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CNET Editors' review
If you can overlook some connectivity issues, Viber adds a convenient Internet calling and messaging platform to your smartphone. Like other messaging platforms, anyone you want to connect with will need to have Viber installed as well.
Users who've spent time with any other messaging program should have no trouble with Viber's interface. It offers the standard options, giving you quick access to chats, text messages and calls. There aren't any unique or groundbreaking features on offer, but we found each option easy to use. We did have some issues with our test calls, and the connection wasn't always stable, but we had no problems with the text messages. The bigger barrier, though, is that everyone you want to communicate with will need to have Viber installed as well. This isn't unique, either. Most platforms, from Facebook to Yahoo! Messenger, operate this way, and we liked that Viber streamlines the process as much as possible. If you spend a lot of time on the phone or messaging with a group of folks who don't mind downloading another app, it could be very useful.
Although we had some stability issues when making calls, Viber worked well overall and it costs you nothing to try.
Publisher's Description
From Viber Media:
Viber is an Android* and iPhone application that lets you make free phone calls and send free text messages to other users that have Viber installed. When you use Viber, your phone calls to any other Viber user are free, and the sound quality is much better than a regular call. You can call any Viber user, anywhere in the world, for free and now also text them. All Viber features are 100% FREE and do not require any additional in application purchase. Read our privacy policy here: http://www.viber.com/privacy****************************************************** WHY USE VIBER VS. OTHER VOIP (VOICE OVER IP) SOLUTIONS ******************************************************* COMPLETELY FREE AND WITH NO ADS: Viber and all Viber features are absolutely free and do not require any additional in application purchase. Once you and your friends install the free Viber application, you can use it to talk and also text as much as you want. Just makes sure all your friends get Viber! All you need is an Internet connection: 3G or Wi-Fi where available. On top of that, Viber doesnt contain any annoying ads. * NO INTERNATIONAL CHARGES: It doesnt matter where you or your friends are, be it on the same network or in a totally different country. You can talk for as much as you want, for free. Just make sure your friends have Viber too.* NO USERNAMES, PASSWORDS OR REGISTRATION: You know your friends phone number, so why bother with yet another username and password? Viber uses your phone number as your identity and lets you make free Viber phone calls to any of your friends that have Viber using THEIR phone number. * NO NEED TO ADD BUDDIES: Unlike applications like Skype, Windows Live Messenger or Fring where you need to add buddies and have them approve you, Viber behaves just like a phone. Just like you don't need to add someone in order to call them, you don't need to add your friends in order to call them on Viber. If you know their phone number, then you know their Viber number, and youre ready to go! * DONT KILL YOUR VIBER: To make sure you always get incoming calls/messages notifications, we strongly recommend you to keep Viber running in the background. This doesn't drain your battery or use up memory and improves your Viber experience.* SOUND QUALITY: Viber uses state of the art technology in order to make sure the sound quality you get is much better than GSM or a regular phone call. * MUCH MORE COMING: We are hard at work bringing many more features to your Viber phone. More ringtones (and custom ones), wallpapers, location based services and more are all coming soon to Viber! -----Wed love to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions, concerns or just want to share a Viber moment with us, please email us at support@viber.com, go to http://helpme.viber.com/ or find us on Facebook and Twitter: http://facebook.com/viberhttp://twitter.com/viber ----* Operator data charges may apply * For best experience, Android 2.2 or above is recommended. Please note that Viber for Android is currently in a Beta stage. If you have any comments or suggestions, wed love to hear about it!Recent changes:*Bug FixesIMPORTANT: Before upgrading to this version please exit Viber. This can be done by using the Exit button in the More screen.v2.1:- All new Voice engine!- Viber is now location-aware! Share your current location with your contacts so that they will know from where your message was sent.- Send and receive Photos.- New is typing indicator will notify you when he or she is typing a new message.- Landscape support for Messages.Content rating: Low Maturity
What's new in this version: *Bug FixesIMPORTANT: Before upgrading to this version please exit Viber. This can be done by using the Exit button in the More screen.v2.1:- All new Voice engine!- Viber is now location-aware! Share your current location with your contacts so that they will know from where your message was sent.- Send and receive Photos.- New is typing indicator will notify you when he or she is typing a new message.- Landscape support for Messages.
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Version: Viber : Free Calls & Messages 2.1.2.116554
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halabamamobereket
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"Free Application for real"
Version: Viber : Free Calls & Messages 2.1.2.116554
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Installed it two weeks ago, enjoying free sms since then.
Cons
Works better on 3G and WiFi.