LINE now allows you to make video calls from your mobile
The well-known communication tool and social network LINE takes another step in its evolution by offering a new way to stay in touch with family members and friends: the video calls A feature that further enhances the possibilities of this very complete tool and that could begin to tip the scales in your favor, if not againstWhatsApp, at least yes against the rest of applications that allow these features as SkypeIn addition, there are other interesting novelties in the world of video that we will discuss below.
This is an update for both Android and iPhonewhich raises the version number of this communication tool to 3.9.0 In it, its most outstanding novelty is, without a doubt, the video conferences or video calls With them two users can share live audio and video, either from devices of different brands , operating system or platform. No limits. In the same way that happens with Skype, just select the desired contact and press the Video option to make the call.
Call party receives call notification and has the option to answer or answer with audio only, in case you don't want to be shown in video.After that, the videoconference begins, allowing the other to see full screen while a small window shows what the user himself looks like. Window that can be moved around the screen to place it where it doesn't get in the way. But it's not the only video feature included in this update.
Although at the moment it is only available on iPhone, the possibility of recording short video clips called has also been included Snap movies These are short clips that can be added with background music before being sent to through conversations, or post them on the wall. A new feature for the most creative users who want to record stop-motion animations or videos with different shots. A new front with which LINE could try to stand up to other applications like Instagram or Came
Along with the video news, the new version of LINE also brings with it other interesting functions. Among them stands out íalbum A place to share images in individual or group chats so that the interlocutors can consult, expand and modify them at any time. A new option has also been included to set the privacy level of each post on the LINE wall , allowing it to be seen only by the people you want. Finally, the possibility has been added to remove and delete contacts from the blocked list A good way to completely forget about an unpleasant contact.
In short, a most striking update that adds new functions to an already very complete tool.All of this without forgetting to improve features that were already present, such as sound and image quality The new version 3.9.0 of LINE is now available for both Android and for iPhone via Google Play and App Store , respectively.