BBM for Android and iOS release is imminent

Jordan O'Brien

October 15, 2013

It may have already launched, but it was a rather rocky start for the BlackBerry Messenger app for Android and iOS, a start that ended up in its removal from the respective app stores. Now however, if you’re eagerly awaiting the launch of BBM for Android and iOS you may have to just wait a few more days.

According to a comment made to Reuters by BlackBerry’s marketing boss, Frank Boulben, the company expects the app to make its way onto third-party platforms “within days,” hopefully with all issues rectified.

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