NEW YORK: Yahoo has launched the next version of Yahoo Messenger app called Yahoo Livetext Video Messenger in the form of unique video text messages that does not include an audio feed. The app currently available only in the Hong Kong iOS app store.
Yahoo launched its app in Hong Kong app store, on July 17th. More than 20 languages are available in this new Yahoo app.
“We are experimenting with new product experiences that delight our users. We have nothing further to share at this time,” a Yahoo spokesperson was quoted as saying by TechCrunch.
Yahoo claims Livetext is not an alternative to a smartphone’s built-in mobile apps rather it is “an entirely new way to stay in touch”.
The app also seeks to solve the problem of how to better express ourselves by not relying on typing alone.
“The advent of smartphones led a shift towards convenience and speed. We have gone from communicating primarily with our voices to using our fingers to text on glass,” said Yahoo.
“Our solution is to go back to the basics, by putting your words and your friend’s real-time reactions at the centre of your interaction. We have removed audio from the equation, as it’s rarely convenient in today’s fast-paced world.”
