Now with a new Updates tab, blocked comments with PIN or CPIN

Aug 17, 2013 12:26 GMT  ·  By

An updated flavor of the BBM Channels is now available for download for the owners of BlackBerry devices, though only in a beta state for the time being, which means that it is accessible only to those who have a Beta Zone account.

The new app release brings along a wide range of new features, including a new Updates tab, the option to block comments with PIN or CPIN, and a “Start Chat” Button (exclusive to BlackBerry 10 devices), n4bb reports.

An easily accessible updates filter is now available in the Updates section, enabling users to change the view between All, Contacts and Channels. Additionally, comments in which subscribers post their PIN or Channel PIN will be blocked in the updated BBM Channels.

On BlackBerry 10 devices, users will be able to easily start a BBM Chat by hitting the new Chat icon, while owners of BlackBerry OS devices will take advantage of Threaded Comment Notifications and Favorite Channels following the update.