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BlackBerry Messenger

Share what’s happening, as it’s happening

BlackBerry® Messenger is an instant messaging app just for BlackBerry smartphone owners. BBM™ lets you communicate in real time with the people who matter most with features like confirmation when message have been delivered and read, and the ability to send pictures, videos, voice notes and more.

BBM-connected apps

With BBM features built right into many of your favorite apps, you can chat with BBM friends inside BBM-connected apps and invite BBM friends to experience your favorite apps. You can also display your latest BBM-connected app game scores, location, links and more in your BBM profile feed.

BBM features

  • Send and receive messages in seconds with unlimited characters and emoticons.
  • Add contacts by swapping PINs or scanning barcodes1.
  • Send text messages from your BBM screen2—just add contacts without BBM to your list by phone number.
  • Create personal groups of friends, family or coworkers with BlackBerry Groups.
  • Get real-time confirmations when messages are delivered and read.
  • Share calendar entries and locations.
  • Swap pictures, videos, voice notes and more—send files up to 6 MB.
  • Show what music you're listening to on your BlackBerry smartphone.
1 Barcode scanning functionality requires a BlackBerry® smartphone or device with a camera.
2 To send SMS text messages requires BlackBerry® Device Software v5.0 or later.