voice calling app, Viber, has launched
desktop applications for Windows and
Mac that also offer support for video
calls.
Users who're already registered for
the service on their mobile phones will
be able to sign-in on the Viber desktop
client with their mobile numbers and a
verification code that's sent to the
mobile app. Viber syncs the users'
contacts, messages and call history
with their mobile device. They will also
be able to sync their instant messages
across devices giving them the ability
to send, receive and delete messages
on either devices, and transfer voice
calls between the different apps.
So you can choose to take a call on
your PC and continue the conversation
on your phone. This makes it a
convenient messaging solution for
users of multiple devices. It's worth
noting that received and sent
messages are shown on all devices,
users will only get a notification on the
device they are currently using.
Viber's desktop apps also allow users
to make video calls. However, the
feature is in beta and one can only
make video calls between two
desktops.
"People spend a substantial amount of
time on their smartphones," said
Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber.
"However, a lot of that usage takes
place at home or in the office, where
they have laptops or desktops close
by. With Viber Desktop you always
get to use the most convenient device.
You can seamlessly switch devices
while messaging and even transfer
calls between your mobile and
desktop."
With this Viber now competes with
the likes of Skype, the VoIP and
instant messaging tool that was
acquired by Microsoft and offers
mobile and desktop apps across
different platforms.
TViber has also released Viber 3.0 for
mobile, the next major version of the
app. Version 3.0 includes updated
Android and iOS apps, and a new
version for legacy BlackBerry OS that
brings support for voice calling and
compatibility with Viber Desktop.
Viber for Android has been redesigned
and now features the "Holo" interface
in addition to other optimizations. The
app also includes features like video
messages, stickers, last online status,
among others.
Viber also claims that it has 200
million users across all platforms in
193 countries.
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