Duolingo Launches AI-Powered Video Call for Android
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) has expanded its AI-powered Video Call feature to Android devices and added five new languages. This feature, available to Duolingo Max subscribers, enables users to practice language skills through real-time conversations with an AI character named Lily.
The expansion includes new language offerings: German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean for iOS users, while Android users can access English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian, with Japanese and Korean coming soon. The feature includes enhanced functionalities such as expressive animations, conversation transcripts, and proactive engagement through Lily-initiated calls.
According to CEO Luis von Ahn, Video Call represents a breakthrough in language learning technology, providing affordable access to conversation practice that previously required travel or private tutoring.
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) ha ampliato la sua funzionalità di Videochiamata potenziata dall'IA sui dispositivi Android, aggiungendo cinque nuove lingue. Questa funzionalità, disponibile per gli abbonati a Duolingo Max, consente agli utenti di praticare le loro abilità linguistiche attraverso conversazioni in tempo reale con un personaggio IA di nome Lily.
l'espansione include nuove lingue: tedesco, italiano, portoghese, giapponese e coreano per gli utenti iOS, mentre gli utenti Android possono accedere a inglese, spagnolo, francese, tedesco, portoghese e italiano, con giapponese e coreano in arrivo. La funzionalità include miglioramenti come animazioni espressive, trascrizioni delle conversazioni e coinvolgimento proattivo tramite chiamate avviate da Lily.
Secondo il CEO Luis von Ahn, la Videochiamata rappresenta una svolta nella tecnologia per l'apprendimento delle lingue, offrendo un accesso conveniente alla pratica della conversazione che prima richiedeva viaggi o tutoraggio privato.
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) ha ampliado su función de Video Llamada impulsada por IA a dispositivos Android y ha añadido cinco nuevos idiomas. Esta función, disponible para suscriptores de Duolingo Max, permite a los usuarios practicar habilidades lingüísticas a través de conversaciones en tiempo real con un personaje de IA llamado Lily.
La expansión incluye nuevas ofertas de idiomas: alemán, italiano, portugués, japonés y coreano para usuarios de iOS, mientras que los usuarios de Android pueden acceder a inglés, español, francés, alemán, portugués e italiano, con japonés y coreano disponibles pronto. La función incluye funcionalidades mejoradas como animaciones expresivas, transcripciones de conversaciones y un compromiso proactivo a través de llamadas iniciadas por Lily.
Según el director ejecutivo Luis von Ahn, la Video Llamada representa un avance en la tecnología del aprendizaje de idiomas, proporcionando acceso asequible a la práctica de conversaciones que antes requerían viajes o tutorías privadas.
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL)는 AI 기반 비디오 통화 기능을 Android 기기로 확장하고 다섯 개의 새로운 언어를 추가했습니다. 이 기능은 Duolingo Max 가입자에게 제공되며 사용자는 이름이 Lily인 AI 캐릭터와 실시간 대화를 통해 언어 능력을 연습할 수 있습니다.
확장에는 iOS 사용자에게 독일어, 이탈리아어, 포르투갈어, 일본어 및 한국어와 같은 새로운 언어가 포함되며 Android 사용자는 영어, 스페인어, 프랑스어, 독일어, 포르투갈어 및 이탈리아어에 접근할 수 있으며 일본어와 한국어는 곧 제공될 예정입니다. 이 기능은 표현력이 풍부한 애니메이션, 대화 기록 및 Lily가 시작한 전화를 통한 능동적인 참여와 같은 향상된 기능을 포함하고 있습니다.
CEO Luis von Ahn에 따르면 비디오 통화는 언어 학습 기술의 혁신을 나타내며, 이전에는 여행이나 개인 튜터링이 필요했던 대화 연습에 저렴한 접근을 제공합니다.
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) a élargi sa fonctionnalité d'Appel Vidéo alimentée par IA aux appareils Android et ajouté cinq nouvelles langues. Cette fonctionnalité, disponible pour les abonnés de Duolingo Max, permet aux utilisateurs de pratiquer leurs compétences linguistiques grâce à des conversations en temps réel avec un personnage IA nommé Lily.
L'expansion comprend de nouvelles offres linguistiques : allemand, italien, portugais, japonais et coréen pour les utilisateurs iOS, tandis que les utilisateurs Android peuvent accéder à l'anglais, l'espagnol, le français, l'allemand, le portugais et l'italien, avec le japonais et le coréen qui arriveront bientôt. La fonctionnalité comprend des améliorations telles que des animations expressives, des transcriptions de conversations et un engagement proactif via des appels initiés par Lily.
