This morning, at the BlackBerry Developer Conference in San Francisco, I have the great pleasure of announcing one of our most important mobile efforts for 2009: the launch of LinkedIn for BlackBerry. Needless to say, this launch has been hotly anticipated by the millions of LinkedIn members who make the BlackBerry their mobile business platform of choice.
LinkedIn for BlackBerry: Home
Imagine walking into any interview, any customer engagement or client meeting with the ability to look up the details on over 50 million professionals worldwide, in real-time. Soon this will be a reality, as this application will bring the powerful capabilities of LinkedIn to your BlackBerry.
LinkedIn for BlackBerry: Search
LinkedIn for BlackBerry: Profile
We’ve worked hard to develop an application that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry platform. LinkedIn for BlackBerry will also include deep integration with the native Messages, Contacts & Calendar applications on the BlackBerry platform. For example, here is an early screenshot of the native BlackBerry Messages application, with LinkedIn invitations and one-to-one messages integrated into the inbox:
LinkedIn for BlackBerry: Messages
LinkedIn for BlackBerry will soon join our existing suite of mobile products, marking the next step in our continuing effort to bring LinkedIn to wherever you work. This is just the beginning – expect continued enhancements and expansions of the LinkedIn mobile platform in 2010.
See you at the BlackBerry Developer Conference 2009. To stay updated on BlackBerry developments, join the LinkedIn for BlackBerry Group.
And, if you’re one of our users who can’t wait to find out when the application will be ready for install, just email blackberryapp@linkedin.com to receive a notification.
- Topics:
- Blackberry,
- LinkedIn Mobile,
- New LinkedIn Features
Comments
I’ve been anticipating this announcement for quite some time now.
Keep up the good job LinkedIn!
Nice
How about LinkedIn for Windows mobile?
It’s nice, please do it the same for Symbian S60 v3 and I will be really happy! Any plans to do the same for Symbian?
Launch date?
I think this is awesome news that could truly drive linked in to other level of acceptance. Making usage simpler while on the on the road is going to bring wider acceptance of a wonderful business social network. I still find plenty of Fortune 500 peers that interrupt a social network as Facebook. I do believe Linked In needs to increase their brand through the understanding that this is a serious business / professional relationship tool for growth in many genres and separate themselves from Facebook and Twitter.
Freakin awesome work guys!
This is cool, I think I’m gonna get myself one soon…
Excited beyond words. Can’t wait to play with this one. This should really put LinkedIn into a whole other strata when it comes to social networking. Great news!!!!
I am so thrilled with this news. Can’t wait to get LI on my blackberry.
Me gusta esta aplicación; espero que llegue pronto a Argentina. Se podrá usar en la BlackBerry 8350i ?
I can’t wait!!!
I am very excited for this app. It sounds interesting; I’d like to know exactly how you’ve made it. My Blackberry is one of the few things in my possession that I haven’t ripped up to see how it works.
While BB devices will it be able to run on? I have an older Bold, but this might cause me to buy a newer one. Looking forward to it!
Wow, great news!
This is by far the best news that I ever received since I joined Linkedin!
Nice work. Very well put together.
Can’t wait to see this- has been a long time coming!
I am looking forward to the new LinkedIn app for my Blackberry.
Keep up the great work!
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Michael
Finally!!!! I thought this would never happen.
And when will be available for Win Mobile????
Looking forward to this as well as the Twitter implementation. Want to leverage my network in all ways possible.
Guys, this is awesome! It’s gonna be easier to add someone we meet at a cocktail or meeting, perfect!
Looking forward to this as well as the Twitter implementation. Want to leverage my network in all ways possible.
Great, can’t wait to use this tool!
Finally! I can hardly wait. It is great news.
Nicky
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I’m really looking forward to the release of this app!
I think it’s a very important step for LinkedIn who’s a Leading Business Social Network, to marry BlackBerry, the Leading mobile platform for Business Workers. The app for iPhone issues earlier is just a joke, the business people who do Networking online are most (at least in Europe) on Blackberry.
And we expect more from LinkedIn on mobile!
It’s one day away from the end of the month. Any updates?
@Ari- Our plans are still to release by end of year. Stay Tuned!
Are you looking for experienced beta testers?
Hello,
No news yet for blackberry native client?
Also please consider having an Android version as its expanding platform
This is very good news indeed. Do you guys already have a specific release date in mind?
Sign me up yesterday.
Tick tock, tick tock…
Can’t wait for this.
Any word on Twitter app for BB? Too bad the apps are still slow to come for BBs.
Still nothing…………
It’s just never gonna happen
Is this app really going to be launched before the end of the year?
Less than a week to go until the end of the year. Is the LinkedIn application for the BlackBerry still going to be released before the years end?
A quick note to the last few commenters about the LinkedIn for Blackberry application launch:
We’re definitely close. The team is in the final stages of testing with the LinkedIn for Blackberry application. We’re working through the holiday break, so we hope to have good news for Blackberry users early in 2010.
