Bbc news from bbc hausa now via bbm in nigeria media. Bbm for android and ios was released some days ago, after the release, some users have been seeking for cheap data plans they could use on it airtel recently unleash some affordable data plans that users of bbm on android and ios devices can use. Just lastyear blackberry listed out some new features to include in the next bbm update. Now with the launch of bbm for all, the new blackberry messenger bbm which has just been released to work cross platforms on blackberry, android and iphone smartphones has also helped to even increase the usage of android phones and people are going for cheaper android phones by tecno mobile but it is to be noted bbm doesnt work on all android devices. Great ad performance the advertising markets in south africa and nigeria represent two of our biggest global opportunities. Sep 17, 20 according to a zdnet report and a tweet from samsung nigeria s twitter account, the south korean tech giant may have snagged access to bbm three months before it arrives for other android devices. For instance, in a country like nigeria where there is epileptic power supply, with the bb poor battery quality, most users had to device contingency plan by getting nokia torchlight phones. Android and iphone bbm chat subscription codes for mtn and airtel nigeria. Mtn nigeria new bbm data plan for android phones users. Canadian smart phone maker, blackberry limited has announced the launch of a new bbm release on ios, android and blackberry smartphones. Why bbm is thriving in nigeria and south africa bellanaija. Samsung to bring bbm for android to africa on friday. Research in motion rim says that bbm now has 80m monthly active users, with 60m on blackberry smartphones and 20m across iphone and android. Last year, blackberry rolled out bbm on android and ios devices.
Oct 24, 20 my take is that bb usage will drastically drop owing to some factors which bedeviled its patronage in recent times. After the release, i have been receiving mails from some of my exclusive readers on how to use the application. Blackberry has finally confirmed the release date for the blackberry messenger app on your android phone if you have a samsung. Sep 22, 20 the android bbm app was originally slated for a saturday launch, but the ios version beat it out of the gate, and both got paused after a leaked version of the official android. The company says that about 1 million android users were using the unreleased version of bbm for android, and blackberry is also claiming that more than 1 million ios users managed to side load the app onto. Android and iphone bbm chat subscription codes for mtn and. According to a zdnet report and a tweet from samsung nigerias twitter account, the south korean tech giant may have snagged access to bbm three months before it arrives for other android devices. Samsung to bring bbm for android to africa on friday zdnet.
Download test version of bbm for android android nigeria. How to add bbm channels on bbm for android android nigeria. You can now enjoy unlimited bbm experience on your andriod and iphone as airtel nigeria have just recently rolled out their bbm plan on android and ios phones. And for our existing bbm users, this release means that you can find even more of the people you want to talk to on bbm.
Get the best prices of blackberry mobile phones online on jumia nigeria. With the global push of whatsapp and wechat, the market size of bbm has reduced considerably leaving nigeria and south africa as the biggest market for the app. In nigeria, for example, bbm is still managed to be one the top grossing apps both on android and ios see this chart here are strategic lessons we can all learn. The consumer edition for ios and android, bbm consumer, was developed by indonesian company emtek under license. Hitherto, mtn had over 15 different data plans for androidmobile users, but in recent times, that number has been cut to 9 very affordable plans, making the choosing process less ambiguous for the user. Ask your questions bbm on iphone and related issues how can i used bbm on wifi 1. News from the bbc hausa service is now available via bbm in nigeria, thanks to collaboration between bbc world service and blackberry. Blackberry messenger, bbm, for ios and android got off to a flying start tuesday. Nigeria and south africa are our two top markets in africa as blogged about earlier this year here and here, and we continue to see strength in our user base across android and ios. If a welltimed tweet by samsung mobile nigeria is to be believed, bbm for android will launch on september 20, that is this friday.
