14 DAY TRIAL // Since one of the most popular instant messengers available on the market, WhatsApp, has some issues on Windows Phone platform, many users have turned their attention to other apps like BlackBerry Messenger.
BBM for Windows Phone has gotten lots of improvements in the last couple of weeks, but also some new features that made the application very interesting to those looking for means of communications with their friends and families.
The latest update is aimed at those who have the beta version of BBM installed on their Windows Phones, but if you don't have it yet, you can now download it from Windows Phone Store.
The newest version of BBM beta for Windows Phone contains lots of bug fixes, but no new features whatsoever. The list of changes released by BlackBerry highlights some of most important bug fixes delivered in the update, so there might be smaller ones that haven't been mentioned yet.
No new features implemented in this update
For example, developers have fixed an issue with pictures sent in BBM chat not showing on the sender screen. In addition, users who cannot open the subscribed channels from the subscribed channels on HTC devices will be pleased to know that this issue has been addressed too.
Below you can find the rest of the issues addressed in the latest update for BBM beta for Windows Phone:
- Channel names are not in alphabetical order in the my channels and subscribed channels page; - Subscribed channel not showing in channel list; - Cannot add screenshots to add post with image; - Message sent from WP is not received in other OS; - Channel Invite: Both Join and Preview button in chat bubble appear in display only mode; - Emoticons not appearing properly; - Share post: User icon appears in the small pop-up instead of default channel icon; - View Channel Profile: Tap for ‘change avatar’ image occurs when tapped on an empty space; - Subscribed Channel Profile: “What’s happening” field data is not reflected.
Those who don't have the application installed yet can now download BBM beta for Windows Phone 2.1.0.9 for free via Windows Phone Store. The application should be fully compatible with all devices powered by Windows Phone 8 and up.
Keep in mind that, since this is the beta version of BBM, it's a work in progress so you might find bugs or features that don't work as intended, which is why developers need your feedback.