BlackBerry Messenger hasn’t really been significantly updated since it first came out years ago, however, judging by these pictures of an updated BlackBerry Messenger found over on BGR, the new BlackBerry to BlackBerry instant messaging platform has been completely overhauled.
Here is a list of just a few of the new features and enhancements:
- Avatar support — set your own avatar using the Camera or saved photo on your device (this is displayed locally as well as shown next to your Messenger name on your friend’s buddy list)
- GPS location integration — you can now set permissions so friends can always see your location, have to request it each time, or never can see it
- Proximity sensor — we’re guessing this will let you know if you’re within a certain distance of friends (pending, of course, you’re both set to share locations freely with each other)
- Set conversation subjects — this will allow you to organize your convos on the main Messenger screen and label them with subjects to keep track of all your conversations
- Homescreen support — you can pin/sticky actual Messenger contacts directly to the homescreen for easy access!
I know that this is probably just wishful thinking but how great would it be if RIM offered a desktop client for BlackBerry Messenger? I’ll save the for another post.
[Via BGR]
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I haven’t encountered this but of all the things that I wish RIM would do with BB Messenger, I wish to god they would start saving your contacts to a central server. My first Storm I used the BB Messenger quite frequently. Many of my colleagues and I found it a fun way to chat without taking up precious SMS limits and clogging our mailboxes. Unfortunately after my Storm broke after a tragic 3 foot fall on to carpet (go figure! It survived a 6ft fall on to brick!) I had to get a new one and lost all of my contacts and conversations. With AIM and a few other clients, you can keep your contacts no matter where you log in at, making it quick and efficient when you need to communicate via chat instead of SMS or Email.
I would so love for Messenger to get a desktop client!
i would so love a desktop app as well!!!!!