Hitherto, mtn had over 15 different data plans for android mobile users, but in recent times, that number has been cut to 9 very affordable plans, making the choosing process less ambiguous for the user. The combined marketleading, mobile first solutions of eskimi and bbm enable brands and advertisers to reach and engage with mobile audiences on both android and ios across nigeria. Owners of android phones and iphones can now have a feel of. Samsung nigeria has confirmed bbm for android launch ahead of blackberry events tomorrow. For instance, in a country like nigeria where there is epileptic power supply, with the bb poor battery quality, most users had to device contingency plan. Bbm, formerly known by its full name blackberry messenger, was a proprietary mobile instant messenger and videotelephony application included on blackberry devices that allows messaging and voice calls between blackberry os, blackberry 10, ios, android, and windows mobile users. Nov 01, 2016 johnny amao of mobi hunter tells us why bbm is thriving in nigeria and south africa plus why you should launch your campaigns via the gamechanging platform. However, according to the tweet, the app will initially be exclusive to samsung phones for the first three months. It is no more a news that tecno android phones is now one of the must popular android phone in nigeria, they are low end android phones with full functionality of any android devices, the.
How to install bbm on all android version lower than 4. Today, i will show you how to update bbm from blackberry to android without loosing contacts. Once upon a time, bbm was the king of instant messaging. Also, it is not clear from if the agreement is exclusive to nigeria or is a global agreement.
It implies that android and iphone customers will now be able to make free voice calls to bbm contacts over a wifi or data connection with bbm voice. Looks like the wait is finally about to end and bbms android debut is just a few days away. Ask your questions bbm on iphone and related issues how can i. Sorry i deleted the link because i support blackberry to reupdate their bbm for android system. The app is available for android, blackberry and ios devices. We have the latest blackberry like the priv that comes with android operating system and other awesome features. How to use more than 2 bbm apps on android android nigeria. Bbm and eskimi, a global programmatic platform, have announced an exclusive mobile advertising partnership in nigeria. Subscribers to the service will receive up to five bbc. Some of this features which includes bbm channels, new and improv. As of may 31 2019, bbm has officially stopped operating.
So you finally decided to dump your blackberry device and move on to the latest thing, android. The feature is available to bbm users in canada with blackberry 10, ios and android devices. Coupled with our indonesian bbm money and paypal initiatives, were quickly establishing bbm as a leading messaging platform for mobile payments. Moreover, blackberry mobile prices are quite reasonable so a consumer wont hesitate when buying a blackberry smartphone in nigeria. As an alternative, blackberry is offering bbm enterprise, its endtoend encrypted messaging platform, to individuals. Bbm and eskimi announce exclusive mobile advertising.
If you recently downloaded the bbm for android or iphone,i have got good news for you. Price list of tecno phones that supports bbm for android. Johnny amao of mobi hunter tells us why bbm is thriving in nigeria and south africa plus why you should launch your campaigns via the gamechanging platform. Nigeria unit, the bbm for android app would be available from friday, september 20, onwards. How does making bbm available to ios and android users help blackberry. As an alternative, blackberry is offering bbm enterprise, its. The combined marketleading, mobile first solutions of eskimi and bbm enable brands and advertisers to reach and engage with mobile audiences on. According to interswitch, the service allows bbm users in nigeria to be paid via quickteller in a secure and userfriendly way. How will blackberry fans feel when bbm becomes available on android and iphone.
For assistance in choosing a blackberry phone in nigeria, on this page mobile57 nigeria providing latest blackberry mobile prices, and features. All android mobile phone users, using mtn in nigeria can now. Android users have since being crying out to network providers in nigeria to provide android data plans like the bis plans which is considered cheap. The app allows bbm users with a nigerian bank account to request money, airtime and payment for services from their bbm contacts. Mtn nigeria has launched a new data plan for bbm application on non blackberry devices, since bbm app can now be downloaded on nonblackberry devices the need for a bbm plan for androids and others cannot be overemphasized. This was a device that not only functioned as a telephone but also allowed for the sending and receiving of email and text messages as well as web browsing. Oct 22, 20 how to use bbm blackberry messenger on android phones. This means that android gingerbread users can start to enjoy the immediacy, privacy and control of bbm to chat and share with friends, family and people they work with. The consumer edition for ios and android, bbm consumer, was developed by indonesian company emtek under license from. We are pleased to officially announce that bbm will be available for samsung galaxy smartphones across africa, said emmanouil.
