IBNLive has an image showing a download page for BBM, though doesn't explain where it came from. It shows in the download description for v71 that beta testing has been re-enabled.
The move comes nearly two weeks since BBM for Android and iOS failed to launch as expected, to the dissapointment of many who were eagerly anticipating the messaging service being enabled on non-BlackBerry handsets.
The terminated launch came after a beta build of BBM for Android leaked online, although BlackBerry hasn't explained precisely why having an unofficial build doing the rounds is cause to slam the brakes on.
While BlackBerry has re-iterated that BBM for Android and iOS is still on the way, the fact that it is re-entering closed beta suggests there may be a little while to go yet before it finally arrives.
BBM team working “round the clock” in roll-out hell
BlackBerry has issued another update about the fate of BBM for Android and iPhone. However anyone looking for a concrete release date will be sorely disappointed –– we’re still none the wiser about when the app will be available.
“The BlackBerry Messenger, or BBM, team is still “working around the clock” to release BBM for Android and iPhone (iOS),” reports IBT, following a conversation with a BlackBerry rep.
Asked about a more specific release date timeline, the rep added: “BlackBerry has not announced a new timeline in terms of when BBM will come to Android and Apple devices.”
BlackBerry has confirmed BBM is still coming to Android and the iPhone via its official Twitter account. The company has yet to give a concrete timeframe, however.
Still 100% committed to bringing #BBM to Android and iPhone. Sign up at http://t.co/mr8J7pUDAT to know when #BBM4All
— BBM (@BBM) September 30, 2013
Culled from Knowyourmobile.com
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