Likee
Likee (formerly LIKE) is a Singapore-based short video creation and
sharing platform,[1][2][3] available for iOS and Android operating systems. It was initially introduced in July 2017 by Bigo.[4][5]
The app's capabilities include visual effects, including 4D Magic and Dynamic Stickers, as well as video shooting and editing.[6][7][8]
History
Likee was originally known as LIKE until mid-2003, when it was rebranded and redesigned.[9]
As of the second quarter of 2019, Likee's mobile monthly active users had reached 80.7 million.[10] On September 25, 2019,[11] the Indian political party Aam Aadmi Party created an official account on Likee.[12]
On September 30, 2019, a parental controls feature was introduced,[13] allowing parents and guardians of Likee users to remotely control or restrict access to the app's content.[14]
In 2017, Likee was rated as one of Google Play's Best Entertainment Applications.[15]
Features
The Likee mobile app allows users to easily create and edit videos using a variety of augmented reality effects.[16]
Privacy and addiction concerns
As other video apps, Likee is also condemned by the international community[clarification needed] for privacy and inappropriate content. People say it could expose children to sexual predators.[17] Because of that, the 'Enable Parental Controls' feature on Likee can make sure parents and guardians to control or restrict young users' access to content in Likee. Also, for teens to avoid inappropriate video; provide viewing environments and content suitable for young people.[18]
References
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- ^ "NSW digital driver licences now available on smartphones". The Daily Telegraph. October 29, 2019.
- ^ Paul Barnwell (September 11, 2019). "What parents need to teach kids about deepfake videos". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Likee launches Independence Day campaign for Indians across the globe". The Asian Age. Aug 13, 2019.
- ^ "Aam Aadmi Party turns to Likee to connect with Indian youth". Deccan Chronicle. September 26, 2019.
- ^ "Likee App Among 10 Most-downloaded Apps Worldwide For August: Report". Republic World. September 12, 2019.
- ^ "Likee creates Guinness World Record for its Independence Day campaign". Dainik Jagran. August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Spread joy this Diwali with Likee's Diwali challenge, personalised stickers". The Asian Age. Oct 21, 2019.
- ^ "Popular video platform LIKE gets rebranded as Likee to improve user experience". Hindustan Times. HT Media Limited. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "YY Inc.: Bear Case Now Obsolete". Seeking Alpha. Aug 18, 2019.
- ^ "AAP reaching out to youths through mobile apps Party social media head". The Week (Indian magazine). September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Aam Aadmi Party turns to Likee to connect with Indian youth". Deccan Chronicle. September 26, 2019.
- ^ Sally Rawsthorne (October 20, 2019). "Child predators target next-gen social media". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Likee's New Parental Controls Feature Empower Parents To Filter Content Exposure". Businessworld. September 30, 2019.
- ^ "Best of 2017 - Android Apps on Google Play". Play Store.
- ^ News, Taiwan. "LIKE App's Shaping Magic Debuts Globally, Giv..." Taiwan News.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "likee video app a paedophile paradise say child safety experts". www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
- ^ "Likee's new Parental Controls feature empower parents to filter content exposure". www.mynation.com.