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What's new in LINE 8.7.0

Mar 25, 2024
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 8.6.0 (Feb 13, 2024)

  • You can now reply to more types of messages.

New in LINE 8.5.3 (Jan 19, 2024)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 8.5.2 (Jan 4, 2024)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 8.5.1 (Dec 13, 2023)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 8.4.1 (Nov 27, 2023)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 8.4.0 (Nov 5, 2023)

  • You can now add photos shared in chats directly to an album.

New in LINE 8.3.0 (Sep 25, 2023)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 8.2.0 (Aug 9, 2023)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 8.1.1 (Jul 31, 2023)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 8.1.0 (Jul 28, 2023)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 8.0.0 (Jul 6, 2023)

  • We made profiles easier to use.
  • Cover images are now applied to the entire window.
  • Videos and background music can also be set as your profile cover.
  • Birthdays set on the mobile version will be shown.
  • You can also change a group's profile cover.
  • Change various settings directly from the group profile.
  • Dark mode will also be applied to profiles.
  • You can now message or call a friend from a chat more easily by hovering your mouse over their profile.
  • Camera preview is now available before all video calls, including 1-on-1 calls.

New in LINE 7.17.0 (May 2, 2023)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 7.16.1 (Mar 17, 2023)

  • Check out every album from all chats in a single place.
  • You can now report inappropriate notes from others.
  • You can now choose whether or not to see the camera preview before joining video calls.

New in LINE 7.15.0 (Feb 9, 2023)

  • We improved notifications for calls made in private chats.

New in LINE 7.14.1 (Dec 9, 2022)

  • When you send up to 3 emoji at once, they automatically enlarge to appear like stickers.
  • We revamped video call filters.
  • We upped security measures to keep LINE even safer.

New in LINE 7.13.2 (Nov 7, 2022)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 7.13.1 (Nov 1, 2022)

  • You can now take polls in chats.

New in LINE 7.12.1 (Oct 5, 2022)

  • You can now unsend messages you sent in the past 24 hours in chat rooms with LINE official accounts.

New in LINE 7.11.1 (Sep 19, 2022)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 7.11.0 (Aug 31, 2022)

  • You can now mention all members of a group at once for faster shoutouts.

New in LINE 7.10.2 (Aug 21, 2022)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 7.10.1 (Aug 8, 2022)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 7.9.0 (Jun 14, 2022)

  • You can now preview files before sending by dragging and dropping them to chats.
  • New video call thumbnail display options have been added to organize participants' video screens during calls.
  • We made improvements to the sticker feature during video calls.
  • Check out recently used stickers by hovering your mouse over the stickers icon.
  • Search for specific stickers just like you would in chat.
  • The doodling feature has become easier and more convenient to use than ever.
  • You can now adjust the sizes of your doodles.
  • Select multiple doodles at once to adjust the sizes.

New in LINE 7.8.1 (Apr 23, 2022)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 7.8.0 (Apr 15, 2022)

  • You can now organize your stickers and emoji by changing the order or hiding them.
  • Touch up your appearance before joining video calls with various face effects using the Beauty feature.

New in LINE 7.7.0 (Feb 28, 2022)

  • Search messages or keywords in chats by the date they were sent.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 7.5.0 (Dec 17, 2021)

  • We made improvements to the video call feature.
  • Redesigned the menu bar.
  • You can now zoom in and out of a shared screen during video calls.

New in LINE 7.4.1 (Nov 29, 2021)

  • We made improvements to the sticker feature.
  • Redesigned the sticker screen and added dark mode for it.
  • Your sticker and emoji lists on desktop are now automatically synced with the ones on the mobile version of the app.
  • You will be notified of expiring stickers and emoji, which will then be deleted from your sticker list.
  • You can now fully enjoy animated emoji on desktop as well.
  • When a video call participant sends a sticker, their thumbnail will automatically be displayed first in the video bar.
  • Renewed the design of the button shown in video calls to leave the call.
  • Easily adjust your call and YouTube screens at the same time when sharing a YouTube video during calls.
  • Try out the improved echo cancellation feature during calls.

New in LINE 7.3.1 (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 7.3.0 (Oct 18, 2021)

  • React to messages to express your feelings through chat.
  • You can now see your camera screen even while screen sharing during 1:1 video calls.

