Google has announced via its Apps Update Blog that it will end support for the Gmail for BlackBerry App because they’ve focused on making the mobile browser have a great experience and will continue to do so. You’ll be allowed to continue using the app but it won’t be available for download from November 22nd. You’ll have to access your Gmail via Gmail.com or your BlackBerry email client.
Here’s the official statement:
“Beginning November 22, 2011, we will end support for the Gmail App for Blackberry (installed native app). Over this past year, we’ve focused efforts on building a great Gmail experience in the mobile browser and will continue investing in this area.
Users may continue to use the app, if installed, however it will not be supported by Google, or available for download starting November 22. BlackBerry users can continue to access Gmail through the mobile web app at http://www.gmail.com in their BlackBerry web browser. Learn more.”
I’m honestly looking for a reason Google did this. Is it to spite RIM or something? Last week, Google launched a Gmail app for iPhone and pulled it within hours. From November 22nd, the only mobile OS with an official Gmail app will be Android. Is Google trying to push people to Android because of Gmail?
Source: GigaOm
Tags : Apps, blackberry, gmail, Google
