Social media has taken the world by storm! The world has become a much smaller place ever since the advent of this phenomenon. One could not have imagined such a revolution in communication 15 years ago, and now social media joins all the dots across the globe. Gone are the days, when you paid high tariff rates for international calls and SMSes, the social media sites have revolutionised commutation beyond expectations.
The Smartphone Era
One of the main components that affect this communication revolution most effectively is the Smartphone. The Smartphone is a mobile device primarily used for making calls, sending SMS, and using the various applications installed in it. These applications have made it much easier to communicate with people across the globe, at a very nominal rate. Social networking has become a necessity in today’s time where people catch up with long lost friends on Facebook, and reach out to the family through applications like Line.
Line – Connecting Made Easy
Line is an excellent social networking site that works on the data tariff plan. One just needs to have a 3G data plan, to operate Line. The app is an excellent alternative to STD or ISD calls which were comparatively much more expensive. Through the 3G data plan, people can make voice calls to anybody who has Line installed in their Smartphone. If you have a 3G data plan, the app ensures that the call will be free of interruptions and fade outs.
Sending text messages was never the same. Now not only can you text message your friends for free, but you can also express yourself with a number of vibrant stickers and emoticons. The stickers are really fun to use, and guess what they are absolutely free of cost. Video calls can also be made through Line, which is a delightful feature of this app. Now you can see your loved ones while talking to them over the phone. Who would have imagined all this 20 years ago.
Line began in the year 2011; it was the brainchild of a Japanese company, known as NHN Japan. The app was initially designed for two different operating systems, namely Android and iOS; later the app was introduced in windows phones, Firefox OS, blackberry and Nokia Asha. Now desk top versions of the app can also be installed, for MAC and Microsoft.
The choice of the youth
The app is hugely popular with the young crowd, because it is easy on the pocket, is free to install, can make free calls and send free texts, it has a number of brightly coloured stickers. Another feature is that the user can easily send pictures, songs and videos through this app, this unbelievable feature is a standout point for this app. The app is being installed all across the globe, solely because it comes packed with features and is easy to use.
Another major feature of this app is that one can send location details to the user, so in case you are in a problem, you can send a location detail to a trusted person. Or if you want to tell someone your exact location, so that they can track you down, then this is the app to use.