I’m Chad Whitney, the Product Manager responsible for mobile products at LinkedIn. This is my first blog post for LinkedIn, so why not kick things off with a bang? I’m excited to announce the full release of LinkedIn for BlackBerry v1.0. You can download it directly from LinkedIn right now:
Download LinkedIn for BlackBerry 1.0
The LinkedIn for Blackberry application will also be available for download from the BlackBerry App World application on your smartphone shortly. It supports the following BlackBerry models: Tour, Curve, and Bold devices running Blackberry OS v4.3 or later.
We Work Where You Work
LinkedIn for BlackBerry is a continuation of our efforts to help you leverage the power of your professional network anywhere, anytime. Now, you can walk into any interview, any customer engagement or client meeting with the ability to look up the details on over 60 million professionals worldwide, in real-time.
LinkedIn for BlackBerry includes a full, rich feature set designed to bring the most useful features of LinkedIn to your business smartphone. The application features six modules, each with a user experience designed from the ground up for BlackBerry devices:
- Network Updates. View and share crucial business intelligence and updates with your network. Perfect for those spare moments between meetings.
- Search. Search across over 60 million global professionals, and get the answer back in seconds. We’ve implemented a unified search across both your direct connections and the entire LinkedIn network.
- Connections. LinkedIn is your address book in the cloud. Get quick access to any of your connections to get their up-to-date profile information, and the ability to send them a message immediately.
- Invitations. Why wait to get back to your desk? Accept outstanding invitations immediately.
- Messages. Messaging is one of the reasons that BlackBerry owners love their devices, and we’ve worked hard to integrate your LinkedIn Inbox.
- Reconnect. You can’t leverage your network if you don’t build it. This module brings suggestions for new connections to you anytime. Now you can build your network from anywhere, in seconds.
BlackBerry: Going Native
We’ve worked hard to develop an application that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry platform. Based on customer feedback from the announcement at the BlackBerry Developer Conference, we spent extra time implementing deep integration with BlackBerry Mail, Contacts & Calendar, the full experience of which is now available to BlackBerry devices with operating system 4.6 or later.
Native features of LinkedIn for BlackBerry include:
- Contacts. Integrate your LinkedIn connections with your BlackBerry address book, and view the profile of any contact directly on your BlackBerry.
- Messages. LinkedIn invitations and messages will now appear in your BlackBerry Inbox, just like any other email. You can also view the LinkedIn profile of the sender of any email you receive.
- Calendar. You can now view the LinkedIn profile of any attendee of a meeting on your BlackBerry calendar.
Now, right from the convenience of your primary BlackBerry applications, you can easily select “View LinkedIn Profile”, and view the full LinkedIn public profile for anyone. Whether it’s a meeting invitation, an email, or an address book contact, you can get the information you need about someone, anytime, anywhere.
The same experience is available from any email in the native BlackBerry Messaging application, and any meeting in the Calendar application. Why walk into your important business meetings without knowing who you are meeting with?
What’s Next?
The BlackBerry platform is a top priority for the LinkedIn mobile team, so expect regular enhancements and additions to the application through 2010. If you are one of our LinkedIn for BlackBerry users, please join the conversation in the LinkedIn for BlackBerry group.
We’re very excited to hear from you and hear suggestions for new features and improvements.
LinkedIn for BlackBerry v1.0 is live and available immediately. Get it now.
- Topics:
- Blackberry,
- LinkedIn Mobile,
- New LinkedIn Features
Comments
Just downloaded it, it wouldn’t connect for some reason!! I keep getting the message “Unable to login: Unable to connect to LinkedIn. Please check your connection and try again”.
I am running blackberry 4.6 on a curve. All my other services are working (e.g. browser, mail, twitter, facebook…etc).
Was excited to read the news, but now disappointed!
There is this really annoying font changing thing going on in the menus. Also, the display font is huge with no obvious way to adjust it. I’m on a Tour.
Great news.. but why no Storm during initial launch. The app would be awesome on the Storm devices.
Expecting it soon !!
Hi,
do you plan to release the app for Blackberry Pearl devices?
Regards.
About time! It does look good.
So was it worth not approving all my comments over the last 2 years, asking when you were going to develop for the #1 smartphone OS, the OS preferred by business people?
We have been waiting for a long time but the end result seems to be of high quality. I haven’t been able to test drive all features but for the time being I would say that you have done a great job.
Will post comments/remarks if needed along the way while I am using the apps.
Hi,
I have written a review article on my blog, it is at http://weblog.jcraveiro.com/artigos/linkedin-blackberry/
and contains user feedback which, as you may read there, I think you should take in consideration to provide an updated version of the app.
Best regards,
João
Great News that the LinkedIn app is ready for the Blackberry!
Is Android next?
