Viber syncs your contacts, messages, and history automatically between your phone and PC, so all you need to do is install Viber's Windows app on your PC and the correct app for your phone (ours is Android), and let Viber do the rest.Ĭalls, text, pix: Viber enables HD voice calls, video calls, free text and picture sharing to other Viber users and group conversations. It offers basics system integration, including a system tray icon and native NotifyOSD notifications.Viber is a cross-platform IM and VoIP tool that lets you make free calls and send free messages to other Viber users on your smartphone and then carry on the conversation via chat on your PC.
The Viber Linux app ‘officially’ supports Ubuntu 64-bit and Fedora 64-bit.
Lastly, and rather belatedly, you can finally drag & drop pictures, videos, and files into a chat to share stuff with your Viber buddies. Know someone who wants to know someone that you know? If so you’ll be stoked to learn about that Viber has added, quote, the: “exciting ability to simply share contacts, file messages, and media between chats!” Drag and Drop You can read more about Viber’s security policy on their website. If you don’t see the icon it’s probable that the person you’re talking to has yet to update their version of the app. Look for the grey padlock to confirm that the chit-chat is taking place securely. To chat securely you need to be running the latest version of Viber (which you’re reading about). “Additionally, we’ve ensured each user has an individual cryptography key associated with his or her device.” “Our users can confidently use Viber without fear of their messages being intercepted – whether it is in a one-to-one or group message, on a call, on desktop, mobile or tablet,” the company say. Viber 6.0.x brings end-to-end encryption, letting you communicate securely while using the service. What’s New in Viber 6.0.1 End-to-end encryption Not that they’ll notice the service claims to have an estimated 664 million users worldwide - and impressive stat. Part Skype, part WhatsApp, Viber combines traditional VoIP features with encrypted messaging, emoji and stickers.Īs with WhatsApp, Viber uses your mobile telephone number as your ‘identity’ rather than a traditional login (which, yes, means if you don’t use a supported mobile platform - cough, Ubuntu touch, cough - you can’t create an account to use it. The Viber desktop Linux app has been updated, gaining a new look and new security measures.
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