Is BBM app shutting down?

BBM, the chat app on BlackBerry phones, is finally shutting down. A decade after its heyday, and after years of trying to lure people back into the once hugely popular messaging service, the company has conceded defeat and will shut it off.

Why was BlackBerry shut down?

BlackBerry, under CEO John Chen, announced in 2016 that it was shutting down its internal hardware development to focus purely on software, services and cybersecurity. BlackBerry in 2017 promised to provide at least two years more support for BlackBerry 10 devices.

Is BBM still secure?

BBMe is a secure messaging platform that also protects your privacy. Because BlackBerry does not monetize data, the service won’t ask for a phone number, suggest contacts to users, nor does it desire to know where users are messaging from, or what is being shared.

Is there a BBM app for iOS?

This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. BBM® Enterprise is a secure mobile, cross-platform, messaging and collaboration tool. It provides the same user- friendly experience that’s earned BBM millions of fans worldwide – with the end-to-end security enterprise needs.

How do I invite someone to BBM on my iPhone?

Here’s how: Launch the BBM app from the Home screen of your iPhone. Tap on the overflow icon in the bottom navigation. Now tap on Invite to BBM. In the menu that pops up, you have lots of options when it comes to adding someone.

How do I use BBM Enterprise for personal use?

To use BBM Enterprise for personal use, you can buy an auto-renewable subscription from within the app. The BBM Enterprise auto-renewable subscription provides access to use the app for enhanced secure communication for 6 months with a 1 year free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial period.

How to start a multiperson chat with BBM for iPhone?

How to start a multiperson chat with BBM for iPhone Launch the BBM app from the Home screen of your iPhone. Tap on the Chat icon in the bottom navigation. Tap on the overflow icon in the bottom navigation. Now tap on Start Multiperson Chat Tap on the names of the contacts that you’d like to add and then tap Done at the top. That’s it.