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Industry group says long numbers the way forward... Bluetooth, the wireless connection used on PDAs and phones, is not safe unless you use an eight-digit PIN to secure devices, an industry group has ...

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Announced today as part of MWC 2015, Custom BBM PINs will let you create a unique, alphanumeric PIN. Custom PINs are a subscription feature, and can be purchased from the BBM shop for $1.99 per month.