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BBM Planning To Introduce “Customized PINs”, Ad-Free Subscriptions Soon

Since BBM went cross platform(android and iOS), BlackBerry has been looking at new ways to monetise the instant messaging platform. One of such ways, has been to put adds in your feeds and invites, without necessarily disrupting the experience while chatting.
If you are one of those who find the ads annoying, there may be a way out soon. BlackBerry is said to be testing a subscription based, ad-free version of BBM, that would take the ads away for a small recurring fee.

BlackBerry is also said to be trying out a new paid service, that would let you pick a custom “vanity” PIN for your BBM rather than being assigned one as is the case right now. It is unclear if BlackBerry will allow you use the full range of characters or they would still be limited to the current rage.

Both features are already showing up for users in the BlackBerry beta zone, but aren’t functional as of right now.

So would you pay for an ad free BBM or customised PIN? Do leave your comments.

Jokpeme Joseph Omode stands as a prominent figure in contemporary Nigerian journalism, embodying the spirit of a multifaceted storyteller who bridges history, poetry, and investigative reporting to champion social progress. As the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng), Omode has transformed a digital platform into a vital voice for governance, education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development in Africa. His career, marked by over a decade of experience across media, public relations, brand strategy, and content creation, reflects a relentless commitment to using journalism as a tool for accountability and societal advancement.

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