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BlackBerry Messenger 7 with Voice Calls Graduates from Beta

Dec 10, 2012, 8:51 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Research In Motion today made a final release of BlackBerry Messenger 7 available to BlackBerry smartphones. The software has been in beta testing since mid-November. This new version of BlackBerry Messenger adds the ability to make voice calls over Wi-Fi. The calling feature connects BBM users to other BBM users for free. The app supports a split-screen function that lets customers talk and text at the same time. The app includes a presence indicator so users know when their contacts are available for a voice call. Calls can be rejected with a text message, and the service works with accessories, such as Bluetooth headsets. The new BBM for BlackBerry 7 is a free download from BlackBerry World. RIM has not said if this feature will be included in BBM for its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 platform.

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T Bone

Dec 11, 2012, 12:32 PM

Of course it will

Of course it will be in Blackberry 10, why else are they rolling it out right before the roll out of Blackberry 10 itself?

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