Love lockdown: Tech for long distance relationships

Staying connected is important – whether it's a romantic or platonic relationship

Available on both Android and iOs, this app is a step up from the typical messaging app. On Duo, you are either video calling or sending quick video or voice messages - more personal than sending a text message online, and it makes you feel closer to people because you're actually conversing with. Sure, you can also send “notes” over, but they translate to images that show your text, and even scribbled notes, which expire in 24 hours - think leaving someone virtual “post-its.

Aside from the easy interface, the program allows for up to 100 people in a meeting and it also has cool virtual backgrounds that you can customize to your liking. Yep, you can be anywhere you want as you hang with friends online.Amazon isn’t officially available in the Philippines but for those with active Amazon accounts, its Drop In feature is a fun one.

Your favorite video games played together, except you guys aren’t actually together. The Steam feature allows for four players to get in a game remotely and play as if you guys are side by side.Having company in this time of isolation can come in different forms. Not all types of online interactions entail your undivided attention.

Unlike Netflix Party or Steam games, it doesn’t require 100% concentration and the back and forth between players take time.When these last two options don’t cut it, you can take the LDR activities a notch up with actual devices.Couple bracelets that allow you to “touch” the other person, no matter how near or far apart you are. Basically couple bracelets that send over each “touch” to the other person at any time.

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