WeChat: An

AnalysisBy: Josh Wong

Basic Summary of WeChat

Is a Chinese app made by Tencent

Very similar to WeChat

Boasts multiple stranger finding features

Many other unique features

Shake to Chat

Shake your phone

to chat with a

random stranger

Very simple to use

Throw a Bottle

Literally write a message and send it by throwing it in a bottle

You can also choose to pick up other bottles thrown by random people

TimeShare

Broadcasts real-

time location to

other people

Privacy Issue

FriendRadar

Look Around

Look for other

WeChat users in near

proximity to you

Start a chat with

anybody

You will also be seen

by others currently

using the feature

Computer Synchronization Can sync to your

computer via QR code

Chats can now be made through both your computer and phone

Allows you to send files of 10MB or less to your phone

Positives

Great for meeting and finding strangers

Suits people who enjoy spontaneity

Handy for keeping in touch with friends

and family overseas

Good for transferring documents

Ad free

Is a great stalking device

Negatives

Chinese government monitoring

Privacy Breaches

Large majority of users not English

Speakers

App’s purpose is convoluted

How to Improve?

Partition the app’s functions into general

areas

Set up servers in the US

Advertise towards US audiences