Tencent, the largest internet company in Asia Pacific and the third largest in the world, has launched the new, feature rich 4.2 version of WeChat for Android users.

Recently launched in India, WeChat is a free mobile voice and text messaging application with over 100 million registered users globally, making it one of the most popular mobile chat applications in the world.

Android users of WeChat will now be able to make video calls and interact with their friends face to face. Video calls can be made and received over WiFi and 3G networks. The new, improved version of the application on Android will also allow selective sharing of Moments using visibility options.

User can create of custom-defined groups and reply directly to a friend’s comment in Moments using @. WeChat 4.2 version will also feature new QR name card that can be shared via Facebook .

The 4.2 Android version of WeChat has the option of Hindi language keeping in mind the requirements of the Indian market. Additionally, the app will also support eight new languages which include Japanese, Korean, Italian, Arabic and Polish.

WeChat offers engaging one-on-one and group chat sessions with an extensive range of animated and custom emoticon and emoji art, customizable backgrounds, and a Rock-Paper-Scissors mini-game.

The app also encourages creative expression by allowing users to apply artistic filters to their photos, create a personal photo journal, and share photos with friends. WeChat allows users to seamlessly connect with their social circles from phone contacts and Facebook.  People can also use location-based social (LBS) features to discover other members of the WeChat community. These features include ‘Shake’, ‘Moments’, ‘Look Around’ and ‘Drift Bottle’.

WeChat is available for free download on Android, iOS, Windows and Symbian mobile platforms.