Microsoft and RIM Bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry
Posted by Tom Warren on 12 May 2008 - 15:33 · 5 comments & 3653 views
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#2 Posted by nowimnothing on 12 May 2008 - 18:26
- I would guess this will be part of/piggy-backed on the 4.5 release of the blackberry software... the full release mentions HTML email and that was one thing mentioned as an addition for 4.5.
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#3 Posted by briangw on 12 May 2008 - 23:44
- Windows Live Messenger already works on the Blackberry. Running on my work's 8320.
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#4 Posted by Troll on 13 May 2008 - 01:48
- Excellent! Looking forward to more things for the BB. Already love the google maps with GPS (although not from Microsoft, and not an exclusive BB thing)
The integration of Windows Live services into the BlackBerry platform will allow customers who use Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their BlackBerry smartphone to benefit from the BlackBerry platform architecture with the ability to communicate in real time using push technology, and an exceptional mobile communications experience. Customers will also be able to seamlessly access their Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger account from their BlackBerry smartphone by simply entering their Windows Live e-mail address and password once.
“The BlackBerry platform is respected around the world for providing optimized messaging capabilities, and RIM continues to look for ways to provide customers with a wide range of communications options and the best possible mobile experience,” said Mark Guibert, vice president, Corporate Marketing at RIM. “Our relationship with Microsoft and the addition of Windows Live services to BlackBerry smartphones help us build on that strategy for our customers.”