At long last Research in Motion has released BlackBerry Messenger 6 (BBM 6). In a move the company hopes will spark new interest in its platform, RIM has introduced a sizable library of BBM connected apps. Of course, in order to take advantage of BBM connect apps you’ll need BBM 6 from the BlackBerry App World which you can download here.
BBM 6 does not live and breath entirely within the application. Instead it includes status updates on your BBM profile when you use BBM connected apps. There’s a custom area within your BBM profile where BBM connected pas can insert status updates — things like high scores, trophies, achievements, etc. A good example of the integration is allowing your BBM friends to see your recently earned foursquare badges.
Since BBM 6 is “socially-enabled”, you’ll see BBM integrated in many of your favorite apps. You can select BBM contacts right from within the app and invite them to download the app or join in. Additionally you can have a BBM chat from within the app. No more switching between BBM and apps when you want to chat with your friends.
Here’s a quick rundown of the apps which are now “BBM connected” in the BlackBerry App World:
News and Sports: ScoreMobile, Navita Sports, Goal Mobile, Placar UOL, Huffington Post. Location and Travel: Poynt, foursquare, Navigator, Celebrate with Mobiesta – A Fun App for India, askaila Streetsmart, Navita Translator. Music: Nobex Radio. Games and Entertainment: Jingu, Backgammon King, Forces of War, Pocket Ants, Photo Boot, Battles on BBM, Dark Galaxy, Villians. E-commerce: Mercado Livre. Productivity and Collaboration: PowWow Premium.
Stay tuned as more apps incorporate BBM. You can also check for the new BBM connected app icon in the App World. What ever happened to BBM coming to iOS and Android?
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