It took one failed launch and almost a month after that failed launch but BBM is finally here. BBM downloaded by 10 million users withing 24 Hrs of its official launch, no surprise there.
All the users who switched from blackberry to android or iphone has obviously missed their favourite app.
so here i am presenting you with a list of features of both BBM and Whatsapp.
All the users who switched from blackberry to android or iphone has obviously missed their favourite app.
so here i am presenting you with a list of features of both BBM and Whatsapp.
| BBM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invite Friends |
Yes
eg by SMS, Facebook, Hangouts, Google+, Email, LinkedIn or Skype
|
Yes
eg by SMS, email, NFC, PIN or QR Code Scan
| ||
| Address Book auto-update | Yes | No | ||
| Registration type | By cell phone number | By E-Mail | ||
| Use on multiple devices | No | No | ||
| Chat features |
Sending text messages, emoticons
attachments voice messages, photos (gallery or camera), location, contacts, videos
Copy complete chat history
|
Sending text messages, emoticons
attachments voice messages, photos (gallery or camera)
Copy complete chat history
Add another chat partner
| ||
| Group Chats | Yes | Yes | ||
| Broadcasts | Yes | Yes | ||
| Widgets | No | Yes | ||
| Additional functions |
Adjustment of layout and notifications for each chat
Blocking contacts
Direct call from contacts
|
Group management (appointments, tasks, lists, notes, photos)
Blocking contacts
"Pinging" of people
| ||
| Price | Free for 1 year. 0.99 cents per year afterwards. | Free |
Both BBM and whatsapp has certain features which gives one advantage over other, depending on the user's preferences.
For example for some people BBM being PIN based is a good thing as it protects their privacy and you don't have to inform your friends every time you change you'r mobile number. For the other bunch its a rather they prefer whatsapp as it automatically scans your contact list for the person available on whatsapp.
BBM would be preferred by those people who are concerned about their privacy.
And also considering the time it would take all your close buddies to switch to BBM will ultimately decide the BBM fate. For me most of my friends have already installed the BBM.
Some because of our same views and others because they want to have a taste of that forbidden fruit which until now was exclusive to blackberry phones.
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