New in LINE 7.2.0 (Sep 6, 2021)

  • You can now watch videos recommended on YouTube with others, or search for a specific one with keyword during video calls.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 7.1.0 (Aug 10, 2021)

  • Try doodling on your shared screen during video calls to spark up the conversation.
  • Express yourself with stickers during video calls.

New in LINE 7.1.0 (Aug 10, 2021)

  • Try doodling on your shared screen during video calls to spark up the conversation.
  • Express yourself with stickers during video calls.

New in LINE 7.0.3 (Jul 5, 2021)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 7.0.2 (Jun 16, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and call stability improvements

New in LINE 7.0.1 (Jun 10, 2021)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 7.0.0 (Jun 7, 2021)

  • We made improvements to the video call feature.
  • Redesigned the video call screen.
  • Easily adjust the video call screen size from the standard size to the mini viewer.
  • Improved the screen sharing feature.
  • Show the thumbnails of video call participants on the shared screen.
  • When screen sharing during group video calls, your video screen will be shown in the thumbnail.
  • Try our new features for better call quality.
  • Enjoy better call quality by removing unwanted background noise with the new "Noise cancellation" feature.
  • The "Echo cancellation" feature eliminates echo caused by your audio devices.

New in LINE 6.7.3 (May 12, 2021)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 6.7.2 (Mar 30, 2021)

  • Bug fixes

New in LINE 6.7.1 (Mar 19, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and call stability improvements

New in LINE 6.7.0 (Mar 5, 2021)

  • You can now save places in Keep and view them later in a separate tab.

New in LINE 6.6.0 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • You can now report abusive users during meetings.

New in LINE 6.5.4 (Jan 18, 2021)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 6.5.3 (Jan 11, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and call stability improvements

New in LINE 6.5.2 (Dec 24, 2020)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 6.5.1 (Dec 24, 2020)

  • You can now organize your chats into chat folders.
  • Log in to LINE on your computer more easily by verifying your account on your phone.
  • We made improvements to the screen sharing feature, where you can share either a specific app window or your entire screen.

New in LINE 6.4.0 (Nov 13, 2020)

  • We've improved video call usability and added other exciting features.
  • Watch YouTube videos with others in a video call.
  • Apply special effects to your camera for extra sparkle.
  • Display up to 49 participants in grid view during a group video call.
  • Open chats directly from a video call.
  • Whenever someone speaks in a video call, their video is enlarged and brought to the foreground.

New in LINE 6.3.2 (Oct 14, 2020)

  • Fixed an issue where LINE would close unintentionally during calls.

New in LINE 6.3.1 (Sep 18, 2020)

  • We've improved call usability.
  • Redesigned the video call screen.
  • Display up to 25 participants in grid view during a group video call.
  • Change your mic, speaker, or camera directly from the call screen.
  • When someone shares their screen, their video is automatically enlarged and pinned as the main one.
  • Call quality improvements and bug fixes
  • Redesigned the login and lock screens.
  • Start a LINE Meeting directly from the menu bar.
  • You can now edit your cover photo directly from your profile.

New in LINE 6.2.2 (Aug 21, 2020)

  • Introducing LINE Meeting: Invite anyone to a group video call with an invite link.
  • Fixed display issues during video calls.

New in LINE 6.2.1 (Aug 4, 2020)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 6.1.1 (Jul 20, 2020)

  • Introducing "Keep Memo," a cozy little chat just for you.
  • Conveniently send texts, photos, and links to Keep Memo. You can find yours at the top of the chat list.
  • Easily manage items sent to Keep Memo in Keep.
  • Fixed display issues during video calls.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 6.1.0 (Jul 5, 2020)

  • The all-new combined media viewer:
  • All photos, videos, and GIF files in the chat can now be found in the same viewer.
  • We've redesigned the viewer menu and added a thumbnail list at the bottom.
  • Improved the group video call screen:
  • The full screen view of the participant list layout has been changed.
  • You can now see the statuses of other participants' microphones.
  • Other:
  • Bug fixes and call stability improvements

New in LINE 6.0.3 (May 31, 2020)

  • Improved stability

New in LINE 6.0.2 (May 27, 2020)

  • We've redesigned the screens to make them easier to read.
  • New usability improvements:
  • Text fields will expand automatically when writing a long message.
  • Changing the font will now affect all of LINE Desktop, instead of just chat messages.
  • Expired photos and videos will now leave behind a thumbnail for you to see what they were.
  • You can now use the Touch Bar on Mac to easily set text formatting in chats and notes.
  • We've added new features and improved existing ones:
  • Toggle notifications for all chats by clicking the icon on the bottom left side of the app.
  • You can now apply backgrounds during video calls and live videos.
  • Send stickers containing personalized messages with all-new message stickers.

