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Viber for iOS to Launch Self-Destructing Secret Chats This Week
Viber is certainly one of the most popular cross-platform messaging applications available. Now, according to a new report from VentureBeat, the company has recently introduced a new feature to the application, which allows users to set time-limits for how long a video or photo will be visible inside a conversation. [caption id="attachment_202225" align="aligncenter" width="1490"] Image Credit: Paul...
Viber Gets End-to-End Encryption and Hidden Chats
Popular multi-platform messaging app Viber, that currently has over 700 million active users, has just joined the wave of messaging apps turning on expanded privacy features by introducing end-to-end encryption for all messages and calls on its platform similar to WhatsApp, while also adding the ability to ‘hide’ chats on your account alongside the existing expanded deleting function,...
Viber for Apple Watch Released: Reply to Messages, Send Stickers
Viber has updated their iOS app to include Apple Watch support, which allow users to read and reply to messages from their wrist plus “send exclusive stickers” only available from the wearable. Below are screenshots of the Apple Watch app and some of the stickers you’ll be able to send from your device: This summer,...
Viber Updated to Finally Bring Support for iPad
Viber was one of the early cross platform messaging apps and it still remains hugely popular, with over 516 million users worldwide. The app enables free texting to other Viber users (and to landlines via Viber Out), free audio and video calls. It’s also available on the Mac, but for the longest time was absent...
Viber for iOS Version 5.0 Adds Video Calls, Ability to Transfer Between Mobile and Desktop
Viber for iOS has hit version 5.0 which brings video calling from your iPhone. These video calls can also be seamless transferred to the Viber desktop app seamlessly. For those waiting for free Viber video calls, the wait is over (although you’ve long had other free options like FaceTime or Skype). What's New in Version...
Viber Updated with iOS 7 Redesign, Adds New Photo/Video Sending Features
After being acquired by Japan’s Rakuen back in February in a $900 million deal, Viber has updated its iOS app with a new design compatible with iOS 7. Also new is the ability is to send multiple photos and videos simultaneously, the ability to block contacts, send longer videos and overall bug fixes. What's New...
Messaging App Viber Acquired by Japan’s Rakuten for $900 Million
Viber users, looks like your messaging app now has a new overlord as the Cyprus-based company has been acquired by Japan’s Rakuten for $900 million, reports Re/code: Japan’s Rakuten paid $900 million for Viber, the messaging company. The Cyprus-based Viber is a voice application, which is a new arena for Rakuten. It gives Rakuten the technology...
Viber 4.1 Update For iPhone And Android Brings New Feature ‘Viber Out’
Viber, an app for iPhone and Android allows users to make free VoIP calls and texts to any other Viber users in the world, was updated to version 4.1 today, on its third birthday. With Viber's announcement, the company looks to be making a move for Skype with its latest feature, Viber Out. Viber previously...