RIM has released a new version of its Twitter for BlackBerry app that allows users to connect to the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) system. Version 3.0 of the app, released today for BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later, adds BBM integration, either letting users set their latest tweet as their BBM Personal Message or access contacts’ Twitter accounts directly through their BBM profiles.
New Twitter for BlackBerry update adds stronger BBM integration
The latest version of Twitter for BlackBerry has added support for setting a tweet as a BBM Personal Message and accessing Twitter accounts directly through a BBM profile.
The latest version of Twitter for BlackBerry has added support for setting a tweet as a BBM Personal Message and accessing Twitter accounts directly through a BBM profile.
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.
Twitter for BlackBerry has largely lagged behind third-party alternatives, although the last major update, released in December, took steps towards making BBM more prominent and filling out the features list. If you’re interested in getting the updated version, it’s currently available in the BlackBerry App World from the link below.
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