The frustration is completely understood, but the Blackberry platform is very important to us, and we’re implementing a number of features that we haven’t launched for any other mobile device. As a result, we’re working extremely hard to make sure that the quality of this application is as high as possible. We hope it’ll be worth the wait.
Take care,
Adam
So, this was all just vaporware, huh? It’s nearly the end of the year and still no app.
I find it ironic that Linkedin positions itself as a business network, but continues to ignore the number 1 business device – the blackberry.
I sooo agree with Rob. It boggles the mind that LinkedIn would chose the iPhone over BB to launch their app. But being a software tease is the worst. In addition to not having an app for the BB user community, to make the announcement and then not even update prospective users on the delay…typical corporate America run around. By the time they get an app for BB i’ll be a Droid user.
Phil, see my comment above. There are additional details on the LinkedIn for Blackberry group linked in the blog post above.
Adam,
I think not only are these people impatient, but they are also frustrated that the Blackberry wasn’t the first mobile application LinkedIn developed. I totally agree with them and barely use the application at the present time. Once the Blackberry Application is created, I will definitely use it quite a bit since its a good way to contact clients.
@Adam,
I appreciate that clarification on the time schedule. That said, it seems based on your latest blog post (yesterday), that development resources remain focused on newer versions of the iPhone app.
Considering your target market is more likely to be Blackberry toting than iPhone toting, why not prioritize the Blackberry?
Maybe you can give us a blog post on the hold up. How about a post explaining what is so difficult about writing a Blackberry app for the three or four current Blackberry models? Or perhaps a post explaining that I and many others are wrong in our hypothesis and that LinkedIn users are actually more likely to be using iPhones than Blackberries.
Hi Rob,
We actually have completely separate development teams working on the iPhone and Blackberry clients. We continue to put an extremely high priority on the Blackberry application.
LinkedIn has never publicly disclosed data on mobile usage of its platform broken down by device. If there is interest however, maybe that is something we can put in a future blog post.
Take care,
Adam
Adam, this application will be extremely useful to many of use on Blackberries as so many in the business world are. Any hint of which devices are being targeted first? Looking forward to it and willing to be a beta tester!
Please send me a notification when this app is available for Blackberry. Thanks,
Jonathan
This is fabulous news. I’m eagerly looking forward to this application. This will change the way I network professionally. Access to LinkedIn on hand held will enable me build and leverage my social network better. Please sign me up for beta test – if you planning for one.
Cheers,
Shishir Misra
FEATURE REQUEST:
Add in 2D Barcode functionality with hotkey assignment (display/read at the touch of a button) for fast connection between in-person users. For whatever reason RIM doesn’t get it, hiding barcodes in BBM, menus-deep, real shame.
Is this app out yet? I have been moaning for ages about all the apps being made for the iphone so pretty happy we finally got something coming our way.
look forward to the awesome app.
Thanks for the updates Adam – and good news on the 2010 release of LinkedIn for BB. I’ve always wondered why there isn’t one – especially when I’ve had facetube for the BB for months now…
I cannot also wait. Keep me informed please about the aplications for BB & LinkedIn.
Thanks in advanced
EV
Is this application going to be released this month?
How far away is it from becoming a reality?
I have been anticipating the release of this application for nearly 2 whole months.
The team is currently finishing up the final stages of development and it will be released as soon as all the kinks are worked out. We are pretty excited about the release but we know that quality is the number one thing that we can’t compromise on. We don’t have a definitive date yet but expect it to be soon.
Also keen to know the moment it’s released. (would also be prepared to beta test). Thanks for the efforts guys, just please hurry
@Adam
It is “BlackBerry”, not “Blackberry”.
mG.
I do understand why developers prioritize the iPhone market, but can’t agree with the LinkedIn policy regarding this issue.
It is known that iPhone has a huge share of the market (even my granma has one), but the top professional mobile device is the BB. And LinkedIn isn’t Hi5 or Facebook. It’s the #1 place where the professionals meet.
Let’s see if 2010 (1st trimester, I hope) give uss BB users good news.
Any update on the release date for the BlackBerry Linkedin client?
Is it due out soon?
I just cant wait for it to hit our BlackBerry phones.
Waiting for the launch… Tired to use mobile web site!
Can’t wait for this app. Can I beta test?
Saw a review of it today from CES. Xobni & Linkedin are my two favourite tools and mobile versions on my Bold would be super.
Happy to try it out “real world” if you need a guinea pig before launch.
–William
Is it possible to be a beta tester of this Blackberry / Linkedin App?
Look forward to it soon.
Martin Brossman
Can I get added to the beta testers list? I’m a willing Guinea pig
Has Flash and Java been developed for the Blackberry and also what about Shockwave flash and playing jpegs/mpegs/etc?
Great! When will it be released?
Looking forward to this launch. Thumbs up.
Must be imminent now, looking forward to this!
Great work. Hope to see it soon!
I cannot wait for this… I am leaving blackberry for LinkedIn and this is the last thing I need to leave it. Please let me know if I can test anything.
