Virtual Socializing During Corona: 5 Apps to Keep You Connected

It may not be possible right now for you to go out and socialize due to the Covid situation but that shouldn’t stop you from having a social life or build one. Covid has changed the way we interact and has increased the importance of online apps which will help us with the same. These following apps will help you to socialize virtually, keep you entertained and have a life.

1. Mitron

Mitron has emerged as one of the most popular Indian alternatives to TikTok. The app reached the 1.7 crore mark almost a week after it touched the 1 crore mark. The app allows users to reimagine digital entertainment and engagement which is designed for people to showcase their innovative videos online with the theme of light humour. You can create, edit and share your videos as well as browse through a library of top videos across the globe. By crossing 21 million downloads, Mitron app has been one of the most downloaded apps in India during the last two months with 40 million video views per hour.

2. Pocket52

Pocket52 is India’s First Cryptographically secure poker platform and poker network. It can help you to not only pass time by putting your skills to good use but also earn some money. You can play with your friends or other players from the country. They host monthly poker tournaments like ‘Grand Poker Sprint (GPS) which has 300+independent poker tournaments, and where you have a chance to win tournament prizes ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 10 lacs. All you have to do is log in to the web app or mobile app and grab that chance to win.

3. Houseparty

Houseparty is a video-calling platform. You can video call with upto 8 people at a time. The app also includes various games like ‘Trivia’ and ‘Draw my thing’ which can help you and your friends to have fun and stay connected. You will be notified every time any of your friends in your list come online so that you never miss out on a chance to talk to them.

4. Netflix Party

One thing we surely miss during Covid is watching movies with our friends. This is why Google Chrome can be your saviour. Just install the Netflix Party extension from Google Chrome and stay connected with your friends the entire time while watching your favourite picks on Netflix. It allows you to chat simultaneously with your friends while watching the movie at the same time.

5. Ludo King

Who doesn’t love a classic game of Ludo? Ludo King allows you to play the board game with upto 4 people. You can not only play with your friends but also with people from all over the country. It allows for real-time chatting by connecting you with other players during the game.

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