Viber is a freeware program that allows users to make free calls, send texts, images, videos, and share locations with other Viber users via the internet. Viber Out, a paid international landline and mobile calling service, is also available. It is compatible with both mobile and computer devices and may be used to communicate with individuals all around the world. There are over 1.1 billion Viber users worldwide.

If you're searching for a messaging and calling software that's similar to Viber, there are various alternatives available, each with its own set of capabilities. Here are two choices to examine.  WhatsApp or Messenger.

The program "Viber Media" was developed in 2010 by Talmon Marco and Igor Magazinnik. Rakuten purchased the firm in 2014. In July 2017, the corporate name of Viber Media was changed to Rakuten Viber, and a new wordmark logo was introduced. Viber, launched in 2010, was initially available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Android, and other mobile devices. It gained 90 million users by 2013. In 2013, a desktop version was released. In 2015, a version for the iPad and Apple Watch was released.

Although the service is accessible on desktop platforms without requiring mobile connectivity, mobile users are registered and recognized using a cellular telephone number. In addition, Viber Out offers a premium international landline and mobile calling service.

Features

Viber is a cross-platform voice over IP (VoIP) and instant messaging (IM) software application. There are a lot of features built-in, but here we are going to explain the main feature of this application. There are,

Messaging

Messages are the most common and most used feature in this app. You can send text messages, photos, videos, or files to anyone, anywhere. Record quick-sending voice and instant video messages.

Calls

You may call your family, friends, Collins, and anybody, anywhere, for free, without worrying about time or money. And the audio calls are incredibly clear, and you can quickly switch to video calls at any time you want.

Group Chats and Calls

If you are doing a project, program, planning, family meeting, group hangout, or yoga class, You can create a group on Viber and add the people you want, and everything can happen on group chat (send text message, image), video, or voice calls.

Stickers & GIFs

There are lots of stickers in this app, and you can get some of them for free from the stickers market. Also, there are gifs you can use for free. You can share stickers and gifs with your friends, and they can also get them. The best thing is that you can create your own stickers and gifs. You can communicate genuinely, playfully, and expressively with endless stickers and GIFs.

Delete & Edit seen messages

Sometimes we send the wrong message to the wrong person or write it incorrectly and send it to the wrong person; thus, there is a new option introduced that allows you to delete or amend the message you have already sent and that they have seen. This functionality is also available in group chat.

Can I log into Multiplatform at the same time

Yes, absolutely. You can send text messages, movies, photos, and files from your mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. The message history will be transferred to the other devices automatically..

• Use your Viber account on multiple devices
• Easily transfer calls between devices
• Share screen from desktop in video calls
• Chat even if your mobile phone is not around,

What is Viber Out?

Viber Out is a voice-over IP (VoIP) service that allows you to call any landline or mobile phone, local or long-distance, even those who do not use Viber. Simply purchase credit online at a subsidized cost and enjoy pre-paid and almost limitless domestic and international calls to home and mobile numbers. Viber Out is ideal for both ordinary calls and business-to-business communication at a low cost as an alternative to expensive operators. Viber Out's high-quality audio is available on your mobile device, PC, or Mac.

Private and secure

All around the world, users turn to Viber to have open and authentic conversations with their friends, family, and colleagues. With Viber, you can rest assured, knowing that your personal chats are always protected and private and that all your conversations are your own. Our mission is to protect that privacy, so you never have to think twice about what you can or can’t share when you’re using Viber.

6 ways to ensure your messages, chats, and calls are completely private and also empower you with more privacy when you want it.

End-to-end encryption

Messages you send make their way from your device to the recipient’s in the form of an encrypted code that only their device can translate to plain text using an encryption key. Encryption keys exist only on user devices and nowhere else. So no one—not even Viber—can read your messages. Your alls messages are encrypted end-to-end by default, so you do not have to activate them from inside the app.

Disappearing Messages

Set a self-destruct timer for every message in your chat so that after your message is read, it is automatically deleted from the Viber chat— all sides of the conversation. While it's ON, screenshot actions will be notified in the chat. Privacy is privacy.

Edit & Delete Messages for All

Sending a message with a typo can be annoying, but don’t stress—just long-tap the message and quickly fix it. If you still want to, delete the sent message on all sides of the conversation, even if it was already seen. You control what you share.

Hidden-Number Chats

When you meet new people in a community or find them by name search on Viber— start a safer chat directly, without the need to exchange or expose yours or their phone numbers.

Hide Chats

Planning a surprise party and don’t want anyone to accidentally see your conversation? Hide chats from your chat list and access them whenever you need to with a PIN.

Under the radar

Control when others can see your online status and the delivery status of the messages they send you.

100% privacy protected you can trust viber.

Overall, Viber is a secure and privacy-friendly application that can connect with your family and friends.
 

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