WhatsApp messenger for BlackBerry 10 has been doled out, even as its developers have bestowed the Z10 with a native version of the messaging service. It has of course been declared that the smartphones which will be following the first BB10-powered introduction will also stand witness to this release.
Expected to strike the refurbished storefront of the manufacturer since last week, the app has finally entered BB World’s abode. While BBM has been a key highlight of the company’s phones, it can only be employed when used for conversations with other BB loyalists. On the other hand, the messaging service which is under consideration can be used for texting between other OS-driven handsets as well.
This app has mainly been targeted at replacing SMS by permitting cross-platform messaging free of any charge for the first year of usage. Since it consumes the same data from users’ Internet plans, there is no bar or even additional fee on utilizing this service, for as long as the scheme allows. At present, the Z10 is the only handset packing the relevant OS to be blessed with this introduction, with the Q10 still in the works.
A post on the official company blog cites that using this app will authorize owners to check their notifications through a locked screen as well. The utility will bring every person in their contact list all in one place. Users should be able to avoid wasting any time while constructing the friend list, owing to the automatic contact scanning feature.
WhatsApp messenger for BlackBerry 10 has scrambled onto the storefront and has been made available for download. As mentioned earlier, the app can be installed for free only for the first year. However, owners will be charged $0.99 once the said duration expires.
To summarize, here’s what BB owners can benefit from while utilizing the app:
– Ability to check notifications through a locked screen
– Full integration of BB contacts
– Automatic contact scanning feature