BBM for Windows Phone now out of beta

Just in case you haven’t noticed BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone is now out of beta. It was first introduced in July as a beta release for Windows Phone 8 users. Now, the app is officially up for download on Windows Phone Store. This version of the app (1.01) fixes any of the bugs found during beta and adds the prerequisite performance improvements. It will also supposedly load faster than before.

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The messaging service is just like BBM but adds a latter of encryption that is shared exclusively by the sender and the recipient. It has a new random symmetric key for message encryption that means if one of your encryption keys gets compromised it won’t expose all your messages.

Source: BGR

Amazon pushes new software update for Fire Phone

Amazon is looking to better your experience with the Fire Phone with this new update. Version 3.5.1 includes improved battery life; Quick Switch feature that lets you double press the home button to switch between or shut down apps; and the ability to create folders of apps or content on the app grid. You can now also pin your favorite apps on the home carousel and delete emails directly from the home screen. You also get the ability to create lenticular photos with 11 still images instead of 3. Here’s a link that lists down the new features and how users can gain access to the latest update.

Source: Android Central