Samsung today confirmed That When BBM ™ , the mobile social network , launches for Android smartphones on the 21st September 2013 , it will be available as a free download for Samsung Galaxy smartphones across Africa from the Google Play store .
" We are pleased to officially announce BBM That will be available for Samsung Galaxy smartphones across Africa , " said EmmanouilRevmatas , Director of Hand Held Products , Samsung Electronics West Africa . " We are focused on driving consumer experiences based on Customisation to suit every lifestyle . By offering an additional messaging service through our Samsung Messaging Hub , it has never been Easier to stay connected . This is another way That we are providing our customers with a more integrated lifestyle experience and a powerful new way of communicating and sharing. It's really giving the African market about what They Want - and What They want is choice . "
Samsung users will join a vibrant community of 60 million BlackBerry ® smartphone customers who rely on BBM to stay in touch with friends , family and colleagues every day . Samsung GALAXY smartphone users will have access to an Extensive range of BBM features , treats Including BBM chats and multi -person chats with BBM Groups , as well as the Abitur to share photos and voice notes . BBM will form part of Samsung ' s Messaging Hub as a complementary Addition to the current slate of propriety and third party messaging services That Samsung customers enjoy.
" We are excited to welcome Samsung customers in Africa to the global BBM community , " said Andrew Bocking , executive vice president for BBM at BlackBerry . "Samsung customers will enjoy the conversational immediacy offers BBM That With The distinctive ' R ' That lets you know your message has been read . They'll Also be pleased with the BBM Gives Them Control Over Their contact lists and how They Their share information . Every customer gets a unique BBM PIN , so you do not Have to give out your phone number or email address to a new or casual contact . "
BBM for Android can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store on 21st September 2013 and is compatible with GALAXY That smartphone devices run Android 4.0 (Ice -Cream Sandwich) and above . Data charges may apply , as determined to to by the local operators and service providers.
