Research In Motion (RIM) has unveiled BBM version 7, a free update, which will allow customers to make free voice calls to other BBM customers around the world over a Wi-Fi connection. BBM Voice includes a split-screen feature that allows customers to talk and text at the same time. BBM provides a visual indicator that shows when contacts are available for a voice call. BBM Voice is complaint with any accessories a customer has now for making voice calls on their BlackBerry smartphone, such as a Bluetooth or wired headset. Customers can also use BBM Voice over their BlackBerry smartphone's speakerphone. BBM version 7 is integrated with a customer's BlackBerry ID, which is designed to back up BBM profile, groups and contacts so they can automatically be restored in the event they switch to a new BlackBerry smartphone, including to a BlackBerry 10 device. BBM version 7 with the BBM Voice feature is currently available in Beta for BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 6 OS or higher with support planned for smartphones running the BlackBerry 5 OS at a future date. The beta can be downloaded for free from BlackBerry Beta Zone.
