In today's world are becoming increasingly important programs for communication via the Internet.The same Skype has already become almost legendary application, through which communicate with each other people who are in different parts of the world.It's not only cheap, but also very convenient.
But after the purchase "Skype" by Microsoft, many users began to complain about the frequent cases of problems.These two facts are connected or not, more and more fans are starting to look for video calls, all sorts of alternatives.
One is Viber.What kind of program is this, and what are its advantages?Let's learn it!
Background of
One of the leading companies in the telecommunications market of the world, TeleGeography, two years reports about the rapid decline of the traditional telephone traffic.But a growing number of users who use the talks to special programs.So, in 2012 calls over the Internet crossed the mark of 147 billion. Pieces.If you compare even with 2011, this figure rose by 44% at once!
addition, is constantly growing and the number of messages sent via internet messaging.Despite the general decline in the number of SMS across the world, this year is expected to increase the number of messages via "Skype" and similar programs to the level of almost 10 billion pieces!Not surprisingly, more than 54% of the market captured by specialized applications, and the creators of startups literally raving success of their founders.
Developers
developer Viber (what kind of program, we'll tell) is the same company Viber Media.His creation are released to the market four years ago.The first two years were not too successful, but after a couple of years, the audience of this messenger was about 90 million people worldwide.
Already by 2012 the number of users has more than 200 million people, and this number is steadily growing.What is so attractive to people?
great advantage is the fact that the program is available for virtually all currently existing operating systems.You can use it to "Android" and BlackBerry, iOS and even Symbian.In addition, there is a version of the application for OSX and Windows.
Key Features
As promised, we now reveal the main features of this tool.In general, for a long time they will not have to paint.Imagine that you use the same Skype, which has no advertising that starts quickly and does not lose the base of the second room after each update.
Actually, it is such an application and a Viber.What is it, we have already found out, and now move on to the use and settings.
Register
To become a registered user, you have to enter your mobile phone number, which will receive a special activation code.
program can automatically add to the phonebook of your smartphone numbers of those users who also use this application.Moreover, the utility can alert you if one of your friends and become a user.If you do not like this option, simply turn it off in the menu.
makes the phone from the plate!
If you are interested in the program Viber (that is, you have already read), then we have another good news.After all, it can help to turn the tablet without GSM-module in the model that supports voice communication.Of course, for this you will have to buy USB-modem, but it's worth it!Since the application registers users only confirmation code, you can easily rewrite it from the SMS that was obtained even on an old "dialer".
little information about voice calls
Please note that this app was created to make voice calls.Moreover, the implementation of the protocols so good that an acceptable quality of communication is realized, even at very low characteristics of the Internet channel.For example, voice transmission with Wi-Fi on EDGE going just fine.
Of course, there are periodic interruptions, but flies out of the conversation no more than a couple of seconds.Alas, with the transmission of video in the same conditions as the trouble: not outwit physics, and diligence of domestic operators to improve the quality of communication is not yet visible.
In general, the program copes with the task of voice even through the domestic network.Most likely, increasing the capacity of our mobile operators will lead to its wider dissemination.
way, how to call?It's simple: select in the menu item Viber Out.What it is?It is simply the title of the call, so there is nothing wrong with that.
How to protect yourself from disappointment?
To avoid disappointment, advance check the coverage of your operator, if your city or region gets only a 2G (GPRS, being the most part), the hope for a better connection is just silly.Of course, if there is a normal operator wired internet you may well use their smartphone or computer to chat with friends on the other side of the world, using a Wi-Fi connection.
But let us return to the question of voice calls.It is a pleasant feature of the program is that the incoming call is no different from that of a conventional phone call.Moreover, pre-running copy of the application is not required!
call can accept or reject.Important!Free calls can be made only to those numbers which have been linked program Viber.What does it mean if we talk more understandable language?If you call through the application on another phone that does not have this tool, the call will go through the network of your mobile operator, according to his billing.
Important!All received and missed calls are stored in a separate journal, so do not look for them in the general phone book.
Text messages
If you've ever enjoyed more or less the old phones from Nokia, then you probably know about the beautiful application WhatsApp.Viber (that is, we already know) offers the possibility of sending text messages, which in no way inferior to those of the old program.You can type text messages to insert into their music and videos.In short, it all works about the same as it was implemented in MMS.
