ChatON changes its appearance and is updated on Android and iPhone
The messaging social network created by Samsung presents a new version for major platforms. We are referring to ChatON, originally created to compete against WhatsApp, iMessage and BlackBerry Messenger as it was an exclusive messaging system for terminals of the Korean brand. However, little by little it has gone widening its sights and breaking down barriers, coming to establish a version for the competition: iPhone , and also for BlackBerry
This communication platform is now updated for both Android and iPhone , surprising with a good list of novelties that include visual redesigns and improvements in handling All this to achieve a structure more similar to that of other social networks Thus we find that three contacts Information about the London 2012 Olympic Games These act as news sources , being able to know the latest news, the medals achieved day by day and the teststhat are going to be disputed. A wink for the most sporty users that comes from the news channel CNN To activate these contacts, just click on the+ button and add any of the CNN accounts that contain this data.
In the visual section we find a significant change, although not too important. And it is that the ChatON logo, which consisted of a comic bubble with the name inside, has changed to only house one Capital C More relevant and useful is the ability to download different layouts for conversations. After updating, if we access the settings menu and click on Downloads, we can access the section Download masks and balloons From here we can download and apply up to twelve backgrounds and types of messages different to customize our application as we want. Finally, in this visual section, we also find an improvement in the photos shared through conversations, which allows us to do zoom to see any detail.
In addition to this we find some exclusive measures for each platform. To the version of iPhone arrive the Aniconos, or what is the same,animated emoticons that perform some action when sent through the conversation. For its part, Android has the Walkie-talkie mode, with which it is possible to send short voice messages instead of text with the press and hold of a button. Finally, and for both platforms, we find a function already seen in social networks as WhatsApp that It consists of knowing if the interlocutor of our conversation is typing a message.
Of course, this update also includes tweaks and bug fixes from previous versions.In short, a very complete update that sets the tone for ChatON And it is that , at least in terms of functions, is much more complete than WhatsApp, however it does not have the fame of WhatsApp, although its growth continues little by little. ChatON can now be updated for both Android and iPhone in the form completely free from the respective app stores: Google Play and App Store
