WeChat Blog: ChatterboxThrough stop-motion animation, our new video, “One Day with WeChat,” captures how WeChat integrates into the everyday lives of our users in China. For these users, WeChat is not only an app, but a lifestyle, a new way to connect and interact with their world. So how exactly does WeChat in China, known as Weixin, make the lives … Continue reading 9 Ways WeChat Can Improve Your Day
Frog and Horse, the quirky duo, are making their third appearance on WeChat with the new Frog and Horse 3 sticker pack. Since the introduction of their first sticker set, the two have risen to stardom amongst WeChat users and are ready to show off their best dance moves yet. This time, disco-style. You haven’t … Continue reading Frog and Horse are Back in Action!
We have exciting news for our PC users, WeChat for Windows 2.0 is now available for download. Be sure to upgrade today to enjoy all our latest updates! What’s New in WeChat for Windows 2.0? 1. Save interesting messages and other media to your Favorites folder for easy retrieval
Curious who the average WeChat user is and what their day looks like? We recently revealed new data giving an inside look at what the WeChat Lifestyle means for our users around the world. An average of 570 million users log in to WeChat each day (September 2015). Additionally WeChat’s daily active users (users … Continue reading New Data Revealed – What Does it Mean to Live the WeChat Lifestyle?
Last month, WeChat landed at Comic-Con Hyderabad where we announced the winners of the WeChat Sticker Challenge and celebrated ‘World Sticker Day’ in India. “World Sticker Day is dedicated to the world of emoticons and stickers, which have become an integral part of our modern digital lives,”said Nilay Arora, Country Head and Vice President … Continue reading Celebrating WeChat India World Sticker Day at Comic-Con Hyderabad
Introducing WeChat for Windows 1.5, now available for download on your PC. What’s new in the latest update? 1. Talk with your friends, family or those closest to you with free video calls
With over 600 million monthly active WeChatters around the world, we are always excited to hear how WeChat has created and strengthened connections among our users. Through our new series, WeStory, we plan to highlight a few of these standout stories. This week, we feature Melisa and her boyfriend, Mickey – two lovebirds from Israel who are a living example of … Continue reading WeStory – Love at First WeChat
Remember when you first downloaded WeChat and found out that you could send awesome animated stickers to your friends? The first one that you probably used was Tuzki, the emotive bunny. Although his face is difficult to read, Tuzki knows exactly how to express himself with his body language. We’re bringing him back AGAIN, but … Continue reading Tuzki is Back to Jumpstart Your Work Week
It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since we launched Chatterbox – WeChat’s official global blog with our first blog post. A lot has happened around the world in the past year and a lot has also happened in the world of WeChat. We’ve announced new features and versions, designed a ton of crazy awesome stickers, … Continue reading Chatterbox Celebrates its 1st Birthday!
WeChat celebrated its official Myanmar launch in Yangon last week with its latest user, popular A-list hip-hop artist, Sai Sai. “In Myanmar, we’re aware that there’s an increasing need for efficient communications and social interactions in people’s personal and professional lives,” said Poshu Yeung, VP of International Business at Tencent, the company behind WeChat. “We’re proud … Continue reading WeChat Launches in Myanmar
From all of us here at WeChat, we’d like to wish our beloved dads around the world a Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate this special day, we’ve released Dear Dad, an adorable father-daughter sticker set that truly illustrates a father’s unconditional love and support. Whether you’ve just graduated from high school or have your … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day From WeChat
When it comes to communication, we’re focused on making the experience faster, better and easier for WeChatters all over the world. That’s why we’re eager to introduce WeChat 6.2 for iOS and Android, now with translation for Moments. We’ve also simplified the chat history migration process when switching to a new device, added a new photo … Continue reading Out Now: WeChat 6.2 for iOS and Android Featuring Moments Translation
With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, we’ve decided to launch a new set of stickers featuring “The Ballers.” The Ballers are the dream basketball team – they are determined, hardworking and focused. And while they’re serious about playing big, they also know how to have some fun. So let’s meet our court-side heroes – … Continue reading Sticker Story – Meet WeChat’s Own Basketball Team “The Ballers”
With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get back in shape (if you’ve fallen off those New Year’s resolutions). And what better motivation is there to get “fitspired” than by buddying up with WeChat’s newest sticker, Healthy Doughnut? We know what you’re thinking. How can a doughnut motivate me to get … Continue reading Sticker Story – Get Fit for Summer with WeChat’s Healthy Doughnut
To help you celebrate, we’ve packaged six red envelopes filled with WeChat tips and tricks to ensure your Chinese New Year holidays are fun-filled and smooth sailing from here on out. Ringing in the New Year Show off your sensational Sights Start your Lunar New Year with the festive lion dance! Capture and share … Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year From WeChat