Downloads of Facebook application for BlackBerry Smartphones passes the million mark

April 1, 2008

Research In Motion today announced that downloads of the Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones application have surpassed the 1,000,000 mark. The easy-to-use mobile software application, which leverages the push-based BlackBerry service and Facebook Platform to offer an unparalleled mobile experience for Facebook users, was launched at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment 2007 show on October 24, 2007.

With the Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones application, Facebook users can wirelessly send and view messages, photos, pokes and Wall posts. The rich, native application goes beyond browser-based access, automatically pushing notifications to the user’s BlackBerry smartphone as friends and colleagues send notes, Wall posts or pokes. The application allows users to take a photo, upload it to the site with captions and tags; quickly and easily invite friends; manage events; manage photo albums; and manage their status while on the go.

Since its initial launch, Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones has added language support for French, German, Italian and Spanish. The software application is available as a free (wireless data charges may apply) download from the Facebook or BlackBerry websites, or using a BlackBerry smartphone from m.facebook.com or mobile.blackberry.com.

Source: Research in Motion