Blackberry Messenger, a step of Android - La Gaceta Tucumán

for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide are plenty of reasons to leave BlackBerry and surrender to the massive and versatility of Android, to that long list now add one more. Before long, it is estimated that next month, the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), which is marked as one of the strongest legs of the Canadian company could enter the Google operating system Samsung’s hand, Galaxy starting devices. This was communicated African subsidiary of the South Korean company, giving a new kick to the board-and crowded-instant messengers.

About two months ago, Sunil Lalvani, managing director of BlackBerry India, announced that BBM enter to iOS and Android devices in late September. The news surprised friends and strangers because it is nothing more nor less than the workhorse of Canada, perhaps the reason that even breathe. According to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), BlackBerry devices occupied the fourth place in market share dur ing the first quarter of 2013, with a percentage of 2.9%: a tear when compared Android, which took the top spot and 75% participation. With this new strategy, BlackBerry aims to profit from what is perhaps his star service and stay competitive with a portion of the instant messaging market, a segment that undoubtedly leads WhatsApp.

Last Monday Samsung Africa launched a statement in which he said that BBM would soon be available for users in that region that have a Galaxy phone line, from which you can download the application through the stores Samsung App Store and Google Play. It is expected that this is the first step to generalize the service to all Android users and then also to Apple devices.

“Offering BBM Galaxy smartphones in Africa will give customers access to Samsung BBM social network, including chats, multiuser chats BBM Groups, which allow BBM users create groups of up to 30 people, “said the letter reproduced by TechCrunch and RedUSERS s ites. It is clear that Canada did not seek any partner to be tested in this new field: Samsung is the manufacturer of 47.5% of Android phones lying around in the world.

Those who for one reason or another tested the BlackBerry Messenger service but later changed to Apple or Android, no doubt eager await the arrival of the new service. Meanwhile, we can only wait and take a look at the various services available messengers.

WhatsApp

From Wednesday, WhatsApp users (about 300 million worldwide) noted that the application added a new option: instant voice messages, which turns the phone into a walkie-talkie kind of cellular network that uses Internet.

Line

Line is an instant messenger available for all mobile platforms and PC. Allows sending text, voice, images, video and also make VoIP (Voice over IP), ie voice communication via the Internet. You can create and disseminate news groups with 100 people.

Skype

Its strong video calls are indisputable and have stayed with the Messenger users who formerly used Microsoft’s (now defunct and replaced by Skype). In addition to video calls, texting allows Instantly, as well as images.

WeChat

It is free, available to all mobile platforms and is one of the first to join the “walkie-talkie”, now incorporated WhatsApp. It also supports HD video calls, create groups, add friends, scan QR codes and chat from PC to a contact in use from their mobile.

Viber

allows texting, making VoIP (strong), group chat, video calls, share photos and location. Currently has about 200 million users worldwide. Some sites have questioned the safety when using this app because you can save a copy of all your contacts.

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