Tango Live
| Tango Live | |
|---|---|
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| Developers | TangoME, Inc. |
| Operating system | Android, web browsers, iOS |
| Type | Social live-streaming platform, Voice over IP, instant messaging, videoconferencing |
| License | Proprietary[1] |
| Website | www |
Tango is a third-party,[2] cross platform messaging application software for smartphones developed by TangoME, Inc. in 2009. The app is free and began as one of the first providers of video calls, texting, photo sharing, and games on a 3G network.[3][4][5]
As of 2018, Tango has more than 400 million registered users.[6][7][8][4] It was rated by PCMag as "the simplest mobile chat application out there, with a good range of support."[5]
In 2017, Tango entered the live-streaming space, and has become a B2C platform for Live Video Broadcasts, combining high-quality video streaming, a live messaging chat and a digital economy.
As of 2026, the Tango app is not available on the Apple App Store. In the European Union, its iOS version is distributed through Onside, a third-party iOS app marketplace operating under the Digital Markets Act; Onside also became available in Japan in February 2026.[9]
History
[edit]Tango, based in Mountain View, California, was founded in September 2009 by Uri Raz and Eric Setton.[5][10] Raz currently serves as its CEO.
The founders raised venture capital from a range of investors such as Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Len Blavatnik.[11]
A financing round in March 2014 brought in $280 million from Alibaba, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang and other investors.[12]
In February 2017, Tango added integration with GIF platform Gfycat, allowing users to search and send GIFs.[13]
Some streamers based in Ukraine have used Tango to earn income from home, especially after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[14][15] Tango also supports individual creator agencies. For example, the Tango creative agency Inspire supports about 600 creators.[16]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Privacy Policy". Tango. December 19, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ↑ Nguyen, Chuong (March 20, 2013). "American law enforcement wants carriers to save your incriminating text messages". Gotta Be Mobile. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ Fitchard, Kevin (March 19, 2013). "TextMe tries to recreate Skype as a mobile-first app". Gigaom. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- 1 2 Dredge, Stuart (March 8, 2013). "30 best iPhone and iPad apps this week". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Moscaritolo, Angela (March 7, 2013). "Video chat app tango hits 100m users, adds iPad support". PCMag. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ Smith, Craig (1 July 2020). "12 Tango Facts and Statistics (2020)By the Numbers". Archived from the original on 24 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ Loeb, Steven (March 14, 2013). "Asian messaging platform Line sees 100M game downloads". VatorNews. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ Bea, Francis (March 19, 2013). "MessageMe picks up 1 million users in 12 days, no thanks to Facebook". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere". TechCrunch. February 22, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
- ↑ Perez, Sarah (September 10, 2012). "Mobile video chat app tango is starting to look like a social network: adds photo sharing, in-app gaming". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ Ludwig, Sean (November 20, 2012). "Video-calling app Tango adds Instagram-like filters & cute animal avatars". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ↑ Shih, Gerry (March 20, 2014). "Alibaba invests $280 million in messaging app Tango". Reuters. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ↑ Tracy, Phillip (February 14, 2017). "Tango now lets you post GIFs from the largest user-generated database in the world". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ↑ "How Ukrainians are Finding Solace in Tango". Bloomberg. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, David (April 9, 2022). "Backs against the wall, war-torn creators turn to Tango for a voice and livelihood". Tech Times. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Keyser, Mathew (July 10, 2026). "The War Didn't End Their Careers. It Forced Them to Reinvent Them". International Business Times. Retrieved September 16, 2026.