Viber is a free app for Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Samsung Bada and Nokia devices, which allows users to make free calls and send free text messages. With this handy app you can make unlimited free calls and send countless messages to other Viber users using almost any type of mobile device. Moreover, this app also offers many other useful services including instant messaging (between Viber friends), automatic identification of contacts using Viber, free photo messages, location sharing, group messages with as many as 15 friends and a lot more.
Available For Many Mobile Platforms
You can use Viber on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android, Nokia, Bada, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices. This cross-platform mobile app shares all its major features between all the aforementioned platforms and you can even communicate with users regardless of the device they are using.
No Sign Up Required
This app requires no signup and you don’t have to go through lengthy sign up forms to use this app. After installation, simply select your location and enter your mobile number.
Automatic Detection of Contact List And Other Viber Users
You will require granting permission to the app to access your contacts before you can be provided with information regarding other Viber users from your contact list.
This app will automatically detect other Viber using your contact list and inform you regarding users with whom you can exchange text and photo messages, as well as call via Viber. In the next step, you can either enter a nickname or (optionally) sign in using Facebook. Once your contacts have been detected you will be provided with a list of contacts that you can connect with. After that you can immediately begin calling contacts or chat with them using instant messenger.
Make Free Calls And Send Text And Photo Messages Between Viber Users
Viber not only provides many robust options but also offers a free of charge service without the need for signing up for an account. Unlike Skype and WhatsApp, the free services offered by Viber does not come with any attached strings and remain free for users as long as all calls and messages are made using this service (with internet connectivity).
Photo Messages And Group Chats
You can also invite participants for group chat and send images by taking instant snapshots via your mobile device. Furthermore, you can even change the messenger background by selecting an image from your mobile device. This app also comes with a location sharing feature which allows users to optionally share their location with other Viber users.
You can download Viber for your device via the links given at the developer’s website. It is compatible with the following platforms:
- Android 2.0 and above
- iOS version 4.3 or later
- Nokia Smartphones
- Samsung Bada 2+
- BlackBerry Devices
- Windows Phone 7.5 or later (including Windows Phone 8)