New in LINE 5.24.1 (Apr 20, 2020)

  • Improved stability

New in LINE 5.24.0 (Apr 13, 2020)

  • You can now preview your camera, apply filters, and set a background before joining a group video call.
  • In a group video call, a marker now appears next to the name of the person currently speaking.

New in LINE 5.23.0 (Mar 18, 2020)

  • You can now share your screen during group video calls.

New in LINE 5.22.0 (Feb 27, 2020)

  • We added a variety of filters and a background blur effect for video calls and Live videos.
  • Text formatting can now be applied to notes.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.21.3 (Jan 13, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and call stability improvements

New in LINE 5.21.2 (Dec 20, 2019)

  • We added a verification step when you log in via QR code to help increase account security.
  • Instantly translate text in photos with the "Convert to text" feature in the photo viewer.

New in LINE 5.20.1 (Nov 11, 2019)

  • Improved stability

New in LINE 5.20.0 (Nov 4, 2019)

  • You can send multiple photos in a single message.
  • Highlighting text in your message by clicking and dragging on it now brings up a markdown menu.
  • QR codes for features unavailable in the desktop version are now provided so you can scan them with your mobile device.

New in LINE 5.19.1 (Oct 21, 2019)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.19.0 (Sep 17, 2019)

  • We've improved how you save and open files from chats.
  • You can now rename files when saving them from chats.
  • Files can be downloaded directly to your computer without selecting a folder or name.
  • You can now simply click on a file to automatically save and open it.
  • New markdown formats are now available.
  • To strikethrough a message: Enter " ~message~ " (a space and a tilde on both ends of the message, omit quotation marks)
  • When converting images to text, you can now check your agreement status in the feature via the accompanying icon.
  • MacOS Catalina is now supported.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.18.3 (Aug 30, 2019)

  • Improved stability

New in LINE 5.18.2 (Jul 31, 2019)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 5.17.2 (Jun 25, 2019)

  • Improved stability.

New in LINE 5.17.1 (Jun 17, 2019)

  • We improved the layout and display order of official account posts on Timeline.
  • You can now like Timeline posts with a single click.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.16.2 (May 7, 2019)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.16.0 (Apr 27, 2019)

  • Create personalized stickers with your own customized captions.
  • Easily send content from a chat to another chat, notes, or save it to Keep by dragging and dropping the files.
  • You can now send content from Safari or Finder directly to chats or save it to Keep.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.15.0 (Mar 22, 2019)

  • You can now use paid sticker sets immediately after purchase.
  • You can now forward a message to up to 10 chats at once.

New in LINE 5.14.0 (Feb 24, 2019)

  • You can now search through Home and notes in chats.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.13.1 (Jan 31, 2019)

  • Added fun chat background effects for special occasions or when certain keywords are used.
  • Playback speed can now be adjusted in the video player.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.12.1 (Jan 7, 2019)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.12.0 (Dec 14, 2018)

  • You can now translate notes and Timeline posts.
  • Mouse over the progress bar in the video player to see a preview thumbnail for that time.
  • Your name will now be marked in bold when you're mentioned among multiple people.
  • Markdown now supported in chat messages.
  • Bold: " *Message* " (a space and asterisk on both ends of the message)
  • Italic: " _Message_ " (a space and underscore on both ends of the message)

New in LINE 5.11.2 (Nov 22, 2018)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.11.1 (Nov 16, 2018)

  • You can convert images sent in chats to text or scan their QR codes.
  • Messages in chats can now be translated.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.10.1 (Oct 2, 2018)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.10.0 (Sep 17, 2018)

