'We are excited to welcome Samsung customers in Africa to the global BBM community,� said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President for BBM at BlackBerry. BBM will form part of Samsung�s Messaging Hub as a complementary addition to the current slate of propriety and third party messaging services that Samsung customers enjoy. Samsung GALAXY smartphone users will have access to an extensive range of BBM features, including BBM chats and multi-person chats with BBM Groups, as well as the ability to share photos and voice notes. Samsung users will join a vibrant community of 60 million BlackBerry� smartphones customers who rely on BBM to stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues every day. It�s really about giving the African market what they want � and what they want is choice.� This is another way that we are providing our customers with a more integrated lifestyle experience and a powerful new way of communicating and sharing. By offering an additional messaging service through our Samsung Messaging Hub, it has never been easier to stay connected.

�We are focused on driving consumer experiences based on customisation to suit every lifestyle. �We are pleased to officially announce that BBM will be available for Samsung GALAXY smartphones across Africa,� said George Ferreira, VP and COO of Samsung Electronics Africa. Samsung today confirmed that when BBM�, the mobile social network, launches for Android smartphones on the 21st September 2013, it will be available as a free download for Samsung GALAXY smartphones across Africa from the Google Play store.

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