BBM for iOS Available Now, Android Version Still on the Way (Update)

As expected from earlier today when BlackBerry said that BBM would be available later, the app is indeed available now on iOS, while the Android version still has yet to show up in the Google Play store, but should be live shortly (UPDATE: Available now). Downloading and installing the app will give you the ability to chat with your BlackBerry-wielding cohorts without them having to resort to third-party messaging apps, which are theres quite a lack of in BlackBerry World.

BlackBerry originally had planned to launch the BBM app for iOS and Android last month, but that was abruptly delayed for unknown reasons probably because the app wasnt ready for primetime yet. And it still doesnt seem its quite ready, as BlackBerry is putting up a wait list for those wanting to give the app a try in an effort to make sure that the app sees a smooth rollout, or it might just be afraid that the first wave of users may crash the companys servers.

To that end, BlackBerry is implementing a registration wait list. This means that when you open the app, youll have to enter an email address to reserve your spot. However, anyone that signed up for information about the iOS and Android apps at BBM.com in the past wont have to wait. New signups, though, will have to wait until BlackBerry feels comfortable enough to roll the apps out to more users.