  • We've made some improvements to the video player.
  • Increased the max character limit for group names to 50.
  • Added an option to receive notifications when you are mentioned in a chat.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.9.3 (Aug 18, 2018)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.9.2 (Aug 9, 2018)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.9.0 (Aug 6, 2018)

  • Added the ability to reply to specific messages in chats.
  • You can now use paid emoji in chats.
  • Report harmful users and group chats directly from the chat.
  • Various other improvements

New in LINE 5.8.0 (Jun 4, 2018)

  • Improved the video player.
  • Various other improvements

New in LINE 5.7.0 (Apr 2, 2018)

  • You can now delete messages from your chats.
  • Chats can now be hidden from the chat list.
  • Added an option to disable message notifications during video calls.

New in LINE 5.6.1 (Mar 7, 2018)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.6.0 (Feb 9, 2018)

  • You can now set announcements in LINE chats.
  • An ellipsis (...) will be shown in 1-on-1 chats to indicate when the other person is typing.
  • Creators' stickers have been added to sticker suggestions.
  • It is now possible to zip and send unsupported file formats in chat.
  • Chat messages are now collectively displayed by time stamp for easy viewing.

New in LINE 5.5.2 (Feb 3, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.5.1 (Dec 18, 2017)

  • You can now share your screen while on a video call.
  • Added a function to unsend messages.
  • Increased resolutions for stickers.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 5.4.2 (Nov 21, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.4.1 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • You can now broadcast or watch live video in group chats.
  • In chats with multiple people, you can now right click a friend's profile for easy access to features like 1-on-1 chatting and sharing contacts.
  • To make screen capture easier, added a magnified view of the cursor as well as the ability to resize the capture area.
  • Added a "Keyboard shortcuts" section to the Settings menu.

New in LINE 5.4.0 (Nov 10, 2017)

  • You can now broadcast or watch live video in group chats.
  • In chats with multiple people, you can now right click a friend's profile for easy access to features like 1-on-1 chatting and sharing contacts.
  • To make screen capture easier, added a magnified view of the cursor as well as the ability to resize the capture area.
  • Added a ""Keyboard shortcuts"" section to the Settings menu.

New in LINE 5.3.3 (Sep 24, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.3.2 (Sep 22, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.3.0 (Aug 23, 2017)

  • Text profiles with adjustable font and background color can now be used in place of a profile photo or video.
  • Added a new option to lock LINE's messenger window, including autolock time settings.
  • Improved the way photo and video thumbnails appear on Timeline.
  • Links can now be copied directly from the Links section under "See all contents."
  • Clicking an eyeshaped icon on the login screen reveals what has been entered in the password field.

New in LINE 5.2.2 (Jun 28, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.2.1 (Jun 23, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 5.2.0 (Jun 22, 2017)

  • You can now search for messages sent only by a specific person.
  • All photos, links, and files shared in a chat can now be found in a single place.
  • Added icons for notification settings and search to the top of the chat window.
  • Screen capture can now be accessed directly from the main menu.
  • Added a copy option to the screen capture toolbar.
  • Added search functionality to the sticker window.

New in LINE 5.1.1 (Apr 14, 2017)

  • Enjoy group video calls with up to 200 people.
  • You can now create or vote in polls in chats on your desktop.
  • Mention your friends using @ in chats to instantly alert them to your message.
  • Easily update attached files when editing your posts in Timeline or Notes.
  • Uploading and playing GIF images in Timeline is now supported.

New in LINE 4.12.2 (Mar 18, 2017)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 4.12.1 (Mar 3, 2017)

  • Fixed a bug where a beep would sound when hitting Enter to send a message.

New in LINE 4.12.0 (Feb 28, 2017)

  • We've made photos in chats easier to see.
  • You can now like comments on Timeline posts.
  • Animated emoji now play upon liking Timeline posts.
  • We've added an option to hide LINE during screen capture.
  • You can now update your status message directly from the desktop versions of LINE.
  • Other minor bug fixes

New in LINE 4.11.1 (Dec 19, 2016)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 4.11.0 (Dec 14, 2016)

  • You can now play profile videos on the desktop version of LINE.
  • Friends can now be mentioned when writing posts on Timeline.
  • Videos on Timeline now play automatically.
  • Related hashtags are now displayed when searching hashtags on Timeline.
  • Photo and video thumbnails on Timeline have been made larger.
  • You can now create links when sharing Public posts from Timeline.
  • You can now change the sorting order on Timeline to show popular posts or posts from friends first.

