Blackberry has resumed a phased rollout of its BBM messaging app for Android and Apple devices after September's botched launch.
The free app is now available for download on Google Play, the App Store and selected Samsung App Stores.But users had to register an email address after downloading the app then wait in line until they were told they could begin using it,Blackberry said:
Last month Blackberry had to delay the launch after the software was leaked.The company said that in just seven hours [following the leak], about one million Android users were using the unreleased version of BBM for Android".This had caused unspecified "issues" for the launch.About six million people had signed up for information abut BBM at www BBM.com. To help manage this unprecedented pent-up demand for BBM, we are implementing a simple line-up system to ensure a smooth rollout," Those who had already signed up for information about BBM were able to start using the app straight away, he said.Others would have to wait in line, but the company did not specify how long the wait might be.So if you're among those waiting... be patient. You can now add Tess Ume's Blog on BBM for news/update (7A7F2728)
