App for Chatting And Messaging
1. WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a cross platform messaging app founded in 2009 by veterans
of yahoo! In addition to normal chat and instant messaging, one can
exchange music, pictures, videos and other media messages over mobile
internet or connecting to Wi-Fi. Unlike BBM service of BlackBerry, it’s available on many and
almost every platform like Windows, IOS, Symbian, BlackBerry and it’s
free on many OS but also paid in some of them.
Features like group chat
and sharing location and status has also done wonders to this app. All
of this, that to advertisement free.
2. Viber
Developed by Viber Media, it is a proprietary cross platform messaging
and voice over internet protocol designed for BlackBerry, Windows, Mac,
Android, iOS, Symbian, BADA and recently launched its desktop version
which syncs your contacts from your smartphone device and allows user to
chat through desktop without using the smartphone. It has 200 million
users worldwide which works on both WiFi and 3G. Initially launched for
iPhone in December 2010 in competition to Skype, it immensely became
popular over many platforms which had features like group chat service
and calling which was limited to iPhone and and Android with the promise
to make it possible on other OS as well. The features include exchange
of texts, pictures and video messaging with properly laid UI in form of
access to messages, call logs, contact and keypad. It is available in 30
languages like English, Arabic, French, Farsi, Italian, Spanish, German
and many more.
3. Line
Originally created for Android and iOS phones, it’s extension is now
available to windows phone and desktops also. BlackBerry version was
made available in October 2012. Currently 150 million users are using
this app which allows texting, exchange of pictures, audio messages and
even crystal clear voice calls over internet all for free in over 230
countries. Compared to other apps, Line has better outreach when it
comes to exchanging messages in colorful font with an option of using
emoji and stickers. It also features a timeline to show the latest
updates from friend circle which allows you to comment on them. A good
app for text lovers who like to stay connected to people around them
with super cool features.
4. Skype
Make voice calls and instant messages to anyone on Skype which supports
many platforms like Android, iOS and personal computers. The network is
operated by Microsoft and it features file sharing and
videoconferencing. Skype to Skype calls are free over 3G and WiFi, while
calling to landline and mobile phone are charged via debit based
account system. If your device features front camera then enjoy live
video chat and moreover it synchronize user’s Microsoft accounts like
Windows live messenger, Hotmail and Outlook accounts so that you can
chat with the contacts from these accounts also. It can also be used for
normal instant messaging and as a normal chat app. Conference of up to
25 people can be held through Skype which also serves business purpose
which again increases it’s utility.
5. eBuddy Messenger
The product portfolio of eBuddy includes eBuddy chat and eBuddy XMS
which provides instant messaging solutions for mobile devices and web.
It also supports WLM, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Gtalk and Facebook with its
client software available to many platforms such as Android, iOS,
BlackBerry and JAVA ME. Some of its best feature includes simultaneous
chat or IM with the friends on the given networks, it continuously runs
in the background so that you don’t miss any messages. The data sent by
the user is sent over the internet , not as a SMS which is why this
service is free to use. Share your pictures, media messages and much
more through this well-equipped messaging app.
6. GO SMS Pro
It is the most user welcomed app, better than the system SMS’s and
also provides theme DIY, GO Chat FREE message, cloud backup, private
lock and SMS blocker which provides privacy and security like no other
app. The list does not end here, some more features include new message
popup on launch, quick view and reply, many themes to choose from, GO
Chat free IM message and stickers, voice talk, group talk, graffiti and
file sharing in single touch. Your messages can be protected in privacy
box, hidden from others, auto reply option for instance when you are
driving, night ode which dims the display automatically. This app is
surely useful to many tap tappers out there.
7. WeChat
This app was designed in China for platforms like Symbian, Windows
phone, Android and iOS with multiple language support and requires any
network of 2G, 3G, 4G or even WiFi. Features like hold-to-talk voice
messaging, broadcast messaging, photo video and location sharing can be
done from this new app. It’s fast, reliable and always on with super
clear voice clarity, IM’s within a group, chatting with the people
nearby you(in range of your device), real walkie talkie mode with 40
friends and share your pictures, comment on them all for free and its
all easy. Every app is similar but has distinct character attached to it
which makes it a success. WeChat does that cleverly.
8. Nimbuzz Messenger
Free messages and calls can be made through this messenger by using
internet with other features like low cost voice calling, unlimited
exchange of messages and file sharing between different platforms like
BlackBerry, Android, iOS and Windows for mobile. Integration of
Facebook, Gtalk and Yahoo! Messenger is provided anytime and free. Your
address book can be used to share pictures, instant messages and video
clips and this app registers 150 million user and prove to be a hit in
its class. HD voice calls, Group chat, Chat rooms, Free push
notifications and offline notifications are other awesome features
provided in this app. User can use custom wallpaper, landscape mode and
chat history.
9. imo messenger
This multi-protocol IM has a lot to offer such as free high quality
voice calls, better messaging experience. Chat within your friend circle
with group chat and picture share, turn this app into walkie talkie
with support from Facebook Chat, MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber
and Steam. If your device supports location service, use this app to
share your location with friends. Multimedia file sharing is available
with single touch. It has many users with good reviews such as “Best IM
client on Android” and “hard to beat IM”.
10. hike
Fun and Free messaging for life is what this app says! The most able
feature of this app is you can text people on hike and also those who
are not which is absolutely free and uses 2G or 3G. It offers status and
mood updates which will be shared only in your circle of friends
providing privacy. Invite anyone through SMS for free and chat with them
worldwide without the hassle of PINS or usernames which gives fast and
simple results which is always online. Share your location, music and
pictures over hike and latest feature allows you to move your
conversation to SD memory card. For better security, it is 128-bit SSL
ENCRYPTION when messages are exchanged over WiFi. A newly built app
which is getting famous through it’s different features.
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