Great news… and the app looks great so far, except for the ENORMOUS FONTS that dramatically limit what can be seen on the interface.
Where do we report bugs? I have a handful to report (with screenshots illustrating the issues), after only using the app for 10 minutes.
How can you launch Linkedin for Blackberry and not include the Storm or Storm 2?
Mehr zum Thema BlackBerry findet ihr hier:
http://www.blackberrybase.net
I need to upgrade my phone using a Blackberry Pearl…:(
Very dissapointed it doesn’t work for the Storm.
Same as Rami. I cannot connect and get the “Unable to login: Unable to connect to LinkedIn. Please check your connection and try again”.
I am using a Curve 8310 with OS v4.5.0.182
WOOHOO! Working great for me! Been waiting for this a long time! THANK YOU!
I second the Storm suggestion. Can’t wait for a version for the Storm.
When can we expect support for the Storm? I was excited to hear this app was finally launched, but disappointed with the lack of Storm support
Not sure why you’d only support consumer-oriented devices like the Bold and Curve. Many business users don’t use those.
When will this be available on BlackBerry Storm please?
Thanks.
Hi,
When can we expect this app for Android phones? I’m especially looking for the integration with the online contacts…
Why would you not support the storm?
This is the 2nd new BlackBerry app I have encountered in a week that is not available for the Storm. I don’t understand since I thought the Storm was supposed to be BB’s “hip” answer to the iPhone.
Please explain why the new LinkedIn app is not available for the Storm.
Thanks,
SCOTT
How about a LinkedIn for Droid ap? Successfully navigating LinkedIn on my Motorola Droid is nearly impossible.
So where is the app for androids?
no Storm What?
Why not the Storm?
and when for Android?
Same as Rami and JC above. I cannot connect. I get the following message: “Unable to login: There was a problem completing this action, and an error report has been send to LinkedIn.
BlackBerry 9000. Ver 4.6.0.282
Thanks for your help.
Anita
Great that it’s here. Font-size is a minor issue, I’d say. Bigger issues are:
1. Can’t exit that app, so always open, unless I’m missing something.
2. Can’t view the connections of a direct connection.
3. Similar to #3, if I search and find someone who is a 2nd connection, I can’t see how to find out through who I’m connected to them.
4. In summary, connections feature/access seems limited at best.
I await v1.1, hopefully in weeks not months or years.
I like it but … I find it isn’t updating. Running software 4.6 on a blackberry bold. It started fine; it will post status updates for me but it doesn’t update others.
I am so glad this is now available to Blackberry users. I was beginning to think if you don’t have an iPhone forget it. It seems that every time you hear about new apps its always for iPhones. Thank God Blackberry is catching up.
Facebook has gone a step ahead—Any mobile phone–you get your messages and you can post your messages–
Linked in??
Any chance you guys can get this on Android next?
I cannot connect and get the “Unable to login: Unable to connect to LinkedIn. Please check your connection and try again”.
App works perfect.Not a memory hog either. I like the UI and feel.I do look forward to updated versions in the near future. Thanks.
For some reason is it not playing on my Bold 9700.
The app states wrong email address or password.
Anybody encounter the same problem?any ideas?
Thanks,
Michael
@Michael The incorrect email and password message you are getting should be fixed in our newest update of the Blackberry app. You can get the new version by visiting this link from your BlackBerry Browser http://m.linkedin.com/blackberry/download
I hope this helps. Thanks.
ANDROID….Please!
Here’s another vote for a Storm version.
Got a Storm? Tough cookies! Womp, womp.
Seriously, please support the Storm…
So when should we get this on Android. Android is the fastest growing app store 9000 new apps in March http://bit.ly/9xxhZg
BUMP Android. I have a BB Curve now, and good job on the app so far, but I’m getting an Android OS phone soon.
Latest download does not fix the “incorrect email / password” message. How frustrating.
Having trouble opening contacts…goes to 46% and then gives me that “There was a problem completing this action, and an error report has been sent to LinkedIn.”
Waah waaaaah
BUMP BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550)
And after a lot of years we got Linkedin for BB….and surprise…..only for bold,curve and …..where is the support for a Storm&Storm2….in the next few years…least…
When using the new LinkedIn for Blackberry app (V1.01) I get the following message at SignIn:
“Unable to login: There was a problem completing this action, and an error report has been sent to LinkedIn”
This is a company provided device and I suspect the BES policy is preventing this working some how, as I get errors at the login via the browser as well.
I have tried numerous security / browser settings with no luck
Anyone have any ideas on which settings to check ?
@Cam,
Thanks for highlighting the error. I’ve forwarded it to the appropriate product manager. Stay tuned.
/@mariosundar from @linkedin
Why no support for the blackberry storm?
the app is overwriting contact images that i have stored in my address book. this is an issue.
