Azar (mobile app)
Azar is a real-time video communication platform available on both iOS and Android.
History
[edit]Founded in 2014 under the IT company Hyperconnect based in South Korea, Azar enables users to be connected through an AI matching system.[1]
Azar was the first instance of WebRTC commercialization in a mobile environment.[2] Azar is provided in 230 countries and 19 languages around the world, and international users account for 99% of its user base.[3]
As of March 12, 2024, by its 10th year anniversary, Azar has facilitated over 147 billion global matches.[4]
In November 2025, Azar will delete their live streaming feature.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Jung-hwan, Hwang (February 10, 2021). "Match Group buys Korean video chat startup for $1.73 bn". The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Korean startup HyperConnect's Azar once again makes it to Europe's Top-Grossing Non-Game Apps". Korea Tech Desk. January 21, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ Kim, Eun-jin (January 21, 2021). "The Secret behind Korean Startup Service Ranked 6th in All Non-gaming Apps in Europe". Business Korea. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ Eva, Dixon (March 12, 2024). "'AZAR' CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OVER 147 BILLION GLOBAL MATCHES MADE". Verge Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ "📢 Notice: Discontinuation of Live Streaming Feature". Azar Help Center. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
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