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BlackBerry Waiting For Apple To Clear Messenger App For IPhones

By TechTaffy Desk

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Its been a couple of weeks since the BlackBerry Messenger app was sent for review to Apple, says Alex Kinsella, a senior account manager with BlackBerry.

Apple reviews every app submitted based on a set of technical, content, and design criteria. Review times can vary for each app. Companies can also request an expedited review of the app, though these are granted on a limited basis. You can read about Apple’s app review process here. 

BlackBerry says the Messenger will be available on Android soon. 

[Image courtesy: BlackBerry]

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