Weekend Spices: Amazing Ways Technology Can Connect You with Family and Friends

So, like the rest of us, you’re stuck at home. Depending on your personality, you may be fine with it or on the verge of tearing out your hair. Regardless, being cooped up in one area for an extended period of time may be exhausting for everyone. Especially when it interferes with our ability to spend quality time with our loved ones.

Fortunately, today’s technology provides us with numerous options for facilitating interaction and conversation with people, even if it is through a screen. We’re not here to recommend which apps to use. And we won’t go through the benefits and drawbacks of various technologies. However, we hope that we can make you aware of some of the technology that is accessible to you, as well as some ideas for being deliberate and staying connected with your friends and family during this special time.

1. Trade Equipment

There are numerous methods to communicate with your loved ones, and the means to do so are right at your fingertips! Of course, you’re familiar with and presumably use phoning and texting. But what if you want to meet someone in person (although on a screen)? This is where video chat apps (apps) come in.

Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Zoom, Skype, Google Duo, and Marco Polo are just a few of the programs available. Each one accomplishes things slightly differently, so pick the app that best fits what you want to accomplish.

2. FaceTime was one of the earliest smartphone video chat programs. This program can hold up to 32 people on a call and is included with every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. However, it is limited to Apple goods and will not work with Android phones.

3. WhatsApp Messenger

Facebook’s social networking program has a messenger feature that allows you to communicate with anyone who has a Facebook account. In a group, you can video chat with up to 50 people. Messenger functions similarly to texting but without texting expenses.

4. Whatsapp

Whatsapp is a messaging app that sends and receives messages via your phone’s or computer’s WiFi. Using the app, you may send text messages or voice messages, participate in video conversations, and transmit documents to others.

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5. Zoom

Zoom is a popular meeting program that works on a variety of platforms. However, the free edition of this program limits video conversations to 40 minutes for groups of three or more individuals.

6. Skype

Skype, another long-standing video chat program, is available on most platforms and offers international calling and texting. A Skype video call can also include up to 50 individuals.

7. Duo by Google

Google Duo is a simple app that works on both Android and iPhone devices. This software is frequently pre-installed on Android phones, so see if you already have it. A Duo video call can have up to eight participants.

8. Marco Polo’s

You can leave pre-recorded messages for your friends and family to view anytime they are available via the Marco Polo app, and vice versa. As a result, it appears to be a visual version of a text message.