There are so many messaging apps these days that one is hard pressed juggling their icons on the smart phone screen. Developed in India for a UK based company, N-gage will seem like the answer to one’s own wishlist for a be-all, end-all chat plus messaging tool, that works even without a smart phone — on a PC or laptop.
With N-gage downloaded on your device, you can invite friends on WhatsApp, Facebook, Hike, Viber etc to join in 1-to-1 or 1-to-many even if they are not N-gage users. An instant translate feature works with 45 languages.
A clever peer to peer connection ensures you are free of outside servers and you can password-protect the message if you choose. Regret what you sent? Fear not! You can take it back. People peering over your shoulder/ You can blur the message on your screen.
Perhaps the most radical feature is the video calling tool. A simple password and invitation lets you video-chat with up to 10 friends or colleagues anywhere, without their needing to install any special software. In India this week, founder Ajit Patel says N-gage will soon offer a file transfer utility and video editing features.
