Mobigyaan - We recently heard BlackBerry CEO, Jon Chen saying that BBM will be monetized and well, it seems BlackBerry is already on its way to bring sponsored ads in BBM.
In the Beta Zone version of BBM, BlackBerry has started testing sponsored channels and sponsored invitations in the invites section. The sponsored channels will show up in updates.
When Blackberry announced that it was bringing an Android-based device to market, it promised that it could do so without compromising its own reputation for security. Yesterday, the company shared some of the changes it made to Google’s Android OS, and how those changes impact the upcoming Blackberry Priv.
BlackBerry has added a subscription plan in its attempt to make BBM more revenue-inclined. The Canadian Company has stripped-off timed images, time messages and ability to retract messages on its new BBM version for standard users.
In as much as I like this feature, there's really nothing that will make me opt for a subscription. Not now, not in a million years.
Imagine this scenario. You're having a bad day and because you're pissed off, you send a nasty text message to your boss. But no sooner have you sent your message on its way, then you find out that your boss has given you a raise. Uh oh! What can you do? If you were using an average, ordinary messaging app, your best bet is to look for a new job.
