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BBM for Android coming to the Samsung Apps store Aug 5th 2013, 15:49, by Robert Nelson BlackBerry still needs to offer an official release date, however Samsung has recently begun talking about BBM for Android. They have yet to drop anything in terms of a release date, but they have mentioned terms such as “upcoming” and “soon.” The important part to remember is the definition of “soon” usually varies depending on who is doing the talking. In this case Samsung is pointing towards the upcoming availability of the BBM for Android app in the Samsung Apps store. This next bit shouldn’t be much of a surprise in terms of app availability, however Samsung also mentioned how BBM for Android was coming to the Play Store. “Samsung has announced that the upcoming BBM app will be available in the Google Play and the Samsung App store soon and available to all Samsung GALAXY smartphone consumers across Africa.” The interesting part here comes in with those last few words; across Africa. This particular press release was pointed towards that market and was pushing benefits of BBM as giving Samsung customers access the the BBM social network. Further details here pointed towards this being available as “part of Samsung Messaging Hub as a complementary addition to the current slate of propriety and third party messaging services.” Of course, the features of BBM will remain the same as what we have been seeing with the leaks. Basically, that includes person-to-person chats, multi-person chats and BBM Groups. There was also mention of the ability to share images and voice notes. Otherwise, while we don’t expect BBM for Android to arrive as a paid service, there was mention about how the app would be available “at no cost” at launch. That all being said, now we need to see which other markets Samsung will be pushing the availability of BBM. VIA: CrackBerry Story Timeline Leaked screens of BBM for Android surface BlackBerry CEO cans BBM for Android BBM for Android still missing with no release date in sight BBM for Android could arrive as late as September 21 BBM for Android screenshots leak as beta group expands Google "All Access" music may arrive as a Verizon bundle offering Aug 5th 2013, 15:22, by Robert Nelson There has been talk of a music service for AT&T users from Beats Audio and we already know that Cricket Wireless offers Muve Music. Looking forward though, it appears as if Verizon Wireless users may be getting Google Play Music All Access. Coming by way of Billboard, there is word that Google and Verizon are currently in talks to offer this as a bundled service option. The details aren’t yet public and instead are coming by way of “executives knowledgeable with the discussions.” The catch here, while it seems the talks are underway, there also appears to still be plenty left to iron out. Or in other words, it seems as if it may still be some time before Verizon users will be able to bundle in an All Access account. To further that point, it was mentioned that the talks are still in the “early stages.” Part of the discussion is on payments. Otherwise, it seems clear that Google will benefit from this arrangement. It was said the All Access service currently has between 250,000 and 500,000 users, though some of those are still under the trial period. With Verizon having roughly 100 million subscribers, that All Access subscriber number could jump considerably for Google. This could also be seen as a perk for the customer as the billing would be rolled into the regular Verizon service. Aside from payments, it also appears as if some of the talk deals with the free trial periods. Or more specifically, who is going to cover the cost of those periods. Basically, the royalties still need to be paid, even if the user isn’t yet paying. Further details point towards Verizon not wanting to pick up the tab, but also towards Google as pushing this as a way for Verizon to attract new customers. Bottom line here, assuming the details can be worked out, this could be a win-win-win for Google, Verizon and the users. Of course, that assumes the details do get worked out and All Access accounts do come available through Verizon. Otherwise, this isn’t the first time we have had Google Play Music mentioned in conjunction with Verizon. Those remembering back to the recent DROID announcement will likely remember anyone picking up one of those three handsets will get 6-months of All Access for free. Story Timeline Google Play Music update reduces data usage, brings faster downloads Google Music All Access bumps to $9.99 starting next month Google Play Music All Access extends to New Zealand and Australia Verizon hands out 6 months free Google Music All Access with new DROID phones Google Play Music, Movies and TV updated with Chromecast support

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