter,” the Canadian company is thinking of spinning off the service as a more independent subsidiary carrying the straight-forward name, BBM Inc. ahead of a potential sale. A desktop version of the app may be on the docket as well, according to the article — BlackBerry, naturally, only reconfirmed its Android and iOS plans, refusing to comment on anything else.

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Via: BGR

Source: Wall Street Journal

BlackBerry Messenger is still expected to be released “before the end of the summer,” according to the company’s CEO.

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BlackBerry Messenger may seem like a distant memory for many who have made the jump to iOS or Android, but it’ll soon be time to get reacquainted. According to a tweet from T-Mobile UK, we should expect to see the service arrive on both platforms on June 27th. BBM should be available as a free download specifically for anyone using iOS 6 and Android 4.0 or above, so make sure your device is properly updated before the end of the month — hopefully the messaging service will make you want to create new memories in addition to the ones you’ve relished in years past.

Update: T-Mobile UK has since deleted its tweet, and BlackBerry has confirmed that the June 27th date is inaccurate.

Update 2: Here is BlackBerry’s official statement on the matter:

On May 14th, BlackBerry announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), available to iOS and Android users this summer, subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. While there have been reports that BBM will be available to iOS and Android on June 27th, this is not accurate. We will communicate an update as soon as we have an availability date to share.

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Via: Slashgear

Source: T-Mobile UK (Twitter)

During today’s BlackBerry Live keynote, BlackBerry CEO Thorstein Heins had some interesting news to share in regards to BlackBerry Messenger. Heins announced its messenger program has reached 60 million users who are sending 10 billion messages a day, but that […]

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