Ryan
Thank you, can’t wait to get my hands on this app. However, I would like to ask whether full compatibility with Storm range of models is something we could expect? I do not want one of those “Blackberry apps” that I either cannot install/run or, even if I can, the virtual keyboard is always on in the irritating portrait orientation. Please, give us a proper Storm app, since it’s the Storm where your application will shine in its true glory.
Hi all,
Is there any sign of the app for BB yet?
We all know that BB’s are usually owned by Professionals and Iphones are but a childs toy put to good use.
Is there a release date for the app yet?
Sign me up for Beta Testing
Kind regards
Dan
Any news on the release for the BlackBerry app yet?
I also am looking with great anticipation to a native BB app for LinkedIn
Any news on the release date? And once it is release, from where can it be downloaded?
It seems a bit quiet around this app… is news on its way?
If you need a Beta tester, sign me up!
When will this be available? This was supposed to be end of last year its now feb!
We also need to see an updated version for Android devices. Current implementations on the marketplace now are not working and resulting in very negative comments.
Its sure taking its time,does anyone know of a release date yet?it was supposed to be out months ago!
Is there any news or are we just going to hear-its coming soon?
I think there should be a release date for the release date….let us know on which day we can expect to hear the release date…please stop making me have to remember to keep checking to see if you’ve made any decisions about when to release this app.
Thanks
can’t they just outsource it to zillion of developers out there and get it done in 30 days?
paid members need to push them officially
Adam, any updates for even a possible release date? The connection with Worldmate is good as is the Outlook connector, but we really want the BB application!
Is there a more definitive timeframe for the release other than “soon” yet?
Sadly, this type of release schedule for BB apps is typical. I have a feeling RIM’s API is more to blame than LinkedIn.
It’s not uncommon for iPhone/Android to get the love first and BB to follow along months later.
Wow, a lot of people here have faith in RIM who have never hit a delivery date yet.
You’re surprised that they said EOY ’09 and it now 02 ’10??? With their history, they have 6 more months of grace before anyone has the right to be upset. If you don’t like it, go buy an iPhone and send your old blackberry to RIM’s Waterloo ON HQ address as listed on their website. In other word’s, let your money do the talking.
Ditto… timeline would be nice.
Having a hard time managing my group when I can’t access LinkedIn from work. Thx!
This is pretty pathetic – considering it’s BB users who will utilize this more than compared with our friends and their iToys. In facts, friends of mine with iPhones don’t even know what linkedin is! Rubbish.
couldn’t agree more Dassa, iPhone is a toy i use BB for business and iphone to play games
blackberry is the #1 business device out there
Well, with the new Android devices out there and Nitrodesk’s Touchdown ActiveSync Exchange client, there may be a better alternative for some if the LinkedIn for Android app gets done before the Blackberry version. At this point, I’ll take either!
I’d be interested to know if there are any updates on this app. I’m actually quite surprised that it hasn’t been a priority over the iphone application. But I can only echo the comments of others in this regard… with businesses choosing bb… and linkedin being about business networks.
I to am ready for this app.
Anyone have any view of when this app will be released, been waiting nearly 4 months since it was anounced
Gav your not the only one, I also hav been sitting here waiting for the release. Bit of a shame that it was supposed to come earl 2010 and we are almost nearing Q1 2010. I think the earlier comments by Rob and Phil Fenton are spot on. Tried searching the net for some more info but still no clear updates. Looks like its an iphone market
No one knows…Its the mystery event of 2010…:D
You should named it “Will come sometime…” instead of “Coming Soon..”, it been 4 months…everyone got excited and now their tempo’s are down….cmon guys, just release it now…
Seriously, is this app coming at all?????
Hi Adam,
Just stepped over from htc mobile to blackberry and was a amazed about the number of appls for blackberry. Unfortunetaly and surprisingly I missed a LinkeIn appl for blackberry. See at your site that the launch is soon, when can we exect the launch?
Thanks for answering and informing us.
Vincent
I need LinkedIn for Blackberry. I’d pay for it.
Any updates would be appreciate guys.
David Sealey
I travel extensively and actually only rarely use a desktop contact client such as outlook but rather keep my contacts on my Blackberry. LinkedIn would be invaluable for me but the wait is becoming ridiculous. If there is a significant delay in the process please just let us know.
I’d love to see LinkedIn for Blackberry! Please keep us updated. Thanks!
Soon it is April- fools! I have come to rely more on Facebook, and access Linkedin only on the laptop, not at meetings as I had hoped. My wife’s iPhone does that for us.
Yahoo it’s here!
I downloaded and installed it this morning. So far so good! Thank you!
I hope, someone at linkedin is working on app for Android. I am eagerly waiting for android app. Most of the apps available in android market are not upto the mark & some of them are broken due to change in API. Please….. Please…. release app for Android platform too.
Gr8 news. Keep me posted. Venkatesh.
I’ve been anticipating this announcement for quite some time now.Great job.
Hi Adam,
I do believe Linked In needs to increase their brand through the understanding that this is a serious business / professional relationship tool for growth in many genres and separate themselves from Facebook and Twitter.
Maybe I`ll be Captain Obvious, but… it’s only few days to New Year last, so let’s be happy!
Hoho3ho!)