Abstract: The current invention discloses methods and devices for adding a new member to a group, e.g. a chat group associated with a chat program. The new member may be added through a barcode-scanning process or an existing-member-invitation process. After the new member is added to the chat group, a server may send notification messages to mobile devices associated with the existing members of the group. The contents of the notification messages may vary based on the processes by which the new member is added, the number of existing members, and the direct-contact relationships the new member has with the existing members. The current invention provides simplified methods and devices for adding the new member, avoiding cumbersome operations and protecting member privacy at the same time.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes: displaying media information which is shared by a Social Networking Service (SNS) platform and released by a second client; displaying an entrance for giving free resources provided by the SNS platform; and in response to an operation for giving free resources triggered through the entrance, sending an instruction for giving free resources for the media information to the SNS platform which transfers a given-free resource from an account of the first client to an account of the second client according to the instruction.

Abstract: The current invention discloses methods and devices for adding a new member to a group, e.g. a chat group associated with a chat program. The new member may be added through a barcode-scanning process or an existing-member-invitation process. After the new member is added to the chat group, a server may send notification messages to mobile devices associated with the existing members of the group. The contents of the notification messages may vary based on the processes by which the new member is added, the number of existing members, and the direct-contact relationships the new member has with the existing members. The current invention provides simplified methods and devices for adding the new member, avoiding cumbersome operations and protecting member privacy at the same time.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, and systems for use in social networking and messaging applications. In particular, methods, devices, and systems for providing a user with access to a third party platform (e.g., a Public Number) in a messaging application are disclosed. Provided herein is a “My Apps” feature providing a stable and intuitive point of entry for a user to view, access, and manage Public Numbers. Also provided herein is a “Connector” feature that facilitates forwarding and saving information in a Public Number for processing. Additionally provided herein is a “Historic Messages” feature allowing a user to view a Public Number's historic messages without following the Public Number.

Abstract: Various examples provide a method, an apparatus and a storage medium for sharing information. According to the method, a user to be shared is identified in an address book in an instant messaging (IM) client; an electronic business card is generated by using basic information of the to-be-shared user in the IM system, and is sent to a receiving client. Various examples of the present disclosure also provide a method and an apparatus for receiving shared information.

Abstract: The current invention discloses methods and devices for adding a new member to a group, e.g. a chat group associated with a chat program. The new member may be added through a barcode-scanning process or an existing-member-invitation process. After the new member is added to the chat group, a server may send notification messages to mobile devices associated with the existing members of the group. The contents of the notification messages may vary based on the processes by which the new member is added, the number of existing members, and the direct-contact relationships the new member has with the existing members. The current invention provides simplified methods and devices for adding the new member, avoiding cumbersome operations and protecting member privacy at the same time.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes: displaying media information which is shared by a Social Networking Service (SNS) platform and released by a second client; displaying an entrance for giving free resources provided by the SNS platform; and in response to an operation for giving free resources triggered through the entrance, sending an instruction for giving free resources for the media information to the SNS platform which transfers a given-free resource from an account of the first client to an account of the second client according to the instruction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for service login to a service provider sites have been disclosed. The method including: receiving a login request from a user, wherein the login request comprises at least both terminal's login information input by the user and third party account information pertaining to the user; after successful verification on the third party account information, determining by the service provider, whether the terminal's login information input by the user matches to reference login information, wherein the reference login information comprises specific information of the user to further identify user's identity; if the terminal's login information matches to at least a portion of the reference login information, delivering service to the terminal according to the third party account information.

Abstract: A system computer storage medium for plug-in management and control is described. The system performs control on the plug-ins in system or application software by utilizing a plug-in list module and a plug-in function controlling module. The control includes activation and deactivation of the plug-ins, and enables reminding, receiving messages, etc. Plug-ins are managed in a uniform and standardized way in a program.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for establishing a user relationship in a social networking application to improve the information security. The method includes: receiving a user addition request; determining whether the user addition request is initiated from a predefined trustworthy relationship scenario, and if not, performing verification on a user initiating the request; and establishing a user relationship according to a verification result. The apparatus includes: a request acquisition module, configured to receive the user addition request; a scenario determining module, configured to determine whether there is a predefined trustworthy relationship scenario associated with the request, and if not, inform a verification module; the verification module, configured to perform verification on a user initiating the request, and inform a relationship establishing module of a verification result; and the relationship establishing module, configured to establish the user relationship.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods, apparatus, and systems for logging in an application account. A request for logging in an application account sent from a first terminal can be received. It is detected if the first terminal can be included in frequently used terminals corresponding to the application account. First verification information can be sent to a second terminal bound with the application account, when it is detected the first terminal is not included in the frequently used terminals corresponding to the application account. Second verification information can be received from the first terminal to detect if the second verification information matches the first verification information. When it is detected that the second verification information matches the first verification information, the request for logging in the application account can be responded.

