WeChat Applications Triggers New Trends in Interacting Through Mobile

Armed with a number of innovative and unique features such as 'Look Around', 'Shake to Find Friends', 'Hold to Talk', and many more, the presence of cross-platform chat application, WeChat, received a warm welcome.

One of the most eye-catching feature is the 'Hold to Talk'. Similar to a walkie-talkie, 'Hold to Talk' is a voice messaging features unique because it allows users to send each other voice messages only through a single button. This feature is the most appropriate alternative to conventional telephone service because it does not require additional cost and will not reduce the user's pulse.

"The mobile phone users now prefer to minimize text messaging because it is considered less practical and less able to convey the intended meaning. They tend to like the feature that allows them to interact more. 'Hold to Talk' is the best features to meet those needs," said Dennis Hau, Head of International Product Center, Tencent International Business Group.

"With this feature, users can avoid boredom and hassles of typing letter by letter to communicate. They communicate more freely without having to burden reduction pulse," he continued.

Developers WeChat claimed that based on his research, which introduced a new way of interacting WeChat gradually change the behavior of mobile phone users to communicate with friends, relatives, or co-workers. With the presence of WeChat unique features, users are increasingly left by exchanging messages via text becomes increasingly monotonous and start exploring voicemail, file sharing, and location-based services.

In addition to variations in messaging, location-based services are also very popular among the users because it allows them WeChat in finding new friends and acquaintances using the 'Look Around'.

Prior to its official launch, WeChat not used as much now, but now many users can find other users very easily.

To enhance the functionality and experience of using WeChat, the developers of this application has also prepared a special renewal for holders of Nokia Windows Phone and iOS.

"WeChat for Nokia Lumia 900, Lumia 800, Lumia 710 and Lumia 610, recently updated to version 3.2 with many latest features. One of the features that we want to emphasize is WeChat Web that can be used in a PC through a browser," said Dennis Hau.