BBM

What does BBM Mean?

BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) is a Cross-Platform mobile messaging and voice over IP (VoIP) service developed by BlackBerry Limited. It allows users to send text messages, images, videos, and voice notes to other BBM users. BBM also supports group chats, file transfers, and Screen sharing.

BBM was originally launched in 2005 as a proprietary messaging service for BlackBerry smartphones. However, it was later ported to other mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. BBM is known for its security and reliability, making it popular among users who value privacy and confidentiality.

BBM uses a closed messaging system, which means that messages are encrypted and can only be read by the intended recipient. This makes it more secure than other messaging services that use Open or unencrypted protocols. BBM also has a number of features that make it easy to use, such as read receipts, message delivery notifications, and the ability to send messages offline.

Applications

BBM is an important tool for communication and collaboration in a variety of settings. It is used by businesses, government agencies, and individuals for a variety of purposes, including:

• Business communication: BBM is used by many businesses for internal communication and collaboration. It allows employees to send messages, share files, and have video conferences from anywhere with an Internet connection.
• Government communication: BBM is used by many government agencies for secure communication. It is used to share sensitive information, coordinate operations, and stay in touch with citizens.
• Personal communication: BBM is also used by many individuals for personal communication. It is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, share photos and videos, and have group chats.

History

BBM was first launched in 2005 as a proprietary messaging service for BlackBerry smartphones. It quickly became popular among BlackBerry users, and by 2010 it had over 50 million active users. However, the popularity of BBM declined in recent years as other messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, gained popularity.

In 2016, BlackBerry Limited announced that it would be discontinuing the BBM service on May 31, 2019. However, due to public outcry, BlackBerry Limited announced in 2019 that it would be relaunching BBM as a cross-platform messaging service. The new BBM is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and it includes a number of new features, such as end-to-end encryption and support for group video calls.