[LINE] LINE Releases LINE Toss, the Image and Video Manager App that Lets You Share with LINE Friends, on Android Devices
2014.08.29 LINE App
Organize Images by Timeline View and Area View and Send Them With No Data Limits
Tokyo, Japan – August 28, 2014 – LINE Corporation, owner and operator of the free call and messaging app LINE, today announced the initial Android release of the free family app LINE Toss, the image and video manager app that lets users easily share with friends. A release of the app for iPhones is planned for a later date.
Recently, more and more smartphone users are utilizing camera features and apps on their smartphones, and as they often take new photos and images, they end up accumulated in their device’s storage. This has created a trend in which user’s find it difficult to manage and search for photos.
In response to the aforementioned circumstances, LINE Toss offers two User Interfaces that can be used to intuitively view the photos and images that are automatically organized when using the app. Photos and videos can be viewed in the chronological order they were taken in with the Timeline view, or be displayed on a map according to their location information with the Area view. Photos and videos can be arranged by date or location and be sent to LINE friends all at once, with no data limits . They can also be shared according to date, time, and location , making it easier than ever to show everyone pictures of your travels or special events, tell people where you want to meet up with them, or introduce them to your favorite shops and restaurants.
About Timeline View
View photos and videos in the chronological order they were taken in and browse them gradually by scrolling slowly or swipe and drag the display bar to relive precious memories in a flash.
About Area View
Photos and videos will display on a map that can be zoomed in or out of for as much detail as desired, and can be managed based on the location information from when they were taken. Tap on the thumbnail to see a chronological display of photos and videos taken in the same location.
Timeline View Screen Area View Screen Photo Share Screen
Photos and videos shared through LINE Toss can be viewed or downloaded directly through the app, and can also be forwarded to LINE friends. Shared data will be displayed to each sender, and senders will use their friend information to manage images.
LINE Toss
Supported devices: Android
Supported languages: English, Japanese, Korean
Supported regions: Global
Service began: August 27, 2014
Cost: Free
Developer: LINE Corporation