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  • Apple reports record sales of iPhone 6s, 6s Plus

    Apple (AAPL.O) said it had sold more than 13 million iPhone 6s and 6s Pluses during their first weekend on the market, setting a record for its marquee product.

    The company beat its previous record of 10 million in sales for the previous generation of iPhones in its first weekend in 2014. This year’s results benefited from the inclusion of the Chinese market, where regulatory problems delayed the gadget’s debut last year.

    Analysts had expected the company to sell 12 million to 13 million phones this past weekend.

    “Customers’ feedback is incredible, and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos,” Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said in a statement. “We can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”

    Analysts had said Apple was virtually assured to set a new record for iPhone sales with the inclusion of China, which many expect will soon be the company’s largest market.

    But the figures announced on Monday suggest Apple’s iPhone sales were up overall, said FBR Capital Markets senior analyst Daniel Ives. He said the sales figures should ease investors’ concerns about how Apple will fare amid economic turmoil in China.

    “Demand out of China looks white-hot,” Ives said.

    Moor Insight & Strategy analyst Patrick Moorhead said the sales figures also suggested Apple seized some market share from Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS), its chief rival in the smartphone market.

     

    Apple said the new iPhones would be available in more than 40 additional countries starting October 9, reaching more than 130 countries by the end of the year.

    The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus arrived in stores on Friday, kicking off a sales cycle that will be scrutinised for signs of how much allure remains for the smartphone.

    The company relies heavily on the sale of its flagship iPhones, which generated nearly two-thirds of its revenue in the latest quarter.

    Shares of Apple were down 1.5 percent at $112.97 in early trading.

  • How to get BBM on Android, iOS

    How to get BBM on Android, iOS

    It recorded 10 million downloads within 24 hours of its roll out, but many users in certain geographical locations are yet to have access to the much anticipated BlackBerry Messenger mobile social messaging service (BBM) on Android and iOS.

    Although the application is yet to be officially available in sub-Saharan Africa, it can be downloaded on Samsung Android devices on Samsung Apps store.

    For other devices, BBM can be downloaded here

    For users in other parts of the world, you can download and install BBM on your Android phone, iPhone and iPad! Visit BBM.com on your phone or tablet browser or use the links below:

    BBM for Android

    BBM for iPhone

    BBM for iPad
    Find below additional information that could be helpful

    BBM Roll Out Details:

    1. Download BBM – the easiest way is to visit BBM.com from your Android or iPhone browser*
    2. Once you install the app, open it, and enter your email address to hold your spot in line
    3. We will email you as soon as you reach the front of the line and can start using BBM

    If you are among the millions that took the time to sign up at BBM.com, you can start using BBM immediately without waiting in line.* If you didn’t sign up in advance, don’t worry – we are focused on moving millions of customers through the line as fast as possible.

    Our team of developers and engineers has been working around the clock to bring you BBM – and make some upgrades while we’re at it – and some incredible work has been done. I look forward to sharing more of this with you here, on Inside BlackBerry, soon.

  • BBM finally released on Android, iPhone

    BBM finally released on Android, iPhone

    Blackberry has finally resumed the rolling out of  BlackBerry Messenger mobile social messaging service (BBM) on  iPhone and Android apps.

    The company said in a blog post that the free BBM apps will start showing up in Google Play, Apple App Store and some Samsung App Stores.

    In order to make sure all goes smoothly, you’ll need to line up for a spot by visiting BBM.com from your phone’s browser and entering your information. You’ll get an email when your turn comes up.

    If you have already signed up at bbm.com you should be able to start using the app immediately.

    Last month, the company paused the rollout of the apps after an unreleased version of the Android app was posted online. About a million Android users jumped in within seven hours to grab that version, which the company pulled back.

    In the blog post, the company noted that more than a million people also found a way to “sideload” BBM onto iPhones.

    In May, the struggling Canadian firm announced that it would be rolling out BBM, perhaps the company’s most popular service, to other mobile platforms. It had been exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones. The service features BBM Chat for instant messaging with other users. Additionally, each user has a unique PIN, so you don’t have to give out your phone number to use the service – a privacy feature.

    The company has slashed 4,500 jobs in a last-ditch move to recharge itself. It has so far failed to invigorate its business despite unveiling a new smartphone line and software in January. The company is now an acquisition target.