MySpace and Research In Motion (RIM) are joining forces to develop an integrated MySpace Mobile experience customized for BlackBerry smartphones. The new MySpace for BlackBerry smartphones application will be fully optimized and provides instant, push-based messaging to BlackBerry and MySpace users. The application will be available in all BlackBerry markets globally.

As part of this collaboration, RIM is also creating a BlackBerry community page on MySpace for users to access the latest BlackBerry smartphone news, content, videos, games, ringtones, skins and other unique and engaging features.

The MySpace for BlackBerry smartphones application is designed with featurea including:

• A full messaging interface, including comments, bulletins and messaging
• Real time status and mood updates.
• Find, add, and respond to friend requests
• Camera integration and optimized photo management allowing users to snap, sort and upload pictures anytime and anywhere.
• View and comment on friends’ albums and photos
• Notification of new MySpace events (message and friend requests.)

The new MySpace for BlackBerry smartphones application is expected to be available globally from October 2008