WeChat 2.0 for BlackBerry launched
WeChat 2.0 has been launched for BlackBerry users with location-based features.
The new version of WeChat for BlackBerry now integrates both ‘Look Around’ and QR code scanning features, which make it easier for users to add new friends or acquaintances by allowing them to search the surrounding areas for other WeChat users.
The new version also allows users to add their friends by scanning the QR code on their friends’ phone screen. In addition, Animated Emoticons were added in this new BlackBerry version. Now users can express themselves by using fun animated emoticons in the chat.
Dennis Hau, head of International Product Center, International Business Group, said the new BlackBerry version would provide a fund social communication platform for BlackBerry users.
The BlackBerry version of WeChat comes with features that are also found in its Android and iOS siblings, such as instant messaging with attachments, voice messaging or ‘Hold to Talk’ which people find very useful because they can save the time required for typing, and conveniently send voice messages instead.
WeChat can be downloaded free of charge for iOS, Android, BlackBerry , Windows Phone and Symbian devices. For downloads and more information, please visit: www.wechat.com/th.
