In the world of mobile cross-platform IM apps, there is absolutely no denying the ever-growing popularity of WhatsApp messenger. It’s quick, reliable, and for the most part free (the BlackBerry version must be paid for after the first year). But, have you ever wondered just how popular the app really is? According to the WhatsApp [...]

Just a quick heads up to all of you BlackBerry users who rely upon WhatsApp Messenger, as an update for the the popular cross-platform messaging application is now available in BlackBerry App World. Apart from various bug fixes, the update allows the app to take advantage of BlackBerry OS’s drop down notification bar. [via App [...]

It comes as no surprise that when most people hear the name “Enflick” they have no idea who they are or the impact they’ve had on the mobile space. Almost two years ago, when the instant messenger craze was still in its infancy, a small Waterloo based start-up called Enflick saw a void with the [...]

When I looked at my BlackBerry yesterday I was treated to the surprise of an update to popular instant messaging app - and hopeful BBM copycat/killer - WhatsApp for my BlackBerry. The new version of WhatsApp is officially released as v2.6.4130 and promises: - Message delivery improvements. - Tweaks to how group chat media is [...]

In the totally over-saturated world of cross-platform messaging apps, WhatsApp has prevailed as a force to be reckoned with. It works great, gets updated regularly, is quick, clean and an extremely reliable alternative to BBM — for those trying to kick the addiction and move to a different OS platform. The only real downside to [...]

Wow! BGR is reporting that their sources at Research in Motion (RIM) are telling them that a deal bringing BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) to Android devices is DEFINITE. As well, talks are apparently occurring to eventually bring BBM to the iOS running iPhones. The rumors continue that the software might be FREE on the competing platforms or [...]

I love BlackBerry Messenger. I use it all day to talk to family and friends. But not all my friends have a BlackBerry. Just not talking to those people seems simple (and logical) enough, but I can’t do that, so what do I do? Enter WhatsApp, the most potentially useful, cross-platform, communication app I’ve seen [...]