1. mrfreeze's Avatar
    Just got this email and updated using the Beta Zone app!.


    See below:


    BBM Channels (BBOS + BlackBerry 10) | Upgrade Available!

    Hi Folks,

    We are excited to announce that a new version of BBM Channels has been posted for you to test on BlackBerry Beta Zone! You can download the most recent version now, read carefully to find out how!

    New Features Available in this Release:
    We�ve been working hard to improve BBM Channels based off of your feedback! This release is action packed with features that YOU asked for! Download now to check them out!

    Managing your channel has never been so straight-forward�.
    � Upload pictures of all sizes (BlackBerry 10 Only, already available in BBOS): square photos hindering your posts? Now you will not need to crop or edit images before posting from the device!
    � Moderate Inappropriate Comments & Posts: channel owners will now easily be able to manage channel feedback and easily remove complaints, comments, or posts all in one place!
    � Enhanced Stats Screen (BlackBerry 10 Only): channel owners now have more detail on how subscribers joined with a new, fresh-looking UI.
    � Channels Restriction by Age and Location: configured from the CMC, channel owners can now restrict access to their channel to users from specific countries or below a certain age.
    � Private Channels: create a channel for just you, and select friends and family! You can now create private channels, limiting access to only those invited by the channel owner.
    � Channel Categories: users can now specify a category when creating a channel!
    Discovering new, exciting channels has never been so simple�.
    � Enhanced Channels Carousel (BlackBerry 10 Only): channels carousel has a new look and feel! Featured channels now have their own tab and users have direct access to search right from the main BBM Channels screen.
    � Geolocation Prompt: BBM Channels now prompts users for consent to use their location to enhance search results and channel discovery.
    � Search Enhancements: Users can now join a channel straight from the search results page! Check out the new indicators in your search results to learn information like number of subscribers right from search!
    � Wondering what these look like? Search for the �TIFF� Channel to get a feel for the new enhancements. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is under way today, and we are gearing up for the screening of exciting cinematic offerings from all over the world. Keep up with the latest from the festival on TIFF�s official channel (C000A033C).
    We�ve made it even easier to keep up to date with the channels you love�
    � Notification Banner (BlackBerry 10 Only, already available in BBOS): receive notifications within BBM Channels when someone replies to your comments or comments on your channel!
    � Favourite Channels (BlackBerry 10 Only, already available in BBOS): you can now select channels as favourites to receive notifications each time your favourite channel publishes new posts!
    � New Channels Home Screen (BlackBerry 10 Only): easily discover the newest, hottest channels- when you open BBM Channels you will now see the featured channels and be easily able to switch between views.
    � Improvements to Updates Feed: avatar updates experience enhanced; when your contacts change their display picture you will now be notified in the updates feed and be able to view the image in large format.

    How to update to the most recent version of BBM Channels:
    BBOS Users and BlackBerry OS 10.0 Users: Please follow this link to sign in and download as soon as possible.

    New for BlackBerry 10.1 Users: Beta Zone App Upgrade Method Now Available!
    All BlackBerry OS 10.1 users will now be able to upgrade their device over the air, just follow these quick instructions:
    1. Download the Beta Zone app to your device by searching for it in BlackBerry World or heading here to download now
    2. Open up the Beta Zone app on your device (app icon is a ladybug underneath a magnifying glass)

    3. There should be an update in the Available list called �BBM Channels�, select �Download�.

    4. Once downloaded to your device click �Open� or launch BBM Channels through BBM.
    NB: if you�re not sure what software version you are using, go to Settings � About � Software Release. We�re interested in how your experience goes with this download method, so please share your feedback!

    Share your feedback with us! We're listening!
    � A survey is currently available to gather your impressions on some important aspects of BBM: the updates tab, notifications, and how you share your updates with your contacts. Be sure to make your voice heard on these important issues and fill out our quick survey now!
    � Please continue to use the discussion boards to share your experience with us and the other members of this program.

    Thank you for your participation in the BBM Channels Beta Program!

    Sincerely,
    BlackBerry Beta Zone Team
    Morpheus v7 likes this.
    09-06-13 03:23 PM
  2. oldmanjenkins's Avatar
    Just got mine as well.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using CB Forums mobile app
    09-06-13 03:24 PM
  3. Shao128's Avatar
    Please feel free to add to the discussion in the existing thread.
    http://forums.crackberry.com/bbm-cha...update-846875/

    Thank you.
    mrfreeze likes this.
    09-06-13 03:26 PM

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