Chad,
I’d simply like to say ‘about time’ and ‘thank you’!
I’ve been waiting for an app. for the blackberry and very glad to have it now and also that it appears to work pretty flawlessly.
For version two I’d love to be able to view and comment on discussions.
So again many thanks.
Regards
Stephen
The new app does not seem to include access to Linkedin Groups. Will it in the future?
Thanks!
The best feature of Linkedin is the groups and discussion boards.
Please add this mosule ASAP!
I have a notice that appeared at the top of my Blackberry’s main page that I have a linked in message, yet there are no outstanding invitations or messages. How do you remove the notice from the top of the main page? Or is this notice for something else? If so, what?
Regards,
Paul
I am waiting for android application. Please develop for android too.
Linkedin App for Blackberry storm… PLEASE.
I have been a ardent supporter and user of Linkedin for years now. I find myself checking to see if there is a app available almost weekly for my blackberry. I currently use a storm and was devestated to learn the new app isn’t available for storm. Please. Another vote for Linkedin Blackberry Storm App (2).
Why no Storm support? Especially when it’s listed to operate on ALL blackberry devices.
Same with Cam, I was failed sign in after changed my primary email adress with comment ““Unable to login: There was a problem completing this action, and an error report has been sent to LinkedIn”
I’ve tried some modification setting and many time rebooting but still fail.
It was not problem occured while I used previous primary email. why?
Blackberry Storm 1+2 please!! This is a major req!
When, when will the login problem been sold??
You’ld expect a leading company like BB to regularly read these posts en answer them??
Now we’re lost, and we cannot use Linkedin on our BB.
Please release an app for Android!!!!
Trying to use LinkedIn app for BB, & experiencing a download error (note – my Bold 9000 runs O/S 4.6.0297). Error message – A problem occurred while trying to render page. Has anyone else encountered this?
Hello everyone!!
I have solved the login failure issue just checking my Linkedin option at the BB login window.
My currenty state was “BIS” so I uncheck the “auto” and “BES” check box to force using BIS “connection”.
After chance this, linkedin app for BB started to work fine!!
Regards
Storm version please!!
Chad,
Can you expand on the topic of privacy?
I have intentionally not installed the Outlook connector to avoid linkedin suggesting me to all my family and friends as a connection (I have other, more private means to keep in touch with them). I have, however, installed the Blackberry app. In the last few days I have noticed many of my personal contacts being suggested as “people I may know”. Is the Blackberry app siphoning contact data out of my Blackberry via way of the Linkedin Blackberry app? Will un-installing it stop it, or has the data already been captured?
Don’t get me wrong, I really like Linkedin and think it is a great business tool. Just trying to understand more about how you are collecting data on me (and yes, I have read the privacy policy in detail).
Thank you,
James
PS – Please feel free to respond directly.
Nice app. Thanks!
Chad- I have 2 issues I am hoping you
can help with:
1) My address photos are being replaced
by LinkedIn photos. Which means if a
contact is not on LI, the photo is
blank.
2) When trying to invite a new contact
there is an error message. This is a
huge problem for me.
Please help.
I am hoping the that next revision will allow you to unload from the BB memory. I can’t seem to see a way of doing this right now. I have tried closing and signing out and it remains in the memory. Other apps usually have an options setting the lets you choose if you want to run in background when you escape out, or unload.
When is the software/support going to be avaialable for the Storm/Storm2? Can someone put a timeline on this or is it going to take some time?
Any plans for an Android version? Would be fantastic.
Seriously, the lack of Storm/Storm2 support is glaring. I can understand non-business devices like the Pearl, or limiting scope from older devices, but the Storm/Storm2? This is a current device and it’s used all over by business people. Very frustrating that you’ve excluded them and not posted a timeline for when LinkedIn will be available on these devices.
I have the new LinkedIn application for Blackberry Storm installed. Most features work fine but messages don’t seem to be updated routinely. I have some recent inMail messages that don’t appear on my Blackberry.
Another Vote for Storm support!
@BB- The newest version of the Blackberry app actually does support the Storm so go ahead and download the most recent version and enjoy!
The link between LinkedIn contact and BB contact seems to get ‘lost’ over time. Running v1.1
Please update this app to allow the user to close it!!!
When will the app be updated to run on my new BB Torch? Thanks.
When when the app for the Blackberry Torch be available?
Hi… So Linkedin, the professional network is NOT available for the newest business phone, Blackberry Torch. Pretty dumb, eh? And annoying.
Just traded in my Tour for a Droid X. Was a user of linkedin for BB but now need linkedin for Droid.
I’ve downloaded the app onto my BlackBerry and it told me to reboot to complete the process, which I did. However, there is no icon on my BlackBerry – I was expecting to see something on there, like with Twitter etc. What am I doing wrong???
