Okay, today is 21st September 2013. This is the day Blackberry promised BBM will be on Google Playstore. It is 22:15 and BBM is still not in the Playstore yet. Lucky me, a friend send me a link to download what seems to be a beta version of BBM for me to test. My apology to BlackBerry for testing it before it enters the market, but then agan it will help you marketing wise and who knows my input can provide some future enhancement for BBM.
The first time you open the BBM app, you will be ask to register yourself usng a valid email. Just follow the procedure and you will receive your BBM Pin. If you forgot to safe your in number, click your name on top to open this screen:
Click on Show Barcode to open this screen below and you have your pin there.
Note: All personal details of my friend and I are covered to protect our personal details.
Afterwards, you are ready to use BBM.
Warning: what I use is a working beta version, so the released version might be different, but the operation should not be too far from this beta version.
Now, my impression on BBM:
Initial Processes
The email registration to get the pin is a bit annoying, but all messaging apps are alike. It takes sometimes to finish the registration, so bare with it guys.
Screen Design
Simple, very BlackBerry 10 and easy to understand.
It is clear that the sense of menu organization style is totally different to most messaging app in Android. BlackBerry keeps everything as simple as possible, but they should think about not spreading the menu all over the place (hidden in right, left, and bottom panels). For Android users, too many hidden menu doesn't mean the app is cool but making it less accessible.
Also, the screen are only designed for smartphones, not tablet. I do hope the released version can compensate for tablet so user like won't have to turn the tablet back and forth. Please also note, some users are using smartpones that can be switched into tablets, like Asus Padfone.
Chat Screen
It's BBM. What can I say? Well, why is that emoji so tiny? Please remember that millions of BBM users are youngsters and elders and Android some smartphones' screens have higher resolution, some even reached over 1920x1080 pixels. BlackBerry needs compensate the possibility that the screen resolutions have different calculation of font sizes.
Other than that, the limited picture size is a breeze to download quickly. The message sending status is always the advantage over competitors.
Some Unstability
Maybe because I'm testing a beta version, but some unstability, if not weird functionality is happening. Mine is I cannot be invited, but I can invite others. Another friend can invite, but the acceptance didn't get through. Another cannot invite or get invited.
Background Operation
As usual, BBM is always running in the background so it will always be on. A small BBM icon will appear and stays there. In notification screen, it will state 'Connected' as its status. When you received a messege from your friend, it will appear as additional notification with your friend's name and profile pic appear to the left ofthe message.
Conclusion on Part 2
So far, BBM has created, accidentally or planned, a strong viral marketing in Android community, especially in Indonesia and India, a lot of peole cannot wait for BBM to arrive. Even BlackBerry's management down here has stated that their BBM will surpass WhatsApp or Line. That remains to be seen.
This first impression will continue on Part 3 when the released version finally downloadable in Playstore.
The first time you open the BBM app, you will be ask to register yourself usng a valid email. Just follow the procedure and you will receive your BBM Pin. If you forgot to safe your in number, click your name on top to open this screen:
Click on Show Barcode to open this screen below and you have your pin there.
Note: All personal details of my friend and I are covered to protect our personal details.
Afterwards, you are ready to use BBM.
Warning: what I use is a working beta version, so the released version might be different, but the operation should not be too far from this beta version.
Now, my impression on BBM:
Initial Processes
The email registration to get the pin is a bit annoying, but all messaging apps are alike. It takes sometimes to finish the registration, so bare with it guys.
Screen Design
Simple, very BlackBerry 10 and easy to understand.
It is clear that the sense of menu organization style is totally different to most messaging app in Android. BlackBerry keeps everything as simple as possible, but they should think about not spreading the menu all over the place (hidden in right, left, and bottom panels). For Android users, too many hidden menu doesn't mean the app is cool but making it less accessible.
Also, the screen are only designed for smartphones, not tablet. I do hope the released version can compensate for tablet so user like won't have to turn the tablet back and forth. Please also note, some users are using smartpones that can be switched into tablets, like Asus Padfone.
Chat Screen
It's BBM. What can I say? Well, why is that emoji so tiny? Please remember that millions of BBM users are youngsters and elders and Android some smartphones' screens have higher resolution, some even reached over 1920x1080 pixels. BlackBerry needs compensate the possibility that the screen resolutions have different calculation of font sizes.
Other than that, the limited picture size is a breeze to download quickly. The message sending status is always the advantage over competitors.
Some Unstability
Maybe because I'm testing a beta version, but some unstability, if not weird functionality is happening. Mine is I cannot be invited, but I can invite others. Another friend can invite, but the acceptance didn't get through. Another cannot invite or get invited.
Background Operation
As usual, BBM is always running in the background so it will always be on. A small BBM icon will appear and stays there. In notification screen, it will state 'Connected' as its status. When you received a messege from your friend, it will appear as additional notification with your friend's name and profile pic appear to the left ofthe message.
Conclusion on Part 2
So far, BBM has created, accidentally or planned, a strong viral marketing in Android community, especially in Indonesia and India, a lot of peole cannot wait for BBM to arrive. Even BlackBerry's management down here has stated that their BBM will surpass WhatsApp or Line. That remains to be seen.
This first impression will continue on Part 3 when the released version finally downloadable in Playstore.
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