WhatsApp Messenger Launches on BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry 10 provides an ideal platform for social apps such as WhatsApp Messenger to fully leverage innovative new features like BlackBerry Flow, where apps work together, sharing information with each other to quickly lead the customer intuitively to the information they need and to give them the ability to immediately take action.

“BlackBerry has always been about bringing people together in a way that is fast, reliable and impactful,” said, Martyn Mallick, Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development at BlackBerry.

“WhatsApp is a leading mobile messaging app that connects people to their contacts on several platforms, and we are pleased to work with WhatsApp to bring their service to our customers.”

“BlackBerry has been a great platform for WhatsApp for many years,” said Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp. “Delivering WhatsApp on BlackBerry 10 devices is in line with our goals of ensuring that our customers around the world can continue to communicate with the most important people in their lives.”
In building a native application for the BlackBerry 10 platform, WhatsApp has been able to provide a fantastic user experience that leverages the true multi-tasking capabilities of BlackBerry 10. WhatsApp Messenger for BlackBerry 10 provides a high quality messaging experience that utilizes real-time push notifications to alert you when you receive messages- even when the screen is locked.

Fully integrated into BlackBerry Contacts, when the customer launches the app for the first time, WhatsApp can automatically scan existing phone numbers in the contact directory and extract the ones using WhatsApp, to help customers build out their contacts list and get started right away. You can download WhatsApp from here an OTA link will be coming soon

Make sure you BUY the correct BlackBerry 10 device

The following are differences between all of the BlackBerry 10 devices

The London (Z10STL100-1) - The London is the Z10 that was made exclusively for networks that don't have LTE (think smaller markets and developing nations that are just getting 3G or HSPA+). If you're in the U.S. or Canada, odds are you will never see a London.

21Mbps HSPA+
Quad-band HSPA+ 1,2,5/6,8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
Quad band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

The Liverpool (Z10STL100-2) - The Liverpool is the Z10 for GSM carriers in Europe and the rest of the world that have LTE. This device can be used

Quad band LTE 3, 7, 8, 20 (1800/2600/900/700 MHz)
Tri band HSPA+ 1, 5/6, 8 (2100/850/900 MHz)
Quad band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

The Lisbon (Z10STL100-3) - The Lisbon is the Z10 for GSM North American carriers that have LTE. This is one that pretty much every carrier in Canada has, and the one that AT&T and T-Mobile will end having as well.

Quad band LTE 2, 5, 4, 17 (700/850/1700/1900 MHz)
Tri band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6 (850/1900/2100 MHz)
Quad band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

The Laguna (Z10STL100-4) - The Z10 for CDMA carriers that have LTE (aka the Verizon Z10).

LTE Band-13 (700MHz)
CDMA Cell-band and PCS-band (850/1900 MHz)
WCDMA Band-1 and Band-8 (2100/900 MHz)

If you are in Africa make sure your device has STL100-2 and you can view this by typing “myver” without the quotes in any writing able application on your device. This does not mean the other devices will not work, but they are not optimised for the region, meaning you might face likely connectivity problem on data. Thought the STL100-2 does not support LTE on the devices

Introducing the BlackBerry TK Victory {concept}

Features Overview

•  World Phone
•  Dual-band GSM/CDMA | HSDPA & HSUPA | LTE | Network Support
•  Phone | Video Calling
•  Voice Dial | Voice Memo
•  Email | BBM | Organiser (Calendar, Memo, Task)
•  Predictive text input | Text messaging | Instant messaging
•  Browser | Adobe Flash 10.X support | HTML 5
•  Weather application integration
•  Social Networking integration
•  BlackBerry App World | Google Play integration
•  Front-facing and Rear cameras | Skype
•  HD Cameras & HD Video recording
•  Bluetooth v4.0
•  Wi-Fi 802.11g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Wi-Fi Media controller
•  BlackBerry Wireless Media Server integration
•  Hotspot Notification
•  DLNA Certified® with auto-synchronisation
•  Tethered modem support
•  GPS with A-GPS Support
•  Digital compass with GPS software calibration
•  NFC Built-in | ISIS software | IrisAccess Platform | HID Global software
•  e-Wallet functionality
•  Media: Pictures | Music Player | Video Player
•  Swipe navigational control
•  Universal Search functionality
•  Security and encryption software government certified
•  Remote locate/lock/wipe with BlackBerry Protect
•  Passcode protection
•  Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
•  Single key device Lock/Power
•  32GB Samsung Flash memory with sharing & partitioning encryption
•  Expandable memory (Up to 64GB microSDHC)
•  Memory Management Software built-in

While numerous concepts have been submitted, none have touch on the more realistic approach to the real world of usage and handling like how the TK Victory is about to. Designed for everyone in mind, from suits to skirts, to overalls to hardhats, the TK Victory, the first qwerty BlackBerry 10 powered true superphone.

Corning makes its debut with the introduction of Lotus Glass on the beautiful curved wrap around 3.5" screen showing vivid high-res colours supported by QDEF technology from Nanosys. Taking notes from the BlackBerry PlayBook, away with the trackpad and physical front keys, the removal is replaced by software-based keys with a smaller swipe bezel on all four sides. Standing tall at 119x66mm with a new depth of an astonishing 8.5mm weighing 130g the Victory is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core 2.0GHz Grey ARM Cortex MPCore with vSMP allowing ease with multi-tasking, rich graphics, cascades, animated interfaces and menus and more. Equipped not just for media, the 32GB on-board storage holds plenty for your choosing (encrypted email and files partitioning option), but the 2GB iRAM (independent RAM) is the bonus that will help run your Victory to its full capacity.

Bringing back the dual LED notifications from the TK1.5 Titan {concept} allow designation of Bluetooth-connected devices to blink connectivity on their own with messages occupying the second. The Victory introduces the front-facing camera with an output of 8MP with call-to-call and Skype options with a 12 MP (3300 x 2484 pixels) rear camera Carl Zeiss optics, optical sensor, autofocus, dual LED Xenon flash shooting video at 1080p HD @30fps featuring 5x loseless digital zoom, video stabilization, simultaneous HD video and image recording.

Designed to be the one phone you will need, the TK Victory is jam packed with goodies. Using the Apple designed nano-SIM, LTE is on-board along with being both GSM and CDMA. Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi n/g/ac will keep you connected to devices and networks. Wi-Fi Auto-spot is the new Hotspot locator and saver on the battery. DLNA Certified means you will be able to stream, copy, share, and backup your Victory without the mess of wires. Built-in NFC with built-in software support from ISIS, Iris, and HID Global will gain you access with your device to authorised entries.


Audio should never sound muffled! The now visible microphone below the keyboard supports voice output feedback along the noise cancellation. Located to the sides, (and this is kick-ass) the re-located dual speakers letting you lay your device flat on the face or back no matter the surface. Useful for speakerphone mode, while driving, conference calls, or just some awesome music and video playback. The complete back has been fitted with a rubberised coating with micro-beads to the left and right ensuring that a slip never happens again. Making power management that much easier, the TK Victory is complete with a single Lock/Power key to maintain a days plus worth of communication, fun, and of course work. And to help you along through the day the TK Victory is accompanied with a 1950mAh li-ion battery.