Windows Live Hotmail and Live Messenger Coming to Blackberry

Microsoft is reaching out to other mobile platforms than just its own Windows Mobile. After the deal with the iPhone 2.0 for Exchange support.   According to CNN Money, Microsoft and RIM agreed to have Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger running on Blackberry devices.

A similar deal took place last August with Nokia for various Windows Live services on Symbian powered handhelds.

Windows Live Hotmail for BlackBerry features:

• Use BlackBerry ‘push’ technology for automatic message delivery and message synchronization so the customers’ online 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 choose 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

Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry features:

• 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

[Source CNN Money]

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