All messages are displayed in the form of dialogues, which should not be an event for those who have a modern smartphone.Alas, it is not stored on the servers of the history of received and sent messages, so if you remove the program from a specific device, all your correspondence simply disappear.But there is also a nice feature: You can always create a group chat directly to forty people.
Important!If conducted mass correspondence, it occasionally happens that the messages sent to the PM, leaving the wrong recipients.
software version for PCs
We have already said that this application has a version for "large" computers on Windows and OSX.It is fair to say that they appeared recently.Note that for the creators Viber (that is, you have long learned) the event at one time served as an occasion for rejoicing, as it gave every chance to finally "catch up and overtake» Skype.They have it actually happen.
users immediately liked the interface of the application, which has become very simple and concise, which can not be said of his rival, who from version to version becomes "heavier" and uncomfortable to drive.
Opportunities "big" version of the utility
left in the main working window has a main menu, from which you can view your messages, as well as contacts in the phone book.In addition, there is a window dialing.Just below there is a button, clicking which you will be taken to the main menu of program options.
general, the possibility of applications for desktops seriously differ from those in Viber for Android.What does it mean?It's simple.Finally, you can make video calls to complete that levels the playing field with the "Skype".Currently in the mobile version of the application with the transfer of video there are significant problems.One can only hope that all these problems are only temporary.
Other nice options
The latest versions of the opportunity to transfer an incoming call from the phone to the computer.While this option will not work so-so, but eventually the situation will clearly improve.
Important!Remember what we said about the absence of sync?So, this "bun" was added to the desktop application Viber.What does it mean?It's simple!
If you begin to correspond with friends on the phone, you can at any time to resume it all on the computer.In short, this app will be enjoyed by the modern and dynamic people.Its options allow you to not only stay in touch, but not in this case be tied to any particular device.
Final conclusions
Thus, for most tasks is perfect even for the most simple phone Viber.What does it mean?You can make calls, send messages, and save the new contact, then synchronize them with your computer or laptop.As for the version of Windows and MacOS, we can state with confidence that it is in its functionality is not inferior to that of Skype.
out more you can visit Viber World.What it is?This - a thematic forum from the creators of the application in which you are sure to find the answers to all your questions.
Positive aspects of the program
To those should definitely include the most simple registration procedure.All you need is a cell phone with an active SIM-card, which will be sent a confirmation code!
In addition, search for contacts can be performed in a fully automatic mode.It will be very useful for sociable people who constantly make new acquaintances.Thus, it is possible to find new users with the same interests or the place of residence.
Most of the calls is absolutely free, and even the cost of calls to other countries is that the costs are not sensitive even for people with an average income.Exactly the same can be said of the messages.Within your country, you can send hundreds of thousands of SMS, to pay only for the consumed traffic.Even with the greed of our mobile operators get a very substantial savings.
Important!There is an excellent option to transfer files.The appeal of the program is manifested in the fact that the transmission of even very large documents not limited.Of course, much depends on the type of your Internet connection, so do not try to send the file to a couple GB, having only stunted EDGE-channel.
As we have already said, in the latest version has been added to synchronize messages between your smartphone and your computer, so even if you reinstall the program, you will not lose anything.
Cons
We have already mentioned that some of the messages that you sent to your personal mailbox of a particular user can go into the general chat.In addition, some messages may simply not reach the addressee.What is particularly related, hard to say.Some experts believe that it may be in a congested link.
a huge disadvantage is the fact that the history of the messages are not stored on the server.Of course, developers can understand: hard disk space costs money, but from the free program to require something more just silly ... But really it was impossible to add the possibility of buying a small amount of disk space?After all, the history of text messages took on the strength of a couple of hundred KB!In short, the only hope for the goodwill of the creators of the program.
Finally, until now there is no way to make a video call from your smartphone.Adding this option has long been promised, but the implementation of this plan is always something interferes.If the developers finally fulfill its promise, the dominance of Skype will surely be brought to an end!
Here's a he, Viber for Android.What is it, you now know it.
