Viber gets a major update in the Windows Store with Quick Reply, Cortana Support, Chat Backgrounds and more. The team behind the app is working closely to bring the Windows app in parity with iOS and Android counterparts. They also take advantage of Windows 10 features like Cortana. The update brings the app to version 6.1.
Changelog
• Video calls – now also for mobiles
• Quick reply – Quickly reply to messages without opening the app
• Cortana support – Use voice commands to send messages and make calls
• Like messages – Like messages in group chats
• Share to Viber – Share links, text, photos, videos and location to Viber from within any Windows 10 app
• Access chats from Start menu – Start a new message or reply in recent chats right from the Start menu
• Organize stickers – Hide and change the display order of your stickers through the Sticker Market settings
• Localization – New language support: Russian and Portuguese
App description
Viber is a messenger that is as fast & easy as texting – only for FREE! Viber messenger uses your phone’s internet connection (whether Wi-Fi or your data plan) to let you send text messages, share photos & videos, add stickers, or make voice and video calls – all for FREE!
•SEND FREE MESSAGES OF ANY KIND: Send text messages, photos, videos, contact info and record audio messages.
•MAKE FREE AUDIO CALLS & VIDEO CHATS: With HD sound quality, including international calls. (Available for PC and tablets for Windows 10).
•EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH FUN STICKERS: Bring your messages to life by sending playful, colorful stickers, animations and emoticons.
•GROUP CHATS: Have group chats with up to 200 participants.
•DELETE A MESSAGE: Delete a message even after it was sent!
•CROSS-PLATFORM SUPPORT: Use Viber messenger on your tablet, computer and phone simultaneously.
•GET STARTED QUICKLY: No username, no login – just activate using your phone number and instantly integrate your contact list.
•LIVE TILES and “Pin Chat” option Windows 10 users enjoy all of the above and also:
•OPTIMIZED FOR TOUCH DEVICES: Supports Desktop and Tablet Mode – use Viber on your PC, tablet and phone simultaneously
•RESPONSIVE DESIGN: Resize the app on PC and Tablets for optimal view
•INCREASED SECURITY: The padlock icon confirms that all your messages – including groups and cross platform
•DRAG AND DROP: Send photos and contacts simply by dragging to the chat. Add participants to a group by dragging into the chat header.
•INTEGRATION WITH PHONE CONTACT LIST: For calls and messages
•SECURED COMMUNICATIONS & CONTACTS AUTHENTICATION: Messages, calls, photos, videos and group chats including cross-platform messages are now automatically end-to-end encrypted.
•TRUSTED CONTACTS: Manually authenticate contacts to avoid a man-in-the-middle
•Follow Viber PUBLIC CHATS
