Consumer version of BBM closing on May 31st

BBM, considered the first messaging service designed for mobile users, will be closing its doors to consumers on May 31st. A note sent to B...

BBM, considered the first messaging service designed for mobile users, will be closing its doors to consumers on May 31st. A note sent to BBM members says that it is "Time to say goodbye." First used internally by employees of BlackBerry parent Research In Motion, BlackBerry Messenger, as the service was originally called, was publicly launched on August 1st, 2005. For many, it was the main reason to purchase a BlackBerry device. 

With BlackBerry becoming irrelevant in the smartphone market and other messaging apps launching, then BlackBerry CEO Thorsten ...

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