New in LINE 4.10.2 (Nov 10, 2016)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 4.10.0 (Oct 24, 2016)

  • We've added single-body and separate window viewing options for chats.
  • You can now easily create hashtags on Timeline.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in LINE 4.9.0 (Sep 9, 2016)

  • A lock icon has been added to Letter Sealing-enabled calls.
  • Up to 5 URL previews supported in each message
  • You can now preview the member list of chats you've been invited to.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements

New in LINE 4.8.3 (Aug 28, 2016)

  • Improved stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 4.8.1 (Aug 12, 2016)

  • Improved service stability
  • Minor bug fixes and Other small improvements

New in LINE 4.8.0 (Aug 8, 2016)

  • You can now sign up and log in using your phone number.
  • You can now create GIFs by recording videos from your screen.
  • Pin your favorite chats to the top of your chat list.
  • You can now share chat messages as Notes or on your Timeline.
  • Support for pop-up stickers has been added.
  • Syncing your friend and chat lists is now easier.
  • It is now possible to upload animated GIFs to Keep.

New in LINE 4.7.2 (Jul 6, 2016)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements
  • Improved service stability

New in LINE 4.7.1 (Jun 28, 2016)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements
  • Improved service stability

New in LINE 4.7.0 (Jun 20, 2016)

  • You can now send photos in their original resolution in chats.
  • You can also send animated GIFs in chats.
  • View all URLs shared in a chat at a glance.
  • Apply the same background image to all of your chats at once.
  • It is now possible to download multiple photos from the "Show All Images" screen.
  • Public and Only Me privacy settings are available for your Timeline posts.
  • You can now set a proxy server to access LINE when it is blocked by a firewall.
  • Support for Indonesian, Spanish (Latin America), and Spanish (Spain) added.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements

New in LINE 4.6.2 (May 4, 2016)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements
  • Improved service stability

New in LINE 4.6.1 (Apr 20, 2016)

  • Improved service stability
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 4.6.0 (Apr 18, 2016)

  • You can now set custom backgrounds for each chat.
  • It is now possible to preview URL content in chats.
  • Letter Sealing is supported in group chats as an enhanced security measure.
  • Optimizations for improved performance
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements

New in LINE 4.5.0 (Mar 14, 2016)

  • We added a group call feature that allows you to talk with up to 200 people at once. (Release dates vary for individual countries.)
  • A keyword alert feature for messages has been added.
  • It is now possible to add photos to Timeline comments.
  • Share public posts you like instantly on your Timeline.
  • Other improvements and minor bug fixes.

New in LINE 4.4.2 (Feb 24, 2016)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in LINE 4.4.1 (Feb 11, 2016)

  • You can now view stickers you recently sent from your smartphone on the PC version of LINE.
  • Add photos and videos using drag and drop for Timeline posts or when creating notes.
  • It is now possible to take a screen capture and directly add It to a Timeline post or note.
  • Message sync speed after login has been improved.

New in LINE 4.3.1 (Dec 21, 2015)

  • A photo editor is now available for you to edit photos sent and received in chats or saved in Keep.
  • LINE now lets you sort chats by time received or by unread messages.
  • You can also mark all of your unread messages as read at once.
  • Status messages are now displayed in full (up to 500 characters).
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 4.2.1 (Nov 11, 2015)

  • Addition of LINE Keep, where you can save messages, photos, and videos from chats (direct upload supported)
  • Addition of sticker and emoticon recommendations relevant to your chat messages
  • Support for URL previews for pages shared in chats
  • Addition of microphone, speaker, and camera settings for calls
  • Updated message notification tone
  • Redesigned settings screen
  • Automatic re-sending of failed messages within a certain amount of time
  • Displays profile of person or group calling if push notifications are enabled
  • Displays file types shared via chat as icon thumbnails
  • Minor bug fixes and other improvements

New in LINE 4.1.3 (Oct 2, 2015)

  • bug fixes

New in LINE 4.1.2 (Aug 24, 2015)

  • Letter Sealing feature added in order to offer a more secure means of messaging.

