Best mobile Applications to stay connected during COVID-19 pandemic

People are exhausted rather started feeling sick for social interactions, banned due to quarantine for coronavirus precaution. That’s obvious, as truly said, the human being is a social animal, we can’t remain distant for a long time, so is happening around. Now, what to do? Is being panicked a good option? Not at all. The only solution is accepting the situation, deciding new limits, new activities and adopting new ways of communication. Yes, we have to remodify our communication model, we have to accept that only way to gossip and connect with friends is our smartphone, instead of texting, we have to make calls to our loved ones, and if we make video calls, that’s the much better option to feel fulfilled.

There are many applications surfacing on play store and app store, featured with different options like chatting, audio calling, video calling sharing moments and many more. Some of the applications are specialized for one feature while others are good in some other features. Few are useful in many features combined in a single UI.

Below is the list and details of one of the most attractive applications of the industry surfaced to cater to the interactional need of people, especially in this time of social separation.

WhatsApp:

Everyone knows that WhatsApp is one of the most rated applications in this list having a billion and more users. It is not only used to talk rather people share files, multimedia, and other stuff. Unlimited calling, free app to app messages, Group texting and Video calls are the most liked features of WhatsApp. But the concern about WhatsApp is that company wants to make it possible for sending messages between WhatsApp and its other products like Facebook Messenger and Instagram. Which is the issue of real security concerns for the users? And another concern is that it needs a strong internet speed to get a good clear video call.

Telegram:

Telegram is known for keeping a user’s privacy secure with its end-to-end encryption. It is one of the most popular platforms with millions of users. However, it is claimed by another side that telegram is not fully able to keep the privacy of its users completely secure. Synchronization of chat data without any limitations across all devices and operating systems is a liked feature. Good intuitive design and UI, flexible security options, some good customizations, unlimited file size sharing makes that application user friendly. It does not include the video calling option, Voice calls are not that good.

MYTM:

MYTM best app in Pakistan based first chatting app developed with so many features together. MYTM chat module has almost all the features WhatsApp is offering. Not competing WhatsApp but eager to create awareness in Pakistani people to use it as Pakistan’s First Chatting app, also it will be used to share funds transfer between the MYTM users. Itself having all the features Pakistan’s First chat, Social Media Network, Air ticket booking, wallet, universal QR scanner, QR purchasing under one umbrella with the attractive user interface is a pinching and unique quality to be followed. Concerning the user’s security MYTM has introduced its system that will be working under PCI Compliance, sites and servers will be using SSL Security Certificates which ensure safety and security of user’s data and processing. MYTM Application wallet section is secured with Wallet Opening Passcode and Transaction processing Pin Code, To enter in Wallet user will have to enter a 6 digit passcode or Face Recognition System or Finger Print Scanner system whichever user desires, and when user will be making any transaction at the time when the payment transaction is reviewed and ready to process MYTM App demands 4 digit Pin Code for further proceedings.

GroupMe:

GroupMe allows its users to send group texts. However, it is different from sending a group text from a mobile phone. Instead of sending a bunch of individual texts like smartphones, in GroupMe, the sent messages can be seen and joined by everyone even without installing group me messenger app on their phones. Liked features are that it’s a social texting app that gets everyone involved, you can still send direct one-to-one messages, Photo and video sharing that allows participants to ‘like’. Disliked characteristics are that If you’re only interested in group messaging then this should be one of your go-to chat apps, however, most people are after a few more features, in this case, it may not be the best option.

Line:

This application contains good voice and video capabilities, mostly followed in Asia. With calling it have features like emoticons, stickers, group messaging and the ability to share multiple media amongst other Line users, basically it’s a social media channel like Facebook and Twitter. Good about Line is that it’s not chained to your smartphone, you can use Line on your PC or Mac too. Not totally free but you can make cheap calls to landlines. It keeps all the conversations in one place. Bad thing is that it is not well-known outside of Asia. Your friends may feel inconvenient to switch from already using apps. The interface is not as attractive as Facebook. It is not so easy to use like other well-known social media platforms.