Free calls: The group voice call is a free feature for Line users but is subject to data charges on mobile.
If you ever wanted to have a group voice call with up to 200 people, now you can with the messaging app Line.
Calls can be initiated from within group chats, and a notification message will be sent to all of the users participating in the chat. An icon is displayed above the user icon of the person currently speaking at the time, enabling users to easily communicate with each other.
“We are constantly innovating the way our users communicate with their friends and family, and this new feature provides an additional way for our users to be closer to their friends and family.
“At every update we look towards refining the experience to keep up with our users’ needs and demands,” said SunHaeng Cho, Line’s lead planner for group call.
While the service is available for free, the standard data charges by telco still applies unless you make the call over WiFi.
To enjoy the new feature, users have to update the app on Android or iOS to version 5.11 or Windows desktop app to version 4.5.
The update also offers a redesigned More screen for both Android and iOS. The layout of the menu icons in the user interface has been modified for increased visibility, the company said.
