LINE v3.9.0 Introduces 'Snap Movie' and Video Call
LINE v3.9.0 Introduces 'Snap Movie' and Video Call
About a month ago, we reported that LINE would be rolling out its video call service this Fall. Then, a few weeks earlier, we announced that LINE partnered with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F. to launch Official Accounts and Team Stickers.
Now, the latest version of LINE (version 3.9.0) has been released globally, introducing new video functions such as Snap Movie and video call. Snap Movie, a video recording and sharing feature, lets you create 4-10 seconds of personalized video clips with your choice of background music. On top of using text and stickers, you can now share special moments via creative video messages with your friends and family around the world.
You can post your video snippets on your Home and Timeline, where they'll be automatically be played on a loop*. The video clips which have been saved on your mobile devices can be uploaded on other social networking platforms as well. There are 9 different background songs to choose from, and more music will be added soon.
With LINE's new video call feature, you can have real-time 1-on-1 video communication anywhere. This video call function is available throughout all major platforms including iPhone, Android devices, and PCs (Windows/Mac)**, and is supported over both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. You can also switch between video and voice anytime during the call.
On top of the video features, the updated LINE comes equipped with enhanced photo and video sharing system, allowing you more convenient ways to communicate with your mobile devices.
Added features and services at a glance:-
- Chat Album
- You can now create up to 100 albums of 100 photos in a chat for convenient access of the shared photos
- Improved Video Function
- Once video is uploaded in a chat, it no longer needs to be re-uploaded to share with other users
- 'Remove' feature on Hidden and Blocked lists
- Users on Hidden and Blocked lists can be removed, and no longer displayed in Friend Recommendations
- Privacy settings for each Home & Timeline post
- Users can now choose who can see each individual posts on Home & Timeline
All images accredited to LINE.
*the autoplay function can be controlled via settings
**the supporting OS for video calls include iPhone 4/4S/5 (iOS 4.3 or above) and Android 2.3 or above. PC must be Windows XP/Vista/7/8 or Mac 10.6 Snow Leopard-10.8 Mountain Lion. Video calls will be enabled on each device after updating to the 3.9.0 version of LINE. Video calling is not supported on BlackBerry, Windows Phones, Nokia phones, or feature phones