When will linkedin app be available on the Blackberry Torch?
Hi,
Let me insist on the previous comment.
Which plans do you have for LinkedIN application for the new Toprch (9800)?
Any possibility to be part of the trial?
BR
An answer to the previous question would be GREAT.
When will linkedIn app be available on the Blackberry Torch?
thanks
WILL there be a verson of linkedIn mobile for Torch?
Must have Linkedin Mobile for Torch…..please release soon!
It’s so annoying not to have the linked in version for BlackBerry Torch…it’s such a drawback for LinkedIn
I hope the version is on its way soon
I cannot get the home-screen notification “in” icon to disappear. I read all my messages but it is still showing (just without the “star” which means it is a new notification). How do I make it go away?
Hello
Same as Rami and JC above. I cannot connect. I get the following message: “Unable to login: Unable to connect to LinkedIn. Please check your connection and try again”.
BlackBerry 9700.
Thanks for your help.
Khal
Sent an inquiry to linkedin support about making the app available for the blackberry torch, the reply was they had no immediate plans to support the torch.
I hope this is not true.
Chad-
I have the Tour and my LinkedIn app shows the asterisk on my phone’s desktop like there’s some news to read. There never is and it keeps happening. The asterisk pertains, specifically, to the inbox where there are NO new messages.
WHY is this happening? HOW do I fix it?
Thanks in advance
-Mike Ford-
Regarding login issue…
unable to login…report sent to linkedin…
I got mine working by going to the options while on the linkedin app login screen and unticking BES.
Might be worth a try.
LH
Same as Josh G – I cannot get the home-screen notification “in” icon to disappear. I read all my messages but it is still showing (just without the “star” which means it is a new notification). How do I make it go away?
Very annoying – how do I fix this ?
Hello, i am unable to log in to linkedin application on my blackberry 8310 post deleting the softwware. kinldy help.
Hello Again, I got mine working by going to the options while on the linkedin app login screen and unticking BES.
It works. Thanks
Hi
How do I access all the groups I’m a member of? They don’t seem to be included within the feed?
I have a blackberry storm. Thanks for making one for the storm. Just read the rest of this Blog and seemed like people have been waiting a while.
Hello,
I have a Black Berry Tour and my question is, how do you invite people into your network who aren’t not sign up with Linked-in yet? Is thier a way to invite them to join Linked-in by email? I really don’t want to search everyone name John Smith to have my friend join my network.
We’re really waiting for the BB STORM version
Hack again?!
I would have to say im gonna wait for the blackberry tab.
heard it was coming out.
I have a Blackberry bold. I went to linkedin from an e-mail. I can not find how to log off from linked in. Might someone know how to do this and share with me.
I’d appreciate it.
Marcy
This article was written in March 2010 and a full year later the developers of this app have still not allowed the possibility for a user to close the application from running in the background. It’s not the type of application that needs to constantly pull live data. Moreover, it only updates when you open it anyways. Fix this already.
I am seeing a small linkedin icon with a 1 next to it in the ribbon. I have been thru the whole app and have no idea what it is trying to tell me. Can ideas?
The app works great on my new Blackberry Torch (9800), but there needs to be some way to be able to turn the application off and keep it from running in the background. I’d like it to be able to close, while still remembering my login ID and password, so I can close it and then open it later on without having to re-enter my credentials. Is there a chance of that happening any time soon?
The app continually runs in the background on my Blackberry Curve, draining my battery. I have tried closing it, with no success. I’ve tried deleting the app, but it is still running. Help!
I successfully loaded the link / program on my Blackberry Bold and Attempted Numerous Times to connect but Won’t!! It says in Help that after 24hrs. to contact Customer Service but is this The Norm as All Other Programs work As Soon As They Are Loaded!?!?
Thank you – this is awfully helpful !
Rather useful phrase
When this application is perfected, I will try it again. For right now, it has been removed from my Blackberry Bold 9700. It continually polls the network for updates and drains the battery. Normally, I can go two to three days without charging my phone, since installing this sorry excuse for an app, my battery was drained by 6pm each day.
I tried ‘unloading’ the application by closing it, but you don’t allow that. I signed out of the app but is still continually polls the network. They only way to fix this problem was to remove the application by using the Blackberry Desktop application.
I think it is great that you guys wrote an application for mobile devices, but I think you forgot an important step in the development process. Testing or Beta Testing.
I hope you fix this issue in a future release. Then and only then will I try this on my phone again.
Regards,
Gilley
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When will Linkedin be available for all OS7 devices like my BB9900?
Cheers!
I just had a BB Torch and when I search the BB App World for the LinkedIn App, it just wont find it. I used to have it with my Curve and Bold… Thank you for your help!
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