RingID

ringID
Developer(s) Ring Inc.
Initial release July 2015
Stable release
Operating system iOS
Android
Windows Phone
Web
Microsoft Windows
Available in English,
Type Instant messaging
Social Networking
VOIP
License Freeware[1]
Website www.ringid.com

ringID[2] is a proprietary Social Networking platform which has been designed and developed by Ring Inc. located in Montreal, Canada. ringID allows users to communicate for free using their individual ID globally over the internet. ringID is an unified Social Networking Platform which integrates a range of features[3] such as voice & video calls, instant messaging, stickers, media cloud, newsfeed, secret chat, multimedia sharing and more.

Currently ringID is available on iOS,[4] Android, Windows Phone,[5] platforms, in addition to web and Windows desktop versions.

With its initial release in July 2015,[6] ringID’s Secret Chat feature received the most attention.[7] The secret chat sender decides how long their message will appear on their friends’ phone. Secret text messages simply disappear after the sender’s chosen time.

Users can send secret images, which gets deleted within the set time. Sent secret audio and video can only be viewed once. Users also can simply turn off the secret chat option and continue normal conversation in the same chat window.

History

ringID was initially released in July 2015 by Ring Inc.[8] In February 2016, ringID released another version including the much anticipated video calling features.[9]

ringID was designed with the concept of developing a single platform to cater to all the popular Social Networking needs of an individual user. Based in Montreal, Canada, Ring Inc. was formed with highly skilled software development professionals who worked for the successful launch of the project to the public.[7]

Features

ringID was conceptualized as an all-in-one social networking platform which would seamlessly allow users to conduct all their much needed social activities.[10] Popular social networking is no longer limited to just phone calls and text messaging rather they embrace instant messaging, voice & video calls, newsfeed, etc.

ringID lets its users make free voice & video calls, send messages, stickers and images, share multimedia content, stream music and video from the media cloud and browse newsfeed with instant updates of their friends, family and more.[11]

Voice and Video Calls

Free calls can be made between ringID users. Voice and video calls [9] are offered globally with a reliable network, which is operational even in low bandwidth[12][13] internet connections.[14]

Secret Chat

ringID Secret Chat[15] feature enables users to send instant messages to recipients which are deleted automatically once the predefined time is over. It has been highlighted as one of the most appealing features of ringID. Users are able to use the same chat window to make secret chat and continue normal chat.[16]

Stickers

ringID offers thousands of vibrant and colorful stickers for free and new sticker sets are offered on a regular basis. Stickers include ringID characters, word arts and occasion specific sticker sets.[17]

Message Retrieval

A unique feature of ringID is its ability to delete messages from not only the sender’s device but also from the receiver’s end. A message which has already been sent can be deleted anytime. ringID does not let users regret a sent message with its message retrieval feature.[18]

Music & Video Manager

ringID introduces a comprehensive music & video manager which lets users to not only view videos online but also download them to view offline. Music & Videos can be organized into playlists as well as imported from anywhere in the newsfeed. Music & Videos can be searched using artist name, title, album, and more.[9]

Multimedia Messages

While using messaging service of ringID, users can utilize several features simultaneously including sharing multimedia content such as audio, video, image and not just text.[19]

Newsfeed

Users can see their friends' status updates from their own newsfeed. It also allows users to share their real-time status with their friends. Similarly, they can comment, like and share the content of their friends’ posts.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "ringID's Privacy Policy".
  2. ↑ "ringID".
  3. ↑ "Forget Unbundling, ringID Brings the Most Powerful Mobile Messaging and Social Features Together". Business Wire. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ ringID iOS
  5. ↑ ringID Windows Phone
  6. ↑ "Can Canadian ringID become the next big social app?". GeekTime. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "RingID is the newest social platform on the block to offer a secret chat feature". KnowTechie. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Social Networking App ringID Offers Secret Chat for Disappearing Messages". AdWeek. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  9. 1 2 3 "Spotlight: ringID messenger promises quality HD video calls over slow connections". PhoneArena. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Forget Unbundling, ringID Brings the Most Powerful Mobile Messaging and Social Features Together". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  11. ↑ "The last social network you'll ever need to join?". TechInAsia. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Low Bandwidth HD Video Calling a Reality Now, Thanks to ringID". TheTechNews. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  13. ↑ "RingID offers low bandwidth VOIP on Windows Phone". MSPowerUser. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  14. ↑ "RingID Application to make calls in HD resolution even with a weak internet". Akhbarelyoum. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ "SOCIAL NETWORK PLATFORM RINGID PLANNING TO REPLACE SNAPCHAT". AppMess. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Is ringID a Better Snapchat?". Tech.co. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Download and Install ringID for Android the Next Social App". SanjosedelValle. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Secret Chat App ringID Will Self Destruct Your Messages". iDigitalTimes. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Messaging App ringID Gives Users Complete Control". Digital Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Review: RingID Sets a New Benchmark in Low Bandwidth Voice and Video Calling". TechPP. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
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