NHN Japan Corporation announced on July 27 the release of 'LINE Brush' for its free calling and free messaging app 'LINE' (http://line.naver.jp/en/). This free, LINE-integrated drawing app has been released for the iOS first, and allows users to create and process their own illustrations on their smartphones using a variety of different brushes and tools. Of course the app includes a function for users to send their finished masterpieces directly to LINE friends.

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It comes fully loaded with 27 types of pencils and felt-tip pens, a color palette, a white canvas and a feature which allows users to draw directly on top of photos saved on their smartphones. Users can also enjoy 15 types of special Photo Brushes (water colors, crayons etc.) which can be waved on top of photos to create a painting-like effect of the actual photo. Aside from this, users can adjust the smallest of details such as the scale of photos, brush size and brightness using fine-tuning adjustment bars.

LINE Brush will become part of the expanding LINE Channel service and provides a new form of communication through hand-drawn illustrations in addition to the existing features of sending text, stickers and photos.

NHN Japan said that the Android version will be ready in the near future.

The company also declared that it will proceed to push forth its platform integration of LINE and will continue to be committed to promoting active communication as well improving the other affiliated services it offers.

Main Features of LINE Brush

1. 27 Stylish Brushes

Users can start by selecting the type of brush and the color. They can choose whether to draw on a white canvas or directly on top of their photos. In addition to drawing, there are many other uses -- users can create handwritten thank you messages, or show an exact meeting spot with a friend by drawing it on a map.

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2. 15 Photo Brushes for Processing Photos

Users can enjoy creating a painting-like drawing using water colors and crayons by processing photos stored on smartphones. The finished drawings are impressive and will make users want to share their creations with one another.

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3. Features to Adjust the Finest Details

Users can select photo and brush sizes, colors, and brightness using adjustment bars.

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4. Feature to Share with LINE Friends

Finished illustrations can be sent via LINE to the user's friends. Users can also send the drawings via other apps they have downloaded onto their smartphones.

App Name: LINE Brush

OS Support: for iPhone, iPad with iOS 4.0 or higher

Languages: English, Japanese

Price: Free

Download URL: For iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/app/line-brush/id544135693

About NHN Japan Corporation

NHN Japan is the local affiliate of Korea's premier Internet company, NHN Corporation.

NHN Japan is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, with Akira Morikawa as CEO.