A lot of apps have yet to be ported to Windows 8 unfortunately, as the operating system in itself is generally considered to be weak, unstable and unpopular. With the Windows 8.1 update on the horizon however, many developers have started porting their software to the newest Windows version, and that includes mobile app developers too.
Viber has been expanding its influence and reach rapidly, and the popular communication app aims to reach as many platforms as it can. It’s already available on a huge range of operating systems, including iOS, BlackBerry OS, Android, Symbian, Linux, Windows Phone and many others. What makes it great? Well, think about Viber as a hybrid between WhatsApp and Skype. It’s a free to download communication and messaging app that also has a Voice Over IP service. Viber’s Viber Out feature allows users to make VoIP calls for an accessible cost.
What Viber Out essentially does is allow users to call any phone, mobile or otherwise, without the receiver having to be a Viber user. It’s similar to Skype’s phone service in many ways. Costs are as low as a few cents per minute, depending on area of residence. You can get a Viber free download in a matter of seconds, and using it as a messaging service is completely cost-free. Recent update to Viber have developed the software to the point where it now supports video messages, hands-free support via Bluetooth and multiple photo sharing and transferring.
By adding Viber Out, the app aims to reach as many potential users as possible. There’s no better advertising than using samples of your product, and those that receive calls from Viber will be impressed with the audio quality and accessible fees. With Windows Phone 8 support and Nokia pushing out increasingly good smartphones (such as the Lumia 930 that is coming up in June), there will be an increasing market for Viber. Now that Facebook has bought WhatsApp, many users are migrating towards Viber, searching for an alternative, and the ambitious app aims to deliver. You can test Viber yourself to see what the fuss is all about, and a free download of the app can be found via websites, the iOS App-Store or the Google Play Store.