Posts with tag LINE

Line introduces self-destructing Timeline posts and fun video call effects

Japan’s largest messenger Line has released an update that features self-destructing Timeline posts, the ability to search posts using hashtags and add effects to video calls.   When you are making a Timeline post, you can now choose whether to keep it or make it disappear in 24 hours. In order to make a self-destructing…

LINE introduces desktop sign-up and free calls to mobile phones and landlines

By Scott Davis Messaging app LINE, Japan’s largest social network with over 600 mn users worldwide, has lined up several updates released in the last days of summer. Firstly, the company introduced the possibility of signing up for the app on computer or tablet (Windows/Windows 10/Mac). The signing up process is simple: install the app…

WhatsApp named most popular messenger on Android

We all have one messaging app that we prefer to use over the others. For some people it may be WhatsApp, while others choose Viber or Facebook’s Messenger. Using Android data from 187 countries, analytical company SimilarWeb, conducted a study to determine the most popular messaging apps in the world. In fact, the company claims…

Facebook introduces group calls to Messenger

Facebook announced today the latest update to its Messenger featuring free group calls. The feature is rolling out over the next 24 hours both to iOS and Android-operated devices. So if you don’t see it just yet, try downloading the app’s latest update. In order to make a group call, you need to choose the…

SEND ONCE AND DESTROY: FACEBOOK MESSENGER TESTING NEW FEATURE

SEND ONCE AND DESTROY: FACEBOOK MESSENGER TESTING NEW FEATURE

These days the protection of personal data has turned into a real hell of a problem, so the owners of messaging companies are doing their best to let their users communicate on a better security level. One of the generally recognized leaders in this field – Facebook Messenger – has also taken this path. The…

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: HOW MESSAGING APPS AMASSED 1.4 BILLION USERS

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: HOW MESSAGING APPS AMASSED 1.4 BILLION USERS

Do all smartphone owners use messaging apps? Market research company eMarketer conducted a study that shows that by the end of 2015 1.4 billion people will actively use instant messaging clients. You’ve probably noticed how often people chat on messaging apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp in the subway or on the bus. You have to…

COUNTRIES’ FAVOURITE MESSENGERS ANNOUNCED

COUNTRIES’ FAVOURITE MESSENGERS ANNOUNCED

The number of messaging apps is growing rapidly and each of them is struggling for every single client. Messaging apps have long become much more than just apps for chatting. Now they let users make video calls, share eye-catching stickers, location or even send a photo collage. WeChat messenger, for instance, even offers cab calling…

Asia Messengers Are More Lucrative Than Their US Competition

Asia Messengers Are More Lucrative Than Their US Competition

Messaging apps develop at lightning speed in today’s realities. We have an enormous number of apps to choose from as it is, but, in spite of this, new ones are released almost every week. Now every user can pick the messaging app that they want and that is tailored to satisfy their needs. Nonetheless, putting…

What Risks Do Snapchat and Facebook Messenger Pose For Android?

What Risks Do Snapchat and Facebook Messenger Pose For Android?

If you’re an Android smartphone owner, then you’ve probably noticed how quickly your phone loses juice and starts working slowly. These and similar problems are most likely caused by mobile applications. Recently, AVG Technologies performed an analysis, the result of which revealed the applications that give Android devices a hard time. Snapchat and Facebook Messenger…

LINE Update To Allow Android Users To Add Friends Sans Phonebook

LINE Update To Allow Android Users To Add Friends Sans Phonebook

Starting today, thanks to the release of version 5.6.0, Android users will be able to experience the new improvements first hand, one of which is a simple, yet fast way of adding friends to your contact list. The update makes it possible to search for and add friends using only their phone numbers. LINE no…