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.
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The best darn thing since sliced bread might be RIM’s announcement for BlackBerry PlayBook owners this morning. The company confirmed a full-fledged Facebook for PlayBook app, optimized for the 7-inch display, is coming to a tablet near you this May.
What’s better than an app? Well, a Super App. By leveraging the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry Application Platform, RIM is hoping its developers have what it takes to make their apps super. So what does it take to make the grade? Let’s find out.
Update: BlackBerry has been in touch to say O2 is still confirming whether it’s part of the Telefonica tie-up, but that Vodafone is bringing app billing to the UK ‘later this year’.
RIM and Telefonica have just come clean on a new tie-up, which will see punters using the Spanish giants’ networks able to pay for apps from BlackBerry App World as part of their monthly bill, rather than up front.
BlackBerry App World is the name RIM has chosen for its take on the App Store concept. A World is beter than a Store, right? Right? Check after the jump for more details and how much you will be paying for this World of Apps.