Bigo Live currently has millions of users worldwide, but what exactly is it and how do you use it?
Bigo Live is a livestreaming app that allows users to watch livestreams and chat with other users, and broadcast their own streams. Dancers, singers, comedians, and gamers can all stream on Bigo Live and reach people all over the world with their talents, with the app available in 150+ countries, including Canada, Great Britain, and Japan.
You can also use the app to start a 1:1 live video chat with a friend, or create a room with up to nine people if you only want to stream for your close friends. If you're interested in streaming to everyone, but don't want to show your face, you can share a live voice chat instead and speak freely while protecting your privacy.
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Livestreaming has become hugely popular in recent years, with apps like Twitch and platforms like Instagram adding features allowing users to livestream instantly. For a lot of users, livestreams are a chance to feel like you're having a conversation with your favourite influencer or celebrity, with users able to comment questions and have them answered in real-time.
Livestreaming can also be a way to make money, and Bigo Live is no exception, as users can buy 'Beans' with real-world money in the app and send them to streamers as gifts. Some of the most popular streamers can make thousands of pounds a month livestreaming playing popular games like Fortnight and Minecraft.
The app is currently restricted to users aged 12 and above on the Google Play Store, and 17 and above on the Apply App Store. However, there is no age verification system and the app does have the option to enter a 1:1 livestream with a stranger, so parents should keep an eye on what content their children are using it for, and, as with all live content, there's the possibility for profane language and slurs.
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