Bbms android and ios launch weekend going about as badly. Blackberry messenger, bbm is now available for android phones and iphones. Sep 17, 20 bbm android app hits samsung galaxy phones on friday. Mar 25, 2019 as of may 31 2019, bbm has officially stopped operating. Bbm on android and related issues phones nairaland. How to update bbm from blackberry to android android nigeria. Cheap data bundles for bbm on android and ios n300month. All android mobile phone users, using mtn in nigeria can now get the best internet bundlesplan for cheaper rates. Mtn nigeria has released a new bbm data internet bundles for their subscribers using android. Samsung confirms bbm on androids nigerian communicationweek. This offer is open to new and existing firstmonie wallet subscribers only from 1st february to 29th februaty 2016. Download your free minion bbm sticker pack, then enter your own stickers in our south africa, nigeria and uae sticker design contests.
New bbm version unleashed for android, iphone customers. The firstmonie payment option on the bbm shop is only available on android devices. Sep 17, 20 samsung to bring bbm for android to africa on friday. The question is will bbm for android be the final end of blackberry in nigeria you might think that this is to criticize blackberry. Blackberry bbm for android and iphone what to expect nigeria. Blackberry unveils new bbm on ios on android, blackberry. The android bbm app was originally slated for a saturday launch, but the ios version beat it out of the gate, and both got paused after a leaked version of the official android. Kindly share this posta new version of bbm was made available late last night for android, iphone and blackberry customers, giving them lots of exciting new features. Jun 15, 2018 bbm and eskimi, a global programmatic platform, have announced an exclusive mobile advertising partnership in nigeria. Talbot also blogged about new payment options in the online bbm shop where it will soon enable transactions via the firstmonie mobile wallet offered by the countrys largest bank, first bank of nigeria. Nigeria and south africa are our two top markets in africa as i blogged about earlier this year here and here, and we continue to see strength in our user base across android, ios, blackberry 10 and bbos. This rollout has paved way to new developments on the chat messenger and of course. You got your android device, transferred your contacts from blackberry to android and youre wondering. Blackberry completes rollout of bbm for android, iphones premium.
Bbm for android is finally out,but with a wait list. Few weeks back a fan on our facebook page ask us a question on how he can add bbm. How to use bbm blackberry messenger on android phones. My take is that bb usage will drastically drop owing to some factors which bedeviled its patronage in recent times.
On ios and android, we see over half a million new users install bbm every single month. Download bbm for android gingerbread android nigeria. Although bbm finally debuted on android a few years ago, their market in the im. Though its difficult to say goodbye, we are grateful for your support and thank you for being part of the bbm consumer service experience. Bbm android app hits samsung galaxy phones on friday.
Nairaland forum sciencetechnology phones bbm on android and related issues 182972 views android devices software related problems solved here. Just post your pin on the wall and wait for someone to add you. This is the full list and prices of all the tecno android phones currently available in the market that blackberry messenger bbm will work on, as bbm currently doesnt work on all tecno android phones. With the decrease in demand for blackberry devices, it is very clear the company is taking a desperate path to save its bbm blackberry messenger services before now, it has been rumored and speculations have arisen with claims that the bbm will be moving to the android smartphones and may be starting on the samsung android powered smartphones.
For those struggling to get the the bbm application on your device, i have the. As you are probably aware, the popular messaging service by blackberry called bbm will be coming to android phones and the apple iphone. Purchase a sticker pack on the bbm shop with your firstmonie wallet to get cash back in your firstmonie wallet. Airtel nigeria bbm suscription code for android and iphone.
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