BBM 2.1.0.16
The numerous features lined up for you to put to good use make for a very good communication solution that is continuously developing on this platform, as well as on the others.
Fresh and practical look
BBM comes with a clean and tidy interface that is easy to use and a practical layout that makes it a breeze to send messages and a variety of attachments to the contacts in your personal list.
The graphics are of high quality, even if the visuals are not as appealing as with other solutions. Also, it lacks any customization possibilities for the GUI.
The application is quite responsive and inside the chat screen the messages, pictures and other types of shared content will appear promptly. Nonetheless, you might encounter some delays when sending large files.
Chat with friends and send multimedia content
This utility is ready to accommodate several persons invited to the same chat and through the "Feeds" feature you can stay up to date with the contacts and groups activities. Pinning chats to the Start screen can be done with a single tap on the corresponding button from the menu in the lower part of the screen.
The attachments you can add to a simple text message include pictures saved onto your phone, audio notes recorded on the spot, as well as photos you can take with the on-board camera. The funny stickers that await to join the conversations are now available and if you want to get some custom packs, a short visit to Shop section of BBM will prove useful.
Custom expiration timer and message withdrawal abilities
A neat addition to the feature set is the timed message function that enables you to set an expiry duration for the messages you send, so once their time is up, they will go away on their own.
The application comes with another interesting and most useful ability, more precisely it will allow you to take back your words in case you said something wrong to your friend or you accidentally typed something else than what you actually wanted to send.
Nonetheless, you should note that in order for this message retraction feature and also for the above mentioned timed message function to work, both peers should be using a BBM version that supports these capabilities, so updating the messenger is a must.
Share extra details and handle the conversation content on the go
Sending the current location is also supported with BBM and you can even distribute contacts from your personal list in exactly the same way you would do with the images stored onto your handset or captured on the spot using the on-board camera.
Any conversation you have with any of your friends can be copied and even sent as an email message directly from inside BBM, thanks to the dedicated features this app comes with. Ending the chat is a couple of taps away, as here is a special button for that awaiting to be used from the main menu shown in the lower part of the screen.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The decent appearance of the interface is characterized by simplicity and practicality. |
Function8
Overall, the feature set is quite well developed, but there are some functions still waiting to be introduced, like support for video files or voice calls. |
Security8
Just like with many other similar solutions, BBM requires access to a variety of system locations where personal data is stored. |
Battery7
The energy consumption for this application is higher than expected, so the battery power will go out a lot faster, especially in prolonged use. |
Price9
A freebie that promises a lot, BBM includes some in-app purchases for those who want to own more sticker packs. |
Compatibility8
Made to run on Windows Phone 8 and above handsets, this application is good to go on any device that supports a screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 2.1.0.16
- reviewed version:
- 2.0.0.24
- developer:
- BlackBerry Limited
- category:
- VOICE & MESSAGING
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. add extra features
- hits:
- 1935