However, the Canadian firm, whose smartphones, such as the newly released Passport, taregt professionals, is unlikely to step on Snapchat’s toes with the new features as the photo-messaging app is largely frequented by millennials.
With the latest update BBM users can retract and destruct messages they have sent to others, while they can also send timed messages and photos across the service.
On the security front, although BBM now allows users more control of their communications, the content is still vulnerable to screenshots on mobile devices.
Blackberry has admited it will address this flaw when it rolls out its premium service in a few months time.
The new features were rolled out across the service on iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry devices during the weekend.