WhatsApp, WhatsApp for BB10, BlackBerry 10 messaging apps

If you’re using WhatsApp Messenger on the BlackBerry 10 OS, you’ll find a new update in the Beta Zone waiting for you to download.

The new version 2.11.1016.2 makes some notable improvements while also adding some new features, including BlackBerry Maps support and more.

The full changelog is as follows:

  • Added a chats-list filter drop-down.
  • Added support for sharing locations from BlackBerry Maps.
  • Group and Contact info screens now show more media thumbs.
  • Miscellaneous fixes and updates.

BlackBerry’s own BBM is one of the most popular apps in some areas around the world and had 91 million users at last count, which puts it way behind many other messaging apps including WhatsApp, which has 600 million users, but still pushes it to rank among the world’s top chat apps.

You can get the new update for your BB10 smartphone by accessing the Beta Zone. Be sure to post your thoughts on the new update in the comments belowand let everyone know if you discover any other additions to the software not listed here.

Thanks Rodney for the tip!

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By Josh Robert Nay

Josh Robert Nay is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of TruTower. He has worked in the telecommunications industry since 2003 and specializes in GSM based technology. He also uses (too many) VoIP apps and is a long-time user of BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Phone. He adores anything having to do with space exploration and writing. In addition to the links below, he can be found on LinkedIn and can also be found on his website at http://www.joshrobertnay.com.