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LINE
Developer(s)	Naver Japan/NHN Corp.
Stable release	* iPhone - 3.0.0 Android - 3.0.3; Windows Phone - 1.3.0.0;
Operating system	iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
Available in	English, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Turkish
Type	Instant Messaging Client
Licence	Proprietary
Website	LINE official website

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LINE is a proprietary instant messaging application for smartphones and PCs. In addition to basic messaging, LINE users can send each other images, video, audio media messages and make free VoIP calls.

Initially a mobile application for Android and iOS phones, it has since expanded to Windows Phone^[1] as well as desktop computers. A BlackBerry version is currently in development.^[2]

As of June, 2012, LINE has more than 49 million users worldwide and is used in over 230 countries.^[3]

Development

LINE was launched on June 23rd 2011 by NHN Japan after the Tōhoku earthquake. NHN Japan realized how inconvenient the damaged communication system was and discovered that a data service would work be more efficient.^[4] They decided to design an app accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktops, which would work on the data network and provide continuous and free instant messaging and calling service. The name LINE was originated from the fact that after the incident people had to line up outside of public phones, because in Japan the public phones "are programmed to take priority over networks during and after an earthquake".^[5]

In late October 2011, LINE experienced an unexpected overload on the server due to the extreme growth of users around the world; causing outages, and delay in message delivery.^[6] After concluding that the scalability process had to be improved, NHN Japan chose to adopt HBase as the primary storage for user profiles, contacts, and groups.^[7]

On July 3rd 2012, NHN Japan announced the new features "Home" and "Timeline" for LINE. The new features allow users to share recent development in in life to friends in real time similar to social networking services.^[8]

Stickers

One feature of LINE is the Sticker Shop where users are able to purchase virtual stickers depicting original and well-known characters. The stickers are used in chat between users and act as large sized emoji. Users are able to purchase stickers as gifts. Purchased stickers are attached to an account and can be used on other platforms. Stickers are only available for download to users on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone and are purchased through their respective mobile stores. New stickers are released weekly. Some stickers are released only for a limited time and are usually in commemoration of events (e.g the 2012 Summer Olympics).

Features

Multiplatform
Optional address book syncing
Real-time confirmation when messages are sent and delivered
Share photos, videos, music and more with people
Send current or any specific location
Send emoji, stickers and emoticons to friends
Create and join groups where you can chat and share media
Bulletin boards (up to 100 people at once) for groups
Add friends through the use of QR code
Add friends through NFC by shaking their phones
Direct Pop-out message box for easier reading and replying
New Timeline and Home page features on iOS and Android
Windows and Mac users can access via the Desktop version, and smart-tablet users via the Browser version

LINE Related Apps

Naver has released a number of applications that are compatible with LINE.

LINE Camera

Provides users with the ability to decorate your photos. The photo database ranges over 700 LINE stickers and over 100 frames. These pictures can also be shared on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. Available both on iPhone and Android for free. Comparable to Instagram.^[9]

LINE Card

Allows users to send and share cards for celebrations such as Birthdays and anniversaries. It also allows the user to add a personal message. Available both on iOS and Android for free.

LINE Brush

Line brush is a painter App which allows users to edit their pictures with 27 stylish brushes,15 photo brushes and adjust the finest details. It's only available on the iOS system.^[10]

References

External Links

	iOS	Android	Windows Phone
LINE	[App Store	[Google Play]	[Windows Phone]
LINE Camera	[App Store Camera]	[Google Play Camera]	N/A
LINE Card	[App Store Card]	[Google Play Card]	N/A
LINE Brush	[App Store Brush]	N/A	N/A

Category:Android_software Category:IOS software Category:NHN Corporation

[1] NHN Japan Launches Popular Line App for Windows Phone

[2] Official Twitter site

[3] Tunes page

[4] rom Japan disasters, Line app sets sights on U.S., China

[5] Line: The Ultimate Social-Networking Service?

[6] Naver Line App is Back Online in App store

[7] The Story Behind LINE

[8] NHN Japan to Release New 'Timeline' and 'Home' Social Networking Features for LINE

[9] With 28 Million Using Line VoIP App, NHN Japan Launches ‘Line Camera’

[10] NHN Japan Releases 'LINE Brush' -- Official Drawing App for LINE for iPhone, iPad

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