BlackBerry resumes BBM rollout for android, iphone

The wait for the BBM app for Android and iOS devices is coming to an end. BlackBerry has made an official announcement resuming the rollout of BBM around the globe.

The BBM app is on the Google Play and the App Store and can be downloaded for free. But one cannot start using it right away as there is a waiting list.

According to BlackBerry, those who signed up at BBM.com prior to the launch can use BBM starting now. An email from BlackBerry would say: "We promised you'd be the first to know when BBM for Android and iPhone is available. We're excited to announce that the rollout has resumed! Due to incredible demand there is a line-up to start using BBM. But, since you took the time to sign up in advance, we'd like to give you the chance to start using BBM on Android or iPhone right away without having to wait in line".

Unfortunately, those who did not register earlier will have to wait. After downloading the app, one will have to submit one's email address to reserve a spot in the waiting list.

The statement posted on the BlackBerry blog states that about six million people signed up for information about BBM at BBM.com. BlackBerry has confirmed that in just seven hours, about one million Android users started using the unreleased version of the BBM for Android. The company plans to update further developments on Twitter.