For now, up to nine users can chat with each other like Skype or iChat.

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One of the most popular uses of YY is for karaoke, where one person will sing while others follows along and chat with each other on text chat.

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Vivox is known for its voice chat integrations with gaming companies such as Sony, Electronic Arts, Linden Labs and Nexon, wherein gamers can talk to each other while playing.

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