Q, a letter that suddenly disappeared when I wrote this article in Markdown. But from Android 11 onwards, the alphabet code R has revived. This is because of the influence of Arabic dialects, where the equivalent character to Q is read as /g/ in Arabia, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Mauritania, and Lebanon, or as a consonant sound in the Levant region.
In fact, the origin of the letter Q and the Roman alphabet "q" are the same. The pronunciation of Q is [kʷuː]. In games, "Q" refers to solo queue, where players participate individually without forming a party.
QQ: A Social Platform
The QQ app has been around for 21 years, with over 900 million users. Its main functions include:
- Chat messages: sending and receiving messages from friends and groups
- Voice call: two-person or multi-person voice calls with high-definition audio
- Video chat: video conferencing with friends and family
- File transfer: transferring files between mobile devices and computers
- Spatial dynamics: learning about friends' activities and sharing life experiences
- Personal dress up: customizing themes, business cards, color ring tones, bubbles, and pendants
- Game Center: playing popular games like Tiantian and the whole country's favorite games
- Mobile payment: recharging phone bills, online shopping, transferring, and collecting
Data Safety
The developer of QQ has made a commitment to data safety. No personal data is shared with third parties.
Ratings and Reviews
The QQ app has received mixed reviews from users. Some have praised its potential and customizations, while others have complained about the registration process being difficult and complicated. One reviewer noted that the app feels designed solely for Chinese-speaking users, despite being released globally. Another user was frustrated by the constant requests for permission to use their current location.
What's New
The latest updates to the QQ app include:
- Face-to-face friend-making functionality
- Group announcements with confirmation and reminders
- Personal profile updates with a new "stickers" feature
- Upgraded image-text extraction functionality with improved translation and copy-and-paste capabilities