Viber 21.5.0.3

Viber is a versatile chat application that offers more than just basic messaging features. With its impressive communication and safety capabilities, it stands out among other messaging software. You can send messages, make voice and video calls, and even create Viber stickers and GIFs.

As the world becomes more globalized, chat applications like Viber are gaining popularity. While Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp also prioritize security, Viber goes the extra mile. All these apps use end-to-end encryption by default, except for Telegram, which requires manual setup.

Viber is a cross-platform messaging app that works on various devices, including computers, laptops, mobile phones, and tablets. It is compatible with Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Microsoft Windows PC operating systems. You can seamlessly connect your contacts and chat history across all your devices using a QR code.

While Viber is free for communication with other Viber users, it also offers a paid service called Viber Out for connecting with non-Viber users. You can send text messages with files, photos, and videos, as well as send instant voice and video messages or make calls.

Viber Communities are popular for gathering with groups of friends. These group chats offer impressive customization options, allowing you to add administrators to moderate conversations. Invite links make it easy to add new members, who can instantly access the chat history. Admins have the power to delete messages and ban inappropriate participants to maintain a safe space. Phone numbers are hidden for privacy, but you can still initiate private messaging sessions by tapping on profile pictures.

Communities can have an unlimited number of members, and the total number of members is displayed at the top of the chat. You can create your own community group, customize the name and member list, and access Community Insights to track visits within the last 30 days.

To use Viber, you need an actual phone number to start an account. While Viber is available on desktops and tablets without phone numbers, you still need to install the app on your phone before using it on your desktop. The QR code feature allows you to sync your chat history from your phone to your desktop.

Viber offers a social media-like experience, especially on the phone app, which includes an 'Explore' tab. Similar to Discord, you can join communities of people who share your interests. Safety features ensure that your phone number is not displayed in massive group chats, and you can easily search for specific parts of discussions.

Viber also allows you to create content like GIFs and stickers, adding to its social media-like appeal. You can clip a portion of a video to create a GIF, add text and icons, and make your own stickers from pictures to share with others.

When it comes to security, Viber ensures end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations. However, community chats do not have the same level of secure messaging. Viber includes disappearing messages for added confidentiality, allowing you to set a time limit for message visibility.

Overall, Viber is a promising messenger and social app that offers a wide range of features, including large group chats and free calls and messages. It is one of the most popular messaging apps globally, alongside Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp.

Owned by Rakuten, a Japanese company, Viber regularly updates its app to fix technical issues and introduce new features. Users can expect continuous improvements, and hopefully, the privacy policy will be updated to provide better terms for encrypted data in all types of chats, including communities.