BBM Channels Now Available

BBM Channels , a forum connecting people , brands , and active community and real , will be available for BlackBerry users on BlackBerry OS 5 and above as well as the BlackBerry 10 via BlackBerry World .

BlackBerry users can immediately update to the latest version of BBM to have access to the beta after BBM Channels available on Wednesday .

In a press release received Antaranews in Jakarta on Wednesday , Channels made ​​BBM  based on BBM excellence in involvement and communication as well as giving users the tools to build BBM complete community that will allow them to connect with the brand , influential people and others who have common interests .

BBM Channels retaining the core values ​​that deliver BBM to the user control over their content by allowing other users to join or exit the channel permission of the owner of the channel and the channel gives the owner the ability to deliver content according to the needs of their communities .

Channel owners can post messages , share pictures , start discussions , post animated GIFs and chat directly with customers .

Live chat is integrated allowing the owner to offer a schedule of chat channels that allow BBM users can engage directly with their favorite channels one by one .

During times of limited beta for BBM Channels that began in May 2013 , had a lot of people who create channels based on their interests and build community with each other .

This beta expansion will provide an opportunity for BlackBerry users to try out a growing variety of channels and build their communities , either through their own channels or through new contacts who have a common interest in the other channel .

The beta period is also a great time for famous brands to test their content and engage with users .

For example , the Toronto Maple Leafs fans can find the news behind the scenes through the BBM channel Leafs to establish closeness with the team and engage in genuine conversation about their interest in Leafs hockey team . Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs will see a strong user involvement in BBM Channels .

While BBM Channels for iPhone and Android devices will be launched in the coming months .