BBM Comes Out With Interestingly New Features

The latest BBM update was released on 31st October 2014, BBM users will be seeing an update across all platforms in the next few days. The most notable features being Timed Messages which sets how long contacts have access to messages and pictures shared in a chat and Message Retraction which allows you retract/retrieve any accidentally sent message.

What's New
According to Press Statement release in Waterloo, Ontario by Blackberry Limited, the following features will come with the latest BBM update;

Timed Messages
By setting a timer you can control how long messages and pictures you share with contacts can be viewed within BBM. The message is hidden until the recipient touches and holds on the chat. Then, once the timer has expired  or if the recipient takes their finger off the screen, the message is no longer visible. The user also receives a notification if BBM detects that the recipient has taken a screenshot of the image or message.

Message Retraction
Users can now retract their message to remove it from their BBM chat before it has been read by the recipient or after it has been read so that it is no longer visible within the BBM chat.

High Quality Image Transfer 
When a user receives a picture in BBM, they can quickly request an HD version to enjoy the image in full detail.

Faster Sticker Selection
It is now easier for users to browse BBM Stickers and quickly add them to their chats.

Discover New Music
See what music BBM contacts are listening to and show others what songs you're playing. iPhone users can tap the song and be taken to iTunes for a quick and seamless purchase.

Note that the Timed Messages and Message Retraction features will be free for everyone over the next three months, after which "unrestricted access to these features will become part of a broader bundle of features that will be offered as part of a BBM subscription.

Check your device to confirm that you have an update, if not you can install the BBM 2.5.0.32 manually.

BBM Manual Update (Android OS)
Download the BBM 2.5.0.32 APK from here or here. After you’ve downloaded the file you can install it on your device: open the notifications panel, click the download complete section and confirm the install process. Wait until your Android device completes the installation of BBM 2.5.0.32 APK automatically.

We shall keep you posted on the APK for iOS and Windows OS. Meanwhile, for the android users and those that have the update notification on their phones, we will appreciate your feedback on the new BBM update.

Cheers!