BBM for Windows Phone Beta gets an upgrade, brings Timed Messages and more

BlackBerry have released an update to the BBM for Windows Phone Beta.

The update brings it to version 200.0.0.14 and brings a lot of the latest features implemented in BBM for other platforms.

What’s new in BBM for Windows Phone Beta:

Stickers: Stickers are a great way to add some more fun to your BBM chats. Not all sticker packs listed are available to beta, but we have a few specific freebies for you to use in your testing:

  • Gilbert’s Tale
  • CosCat
  • BBM Characters
  • BBM things you do
  • Say it with flowers
  • BBM Stickers

Note: all other sticker packs will show as Unavailable – this is expected in beta.

Time Messages: Set how long contacts have access to messages and pictures shared in a chat.

Message Retraction:  Retract a message to remove it from your BBM chat.

Fixes:

  • BBM crashes when tapping on a profile on HTC devices
  • BBM is slow to launch
  • BBM stuck on set-up screen on Nokia devices
  • Retract Message tooltip does not appear even after exchanging few messages

The BBM for Windows Phone Beta is compatible with Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices.