BlackBerry has just pushed an update for BBM for BlackBerry 10. This new update puts BBM for BlackBerry 10 on par with current releases for Android and iOS, and also adds a little more goodies for the BlackBerry faithful. This too, puts in on par with Whatsapp (Note: WhatsAp+ not whatsapp) and Line and its competitors. How you may ask – Read on!

Change log:

• Introducing support for BBM Protected
• Support for chat wallpapers in the BBM Shop
• 16 new emoticons
• Improved experience adding contacts via email
• Updates tab is now called “Feeds”

With wallpapers, the background just got a little interesting, just like the above competitors. However, there is no word on whether BlackBerry will bring chat wallpapers to its Android and iOS clients in the near future just yet. Furthermore, I wish they would just allow us to use our own wallpapers… That would definitely be the full customizability that will be appreciated!

Not getting the update yet? Head over to BlackBerry World and go the BBM!