BlackBerry smartphones to get access to Windows Live services
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Microsoft, in collaboration with Research In Motion (RIM), recently announced that BlackBerry smartphone users will finally be able to access Windows Live services while on the go.
The integration of the Microsoft-branded service will introduce an enhanced level of functionality between the different online services and the BlackBerry platform.
The convenience of being able to check your Windows Live Hotmail account will be one of the standard features customers will now be able to tap into once the service goes live. Here are a list of Windows Live Hotmail features that can be utilized through the smartphone’s interface:
- Use BlackBerry ‘push’ technology for automatic message delivery and message synchronization so the customers on the internet account is up-to-date with actions taken on their BlackBerry smartphone
- Use a dedicated inbox for Windows Live Hotmail messages, which are automatically delivered to the smartphone. Customers can also select to receive their Windows Live Hotmail messages, along with messages from other e-mail accounts, within a single inbox on their BlackBerry smartphone
- Display HTML e-mail with the ability to view graphics, Web links, and contact photos in emails
However, one of the more well-used features of Windows Live – Windows Live Messenger – will finally be available for BlackBerry users. Here’s a list of all the different Windows Live Messenger features that’ll be available from the get go:
- Send instant messages and join group chats
- Set status and see the presence of friends and colleagues within Windows Live Messenger or their contact cards
- Customize status messages
- Save conversations
- Showcase their Display Picture (Avatar)
- Send and receive pictures and files
- Use more than 60 emoticons
The Windows Live services for BlackBerry smartphones is expected to be available beginning this summer with support for multiple languages. Don’t forget to drop by QJ.NET again for more updates regarding this and more news on the BlackBerry smartphone.
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