About that new BlackBerry Messenger… It’s coming to all devices on OS 5.0, newer version revealed
You read the headline right, kids — the new and insanely hot BlackBerry Messenger that we exclusively showed off to the World looks to be headed to all BlackBerry devices that will receive the OS 5.0 treatment. How do we know? Because we’ve been playing around with a recent build of OS 5.0 on a Curve 8900, and well, let’s just say that it and some other pretty awesome stuff is in there. But since we’re talking about BlackBerry Messenger, let’s just get right into it. We’ve already told you that the new Messenger has avatar support, GPS integration (including proximity sensing), the ability to set and group conversations by subject and a way to create a homescreen icon for messenger contracts, but it now looks like even more crazy stuff has been crammed in in addition to a little facelift.
So strap yourselves in, hit the jump and prepare to be green with envy as we show you an even newer version of BlackBerry Messenger!
Since we know that most of you are just going to gloss over the text and check out the ensuing screenshots, we’ll keep the list of what’s newer than new really brief:
- SMS support — You wanted threaded SMS? Well you’re finally going to be getting it!
- PIN barcode scanning — Too lazy to add your friend to Messenger by entering in their PIN? Just have them click the Barcode option on their devices and, you guessed it, a barcode will show up letting the other party scan it with their BlackBerry camera and immediately add that contact to your list.
- Backup/Restore Messenger list to microSD card — What else need we say?
So tell us, you BlackBerry freaks; were you able to make it through this entire post without having a heart attack?
wow.. very nice improvements for bbm!
BG… you’re the fricken man. I cannot wait for this update to BBM!
HOLY FUCKING SHIT! *IMHOTEP*
i want it NOWWWWWWWWWWW LOL
when will it be released?
Great to see this is coming along and cant wait for it to come out
That’s pimp looking!
it’s a very nice addition to OS 5.0. can’t wait to start using it.
When can we expect bbm/OS 5.0?
Threaded Texts! Finally, AWESOME!
So, now they just need to release OS 5.0+ for my 8330 and I won’t have to kill someone in a fit of jealousy….
The Tour pictured w/ Verizon home screen on Crackberry is said to be running OS 4.7. I hope the 5.0 is sooner than later.
Is there a picture in there of the threaded SMS? I can’t really tell lol
I want this now. I’d trade my iPhone 3G for it. lol
Wow! Looks great! I almost would’ve crap myself, if I wasn’t reading this while on the crapper. Love the site since day one. U & ur staff keep up the good work.
Yes… A pic of the threaded sms!
Good thing Sprint is getting the Tour 9630, cause I doubt 5.0 is coming to 8330s anytime soon. But then again, who knows. I have seen a few things in the last few months (skyfire, the freaking 9630 coming to Sprint so soon, and threaded sms!!!) That have surprised thed crap out of me.
Very cool.
suave…
ugh, Onyx/Bold 9020 (?)…you couldn’t come soon enough.
haha… i am so going to scan in your barcode when i get the new messenger…
Looks awesome, finally a nice refresh of BBM. Cant wait.
threaded sms. literally the only thing i miss from my treo days, THANK YOU RIM
Can we get the .cod files?
That’s fricken great. already love my bb, just makes it that much better.
LOL@you having all the good blackberry news before the crackberry/blackberry sites. That’s why I always read this site first.