Abstract: When location information and a user Identification (ID) is received from a client terminal device of a user X, a grid Y, to which the location information belongs, is determined. The user ID and the location information of the user X is stored in a list of the grid Y. The grid Y is in a grid array obtained by dividing a surface of the earth into the grids and areas of the grids are the same. Users in the grid Y and other grids are searched. The grid Y and the other grids form an N-grid and the grid Y is a center of the N-grid. The users are ranked in an ascending order of distances between the users and the user X. The ranked user IDs and distances between the users and the user X are sent to the client terminal device of the user X.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices, and systems for use in social networking and messaging applications. In particular, methods, devices, and systems for providing a user with access to a third party platform (e.g., a Public Number) in a messaging application are disclosed. Provided herein is a “My Apps” feature providing a stable and intuitive point of entry for a user to view, access, and manage Public Numbers. Also provided herein is a “Connector” feature that facilitates forwarding and saving information in a Public Number for processing. Additionally provided herein is a “Historic Messages” feature allowing a user to view a Public Number's historic messages without following the Public Number.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for service login to a service provider sites have been disclosed. The method including: receiving a login request from a user, wherein the login request comprises at least both terminal's login information input by the user and third party account information pertaining to the user; after successful verification on the third party account information, determining by the service provider, whether the terminal's login information input by the user matches to reference login information, wherein the reference login information comprises specific information of the user to further identify user's identity; if the terminal's login information matches to at least a portion of the reference login information, delivering service to the terminal according to the third party account information.

Abstract: Various examples provide a method, an apparatus and a storage medium for sharing information. According to the method, a user to be shared is identified in an address book in an instant messaging (IM) client; an electronic business card is generated by using basic information of the to-be-shared user in the IM system, and is sent to a receiving client. Various examples of the present disclosure also provide a method and an apparatus for receiving shared information.

Abstract: A system computer storage medium for plug-in management and control is described. The system performs control on the plug-ins in system or application software by utilizing a plug-in list module and a plug-in function controlling module. The control includes activation and deactivation of the plug-ins, and enables reminding, receiving messages, etc. Plug-ins are managed in a uniform and standardized way in a program.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods, apparatus, and systems for logging in an application account. A request for logging in an application account sent from a first terminal can be received. It is detected if the first terminal can be included in frequently used terminals corresponding to the application account. First verification information can be sent to a second terminal bound with the application account, when it is detected the first terminal is not included in the frequently used terminals corresponding to the application account. Second verification information can be received from the first terminal to detect if the second verification information matches the first verification information. When it is detected that the second verification information matches the first verification information, the request for logging in the application account can be responded.

Abstract: When location information and a user Identification (ID) is received from a client terminal device of a user X, a grid Y, to which the location information belongs, is determined. The user ID and the location information of the user X is stored in a list of the grid Y. The grid Y is in a grid array obtained by dividing a surface of the earth into the grids and areas of the grids are the same. Users in the grid Y and other grids are searched. The grid Y and the other grids form an N-grid and the grid Y is a center of the N-grid. The users are ranked in an ascending order of distances between the users and the user X. The ranked user IDs and distances between the users and the user X are sent to the client terminal device of the user X.

Abstract: The current invention discloses methods and devices for adding a new member to a group, e.g. a chat group associated with a chat program. The new member may be added through a barcode-scanning process or an existing-member-invitation process. After the new member is added to the chat group, a server may send notification messages to mobile devices associated with the existing members of the group. The contents of the notification messages may vary based on the processes by which the new member is added, the number of existing members, and the direct-contact relationships the new member has with the existing members. The current invention provides simplified methods and devices for adding the new member, avoiding cumbersome operations and protecting member privacy at the same time.

Abstract: A conversation method is performed at a first mobile communication terminal. The method includes: receiving a conversation request from a second mobile communication terminal, the conversation request containing a call invitation request that expires after a first time period; displaying the call invitation request; establishing a call connection with the second terminal in response to detecting a first predefined user operation on the call invitation request within the first time period; replacing the display of the call invitation request with the display of the conversation request after the first time period, the conversation request further including a call initiation command that expires after a second time period; and initiating a call to the second terminal if detecting a second predefined user operation on the call initiation command after the first time period and within the second time period, the second time period being longer than the first time period.