Azar (social discovery app)
Azar is a real-time video communication platform available on both iOS and Android. Founded in 2014 under the IT company Hyperconnect based in South Korea, Azar enables users to be connected through an AI matching system.[1]
Azar was the first instance of WebRTC commercialization in a mobile environment.[2] Azar is provided in 230 countries and 19 languages around the world, and international users account for 99% of its user base.[3]
As of March 12, 2024, by its 10th year anniversary, Azar has facilitated over 147 billion global matches.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Jung-hwan, Hwang (February 10, 2021). "Match Group buys Korean video chat startup for $1.73 bn". The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Korean startup HyperConnect's Azar once again makes it to Europe's Top-Grossing Non-Game Apps". Korea Tech Desk. January 21, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Eun-jin (January 21, 2021). "The Secret behind Korean Startup Service Ranked 6th in All Non-gaming Apps in Europe". Business Korea. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Eva, Dixon (March 12, 2024). "'AZAR' CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OVER 147 BILLION GLOBAL MATCHES MADE". Verge Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2024.