Warning! For BBM

Do NOT download BBM for your Android phones from any unauthorized link or apk. These are all unofficial apps.
Blackberry has paused the roll-out of BBM for Androids and iPhones after an unofficial leaked app was downloaded by over 1 million people in less than 8 hours!
Wait for the Official BBM app!

BBM for android and ios put on hold, due to technical issues.

While the release of BlackBerry's new smartphones running the BB 10 OS have so far failed to generate widespread interest, one product that actually kept millions waiting has hit the pause button. The much-awaited global rollout of BlackBerry's BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) app for Android and iPhone has been stopped by BlackBerry citing technical issues. While the BBM for iPhone rollout began on schedule on Saturday from New Zealand and also being available to Indian users the Android app's availability kept on getting delayed. BBM for Android was scheduled to arrive on the Google Play Store at 4:30 PM IST (7 AM EDT) on Friday. Also the official BBM Twitter account (@BBM), whose followers swelled in number over a few hours, wasn't of much help for people waiting eagerly. It had a few jokes to share and an apology much later but didn't clear the air about what was actually causing the delay in the Android app rollout. Finally, after more than 12 hours of BBM for Android's scheduled availability time, Inside BlackBerry,the official BlackBerry blog, had a three-paragraph post that put the blame for the delay on "an unreleased version of the BBM for Android app" that was posted online. According to BlackBerry,"more than 1.1 million active users in the first 8 hours without even launching the official Android app." But the user eagerness in getting BBM on their non-BlackBerry phones led apparently led to some issues. "Consequently, this unreleased version caused issues, which we have attempted to address throughout the day," the post by BlackBerry's Business Social Media Manager Luke Reimer said. As a result the unreleased Android app will be disabled and BlackBerry has stopped, for now, the global roll-out of BBM for Android and iPhone. Those who have downloaded the BBM for iPhone from the Apple App Store, will be able to continue to use BBM. This means that, for now, the BBM for Android and iPhone has been put on hold until further notice. "These issues have not impacted BBM service for BlackBerry," BlackBerry clarifies. BlackBerry had first announced its Android and iOS plans for BBM on May 14 during the launch of its Q5 smartphone and confirmed the availability dates on September 18. BBM has more than 60 million monthly active customers on BlackBerry alone and this figure is expected to multiply with the popular messaging app becoming available on the two platforms

BBM for iphone out, up for download in NZ itunes appstore

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/bbm/id690046600?mt=8

BBM

BBM for Android now available on PlayStore . BBM for iPhone 12:00 AM. IST on Sunday, Sept 22nd, 2013.

Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos

Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos with dual core processor and Android 4.1 now available in India for Rs. 8490.


Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos Specifications

**4.0-inch WVGA(480×800) capacitive touch screen display
**1.2 GHz dual-core processor

**Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
**11.1 mm thick and weighs 128.5 grams
**Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
**3MP rear Camera
**512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD
**3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v 3.0 and aGPS
**1500mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy Trend Duos comes in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 8,490. The phone has not been listed on the Samsung India website or the Samsung eStore yet. The official launch is expected soon.

LG optimus G2 coming to INDIA on September 30.

iOS7 Style

If you want iOS7 styled transparent notification center for Android, download an App called 'Control Center' by Lone Tooth developer. You can swipe up from the base of your phone to bring up the control center. It's customizable as well.

Sony Xperia Z1

It comes
with Snapdragon 800 processor and 20.7 MP camera announced at IFA


Sony Xperia Z1 specifications

**5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
**2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974 (LTE) or MSM8274 (HSPA+)) processor
**Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
**Single Aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back
**20.7MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, HDR photos & videos, 1080p video recording.
**2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
**6.5mm thick and weighs 212 grams
**IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance
**3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
**2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, Upto 64GB expandable memory via microSD card
**4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with APT-X, GPS/ GLONASS, MHL, NFC
**3000mAh Battery with STAMINA mode
The Sony Xperia Z1 comes in Black, White and Purple colors. It would go on sale globally from September 2013. No word on pricing yet.