New in LINE 4.1.0 (Jul 16, 2015)

  • Over 7,000 emoji now supported.
  • Added feature to edit captured screenshots.
  • Added feature to set favorite groups.
  • Chats removed on smartphones will also be removed on the Windows version of LINE.
  • Now you can invite friends to chats using drag and drop.
  • Improved Photo Viewer and QR code login UI.

New in LINE 4.0.3 (Jun 17, 2015)

  • Fixed an issue causing notices to display continuously.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in LINE 4.0.2 (May 26, 2015)

  • Timeline posts can now be edited.
  • Email address stays on the login window when automatic login feature is used.

New in LINE 4.0.1 (Apr 21, 2015)

  • Fixed PIN code related issues.
  • Adjusted the space between speech bubbles in chats.

New in LINE 4.0.0 (Mar 25, 2015)

  • Improved message sending speed and stability.
  • Added Posts/Album feature
  • Added a chat message searching feature.
  • Improved sticker-related features.
  • Supports sticker previews.
  • Supports animated stickers.
  • Made the sticker selection window adjustable.
  • Voice files can be played within chats.
  • Screenshots from PCs can be shared directly in chats.
  • New photo collection feature gathers all photos in each chat.
  • Copy images stored in clipboards directly to chats.
  • Added a feature that directs users to unread messages in chats.
  • Displays all chat participants that have joined or left.
  • Changed the settings to only play voice files sent by official accounts.
  • Enabled notification exposure via the Notification Center.
  • Applied design improvements - Turned user profile pics into rounded icons.

New in LINE 3.9.1 (Feb 27, 2015)

  • Added an option to hide messages shown in the notice window.
  • The group name is now displayed in the notice window when messages are sent from group members.
  • Selecting a sent or received sticker that you already own now displays the sticker tab.

New in LINE 3.9.0 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • Added a feature to search for chat names and group members on the list of chats.
  • Fixed issue preventing text in speech balloons from being selected in chats.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in LINE 3.8.0 (Nov 12, 2014)

  • The number of unread messages will display in the chat screen.
  • ​Changed the order of friend recommendations from alphabetical to chronological.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements

New in LINE 3.7.6 (Oct 23, 2014)

  • ​Improved security of free calls.
  • MAC 10.10 (Yosemite) Support: Fixed problem causing app to automatically close when dragging and dropping files into a chat room.
  • Added a text viewer used when sending or receiving long messages.

New in LINE 3.7.5 (Aug 29, 2014)

  • Improved the quality of free voice calls.

New in LINE 3.7.3 (Aug 12, 2014)

  • Minor bug fixes.

New in LINE 3.7.1 (Jul 28, 2014)

  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 3.7.0 (Jul 1, 2014)

  • Photo/Video/Audio File Transfer Feature Added.
  • The reason that friends appear in your Recommended Friends list is now displayed.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 3.6.0 (May 12, 2014)

  • Change in supported environment for video call and other video-related features to OS X Lion (10.7) and above.
  • Improvements to transmission speed.
  • Enabled rotating and resizing of images in the image viewer.
  • Enhanced login screen.
  • Minor bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in LINE 3.5.1 (Mar 20, 2014)

  • Improvements to the image viewer in the chat window.
  • Improvements to the sticker selection screen.
  • Can now write comments on the Timeline with stickers and text.
  • Clearly defined active/inactive window status.
  • Can now delete friends from hidden/blocked user lists.
  • Russian is now supported.

New in LINE 3.5.0 (Mar 3, 2014)

  • Messages are now displayed as "Read" if received.
  • Issue causing LINE to crash on some systems fixed.

New in LINE 3.4.0 (Jan 30, 2014)

  • Added Turkish language support
  • Fixed an issue preventing users from logging in on some devices
  • Added a feature to recommend official Homes to friends

New in LINE 3.1.12 (Aug 16, 2013)

  • Added a function to play received videos without having to save them.
  • Added new emoticons.
  • Increased the maximum file size for each photo from 3MB to 20MB.

New in LINE 3.1.11 (Jul 30, 2013)

  • Increased the maximum number of characters for each message to 10,000.