BlackBerry’s BBM instant messaging service will be available to Android and iPhone users from the weekend.
The free application, which was previously only available on BlackBerry devices, will be launched via Google Play on Saturday and the Apple App Store on Sunday.
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The UK government has arranged a series of mobile alert tests to make sure members of the public can receive information in an emergency. It’s running trials in North Yorkshire, Glasgow and Suffolk with EE, O2 and Vodafone.
Two different technologies are being tested: location-based SMS text messaging and cell broadcast messages.
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Encrypted communications provider Silent Circle says it’s discontinued its Silent Mail email encryption service to avoid the risk of compromising its customers if governments demanded to see user information.
The company points out that it’s not received any government subpoenas, warrants or security letters at the moment.
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Telefónica has announced that it’s closing the TU Me voice-over-IP service next month.
TU Me, which offers free voice calls as well as messaging and photo sharing, was originally launched in May last year. It’s currently available as an Apple iOS, Google Android and BlackBerry application.
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Mobile instant messaging app WhatsApp has more than 250 million monthly active users, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
The company, which launched in 2009, recently confirmed a new daily record of 27 billion messages handled.
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