Selon le PDG Luis von Ahn, l'Appel Vidéo représente une avancée majeure dans la technologie d'apprentissage des langues, offrant un accès abordable à la pratique de conversation qui nécessitait auparavant des voyages ou des cours particuliers.
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) hat seine KI-gestützte Videoanruf-Funktion auf Android-Geräte ausgeweitet und fünf neue Sprachen hinzugefügt. Diese Funktion, die Duolingo Max-Abonnenten zur Verfügung steht, ermöglicht es den Nutzern, Sprachkenntnisse durch Echtzeitgespräche mit einem KI-Charakter namens Lily zu üben.
Die Erweiterung umfasst neue Sprachangebote: Deutsch, Italienisch, Portugiesisch, Japanisch und Koreanisch für iOS-Nutzer, während Android-Nutzer auf Englisch, Spanisch, Französisch, Deutsch, Portugiesisch und Italienisch zugreifen können, wobei Japanisch und Koreanisch bald verfügbar sein werden. Die Funktion umfasst verbesserte Funktionen wie expressive Animationen, Gesprächstranskripte und proaktive Beteiligung durch von Lily initiierte Anrufe.
Laut CEO Luis von Ahn stellt der Videoanruf einen Durchbruch in der Technologie zum Sprachenlernen dar und bietet einen erschwinglichen Zugang zur Gesprächspraxis, die zuvor Reisen oder privaten Nachhilfeunterricht erforderte.
- Expansion to Android platform increases market reach
- Addition of 5 new languages broadens product offering
- Enhanced features (transcripts, animations) improve user experience
- Provides cost-effective alternative to traditional language tutoring
- to Duolingo Max subscribers only
- Some languages not yet available on Android platform
Insights
The Android expansion of Duolingo's AI-powered Video Call feature represents a strategic market penetration move that significantly broadens the addressable market. With Android commanding roughly 70% of the global mobile OS market share, this rollout could substantially increase Duolingo Max subscription adoption rates.
The addition of 5 new languages, particularly Asian languages like Japanese and Korean, targets high-value markets where language learning apps command premium prices. The new features - especially the proactive call initiation by Lily - incorporate behavioral psychology principles to drive user engagement and retention, critical metrics for subscription-based revenue models.
In simpler terms: Think of this as Duolingo opening a massive new store in a popular shopping district while also adding new premium products to their shelves. It's not just about having more customers walk through the door - it's about giving them more reasons to stay and spend.
This product expansion addresses two critical market dynamics: First, the democratization of language tutoring through AI technology directly challenges the traditional
The timing aligns with the surge in global AI adoption and increasing demand for personalized learning experiences. The feature's focus on natural conversation practice tackles the primary pain point in language learning - speaking confidence - which has historically been a major barrier to user retention in language learning apps.
For the average person: Imagine if suddenly millions of people who couldn't afford a private language tutor could now practice speaking with a patient, always-available teacher in their pocket. That's the market opportunity Duolingo is seizing here.
Real-Time Conversation Partner Now Available in Five More Languages
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), the world’s leading mobile learning platform, today announces the expansion of Video Call to Android devices. The innovative AI conversation partner for language learning is now also available in five additional languages. Video Call is Duolingo’s most advanced offering to prepare learners for real-world conversations.
The AI-powered tool allows Duolingo Max subscribers to engage in spontaneous, realistic conversations with Lily, one of Duolingo’s most beloved characters. Designed to simulate natural dialogue, the feature provides a personalized, interactive experience tailored to your skill level. Talking to an AI partner makes it easier for learners to feel comfortable practicing their speaking skills in a safe environment.
“Video Call is the kind of teaching tool we’ve dreamed of building for years, but is only possible now with the latest advances in generative AI,” said Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO. “This is our most advanced conversation practice feature ever and it provides the kind of learning opportunity that was previously only available to those who can afford to travel or hire a tutor.”
Video Call on iOS is now available for learners of English, Spanish and French – and new languages including German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean. Video Call on Android is newly available for learners of English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, with Japanese and Korean coming soon.
Other new enhancements to the Video Call feature on iOS, which will also be coming soon to Android, include:
- Expressive Animations: Lily’s speech and emotions are brought to life, making her a more engaging conversation partner.
- Video Call Transcripts: Learners can focus on speaking during the call, with opportunities to review the conversation afterwards.
- Lily Calls You: Lily will now call you occasionally to encourage regular practice.
For more information on Video Call with Lily, Duolingo Max, or to start learning today, visit: www.duolingo.com.
About Duolingo
Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world's most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners with a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.
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