The latest version of LINE, the 4.8.0 has been released just hours ago. In this update, they answered the calls of many users to include a “Typing” status display so they can see when their friends are typing. In addition, LINE’s new payment service, LINE Pay goes live with this release and new features such as error messages when the device is low on storage further also add to the convenience of the application service.
For the See when Your Friends are Typing, this feature is simple to use. If your friend is typing, the icon will be displayed in a text bubble by their name in the chat. This feature is only available in one on one chats and your friends need to be registered in a region that supports this feature and also be using LINE version 4.8.0 or higher. The feature will be rolled out gradually to users of LINE version 4.8.0 or higher. Please be patient as they prepare to make it available on your smartphone soon.
As for the payment service, LINE Pay makes its debut with this update. Just add your credit card information to pay on ecommerce websites and apps effortlessly! At the first stage of its release, the payment service will only support payments on LINE Store. Select LINE Pay when paying on the store to open the service then simply select a credit card to pay with to complete the purchase. If you are using LINE Store on your PC, the application will launch on your smartphone. And to celebrate the release, users who charge their LINE Store Credit using LINE Pay will get up to a 25% bonus for a limited time only. Please visit their official site for more details.