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The Most fantastic Chat app being offered by BlackBerry is now available for Android and apple users too.The app will be available for devices running on Android 4.0 and up. For Apple, iOS6 and iOS7 will get to use Blackberry's instant chat application.

Instant messaging service, BBM will finally be up for download on the Android and iPhone markets today. It will be available for free on Google Play Store and Apple Store.

BBM will be available for Android smart phones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean beginning at 4.30pm on September 21. BBM for iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7 will become available for each market on the App Store schedule of 12:01am local time on September 22. 

A lot of fake apps are currently on Google Play Store fooling thousands of consumers. One such app was called ‘Blackberry Messenger BBM" and was downloaded by over 100,000 users until it was removed from the store. However, the official BBM app is only available in New Zealand for iPhone customers. Global roll out is underway. The official Android version will show up here when it is released.

BBM will be available for Android smart phones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean beginning at 4.30pm on September 21. BBM for iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7 will become available for each market on the App Store schedule of 12:01am local time on September 22. 

A lot of fake apps are currently on Google Play Store fooling thousands of consumers. One such app was called ‘Blackberry Messenger BBM" and was downloaded by over 100,000 users until it was removed from the store. However, the official BBM app is only available in New Zealand for iPhone customers. Global roll out is underway. The official Android version will show up here when it is released.

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on three particular stories of interest today.

Android is the most popular smartphone platform among U.S. subscribers, according to new data from comScore.

Rumors suggest that Apple may release the iOS 4.3 update around 1 p.m. ET today,

Warner Bros. has begun delivering movies through Facebook, enabling U.S. users to watch titles on the platform for $3.

HTC Flyer
Instead of making another (yawn) black tablet, HTC’s tablet is made from aluminium with white accents, which it instantly stand out while remaining unmistakebly HTC.  It feels very solid in the hand and certainly is a premium product, although it's manageable 415g . The multitouch 7-inch screen has a resolution of 1024x600.

Another black tablet. Sure it's nice looking, but stylistucally hard   from 10-inch rivals. At 425g there's a mere 10g  between this and the Flyer. The 7-inch screen has a 1024x600 resolution and multitouch support, during our time with the Playbook at CES it felt very responsive.

HTC Flyer
Surprisingly HTC has decided to launch the Flyer on Android 2.4, instead of Honeycomb, although an update is coming soon. But instead of using Android's UI it will be running a new version of HTC Sense, which has been optimised for tablets, promising 3D graphics. It looks good, but until we get a chance to try it, we'll opt for the Playbook.

BlackBerry Playbook 
Last year RIM brought QNX and has used its technology to power a brand new OS. Open applications appear in a carousel in the centre of the screen, these are live, so update automatically. Flick up to close them and swipe left to swap between. Underneath, are five categories: All, Internet, Media, Blackberry and Games, click each one and relevant icons appear underneath. Swipe up from the bottom at any point to return to the main menu. It is exceptionally intuitive and different to anything we've seen.

HTC Flyer
Surprisingly the Flyer runs a 1.5Ghz single processor, with 1GH RAM, instead of dual core. OK, HTC seems to be targetting more business users than gamer (although you'll get an OnLive app) and for day-to-day tasks there isn't a great difference between single and dual cores, but, every other new tablet has dual cores.

Blackberry PlaybookRIM has equipped the Playbook with a dual core processor and 1Gb RAM. During out time with the device it felt exceptionally quick, effortlessly letting us swap between 3D games, Video and we browser. Impressive.

HTC Flyer
The Flyer has 32GB internal memory, expandable via a MicroSD slot. Elsewhere there's Bluetooth 3.0 and N WiFi. It launches with 3G and WiFi, with a WiFi only version coming later.

BlackBerry Playbook 
Released initially in a WiFi version, with a 3G version coming later. In the meantime Blackberry users can use their handsets as a modem. It comes initially with 16GB internal storage and a microSD slot, although larger capacities may be available.

Best tablets 7-inches: Conclusion

In terms of processor power,  the Flyer lags behind the Playbook, it also loses marks for not launching with Honeycomb.Although it does have a unique selling point in the form of HTC Scribe and we love its design and build. In contrast tThe Playbook isn't going to win any design innnovation awards, but having used it, we were really impressed by it's power and usability.  The unique OS is what sets the Playbook apart from the pack and could prove a winner.  But this all depends on on crucial factor - price, both tablets need to remain competitive, and be well under £500 to compete with the iPad.

HTC Flyer launch date: Q2, link: HTC

Blackberry Playbook launch date: TBC, link: RIM

BlackBerry PlayBook release date just a month after the iPad 2?\

With tech's big names clamouring to get the second generation of tablets into the shops post-MWC, RIM are reportedly gearing up for the launch of their own tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, in a bid to steal some lucrative market share from Jobs and Co.

According to an exclusive news post, the good people over at BGR.com claim that they have been "told by multiple sources that RIM's first tablet will be launching on April 10th", which puts the release date of BlackBerry's own claim to tablet fame just a month after that of the iPad 2 in the States.


We went hands-on with the Berry PlayBook back at CES in January, and came over all funny for its slick interface and feather-light 408g weight. However, since January a lot of the features we were so excited about on the PlayBook have become the tablet norm in the wake of MWC. An iPad competitor it may have been back in January, but is the PlayBook turning up to late to the party? Let us know what you think, as always, via e-mail or on the T3 Twitter feed.

For some people, cell phones are not just some pieces of equipments anymore. The device has turned into some style device. It means, when a person chose a cell phone, the functions were not the only considerations. Well, we all know that the cell phone is the communication media, but today, the cell phone’s functions are not only about the communication, but it’s also about style, prestige and also entertainment. So, if you are the stylish person type, surely you would want to get the excellent stylish cell phones. The new Verizon Blackberry Storm 2 might be the perfect options for you.

The BlackBerry itself has been considered as the one of best kinds of cell phones so far. This is the excellent example of the excellent smart cell phones. There are many functions that this brand could do. So, what is so special about the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2? This is definitely the perfect kinds of cell phones for you especially some young businessmen who want to combine between style and functions. With the 3.25 inches wide, and with the 480 x 360 (the capacity of the) screen, surely this is the perfect kind of cell phones’ users who want to have the excellent BlackBerry product.

The most special thing about the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2 is that this BlackBerry type uses the touchscreen. This is certainly something new for the BlackBerry lovers. This Storm 2 type also has the Wi-Fi Connections. It has the storing capacity up to 18 gyga bytes, which is being separated into two memories, 2 gyga bytes for the internal memory and the 16 gyga bytes for the memory SD card. It has the 3.5 mm headset. If you need the GPS and Bluetooth functions, you may get it in this cell phone. Basically, this is the excellent combination of the style and functions.