Will Apple iMessage Beat Blackberry At Its Own Game?

A major new feature in iOS5, due for release in the autumn, is iMessage.  It will let you message other iOS devices and even send photos and videos - all for free.

It's Apple's answer to RIM's Blackberry Messenger, which comes with all Blackberry devices and lets users message each other - again, for free. Along with secure email, it's been a major feature of Blackberry smartphones for years.

Apple is hoping to take over the mantle with iMessage, emphasising that the system will be "secure".  It's hoping to lure business users away from Blackberry and onto the iPhone and iPad.

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