WeChat is testing a new version, 5.0.3, that supports recharging your mobile phone directly. The feature is included in and powered by the My Bank Cards where usersโ€™ bank accounts can be bundled for payments within WeChat.

Is it the start of direct competition with Alipay with which many Chinese users recharge their mobile phones. Alipay also launched a new version today that includes an official account platform like WeChatโ€™s. McCafe, a brand under McDonaldโ€™s, is offering the same thing its parent company offers on WeChat.

Other new features include,

  • Google accounts have been integrated. If a contact of your Google account contacts uses WeChat, he or she would be recommended for you to add.
  • Messages can be saved and sent as emails.
  • The saved content can be edited or sent to contacts.

The new version is optimized for iOS 7.

Tracey Xiang is Beijing, China-based tech writer. Reach her at traceyxiang@gmail.com

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