NEW YORK: The good thing with WeChat is that it can be installed and run on most platforms. This aspect has largely contributed to the large number of users of this app. Users can download and install it on any Smartphone, be it an iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Android or Symbian-based phone; WeChat has no any notable compatibility issue. As it stands, WeChat has an active user base that exceeds well over 250 million.
WeChat can be used for carrying out all functions that other VoIP providers offer, and even in a much better way. Whether users want to send a message, a multimedia file, make a voice or video call; WeChat has it all covered for them. However, this app comes with additional features that make it one of the best, if not the best just yet.
Here is a quick look at the amazing features of WeChat that make it one of the most sought after mobile messengers in today’s world.
Free Video Calls
One of the closest rivals of WeChat in sending of messages is WhatsApp. While WhatsApp only offers users with the instant messaging feature alone, WeChat comes with this feature along with the voice and video calling features that are available for free.
Moments
This feature is actually a distinguishing feature and with it, WeChat is a standout. You can make use of this feature and just like posting an update on Facebook, you can share moments on WeChat using texts or pictures and your friends can comment on them as well. You won’t find this feature with any other VoIP app.
Voice Messages
WeChat is well known for its abilities when it comes to sending voice messages. If you are that type of person who doesn’t enjoy typing, this is your app for with it, you can create short voice messages and send them to friends rather than type a text.
Emoticons
Sometimes you can be out of words for sending a message. You don’t have to worry about this problem when using WeChat as this app comes with a wide collection of emoticons you can use to spice up your conversations.
Group Chat
Just like many other messengers, you can create a group and have regular group chats with your group members. Initially, WeChat offered its users with a maximum of 40 members in a single group. However, with updates from version 5.1; WeChat can now support groups of up to 100 people.
Shake users Phone
WeChat comes with a very unique way of connecting with new friends. By shaking your phone at the same time with another person on WeChat, you can find new random friends and start chatting.
Another feature that also works in similar capacities is known as drift bottle. You can find new friends to chat with by simply posting a message which a random user picks and replies and from there you can continue with your conversation. You can also reply to random messages and make new friends as well. Another feature for finding new friends on WeChat is the look around feature and with this feature; you can find friends within your vicinity.
Social Connect
This is the biggest part of this app where it allows users to post and share files on social networks like Facebook and Twitter. In fact, this is the only app that allows users to login to their accounts using a Facebook account.
Backup Conversations
WeChat will ensure that you won’t miss any conversation, thanks to the backup feature where you can back up all your conversations and messages. If you decide not to back up your data, WeChat will still provide a 7-day history.
