Viber introduces Viber Desktop to compete with Skype, revamps Android and iOS apps

Viber announced the biggest update to the service today. With this new version Viber brings a completely new user interface, Online status indicator, improved sound quality and introduces all new Viber Desktop for Windows and Mac.

Viber now supports transfer of live calls between your Android and your Desktop, sending video messages, and the ability to add captions to photo and video messages.

What is Viber?

Viber is a very popular app among international users as it allows them to send free text messages and call other Viber users worldwide free. It is one of the few cross-platform apps. Viber works similar to Skype but doesn’t cost anything.

Viber allows you to text, call, and send photos and video messages worldwide for free to over 200 million users using your data or Wifi. Viber is available for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone and many more devices and platforms.
On Viber, your phone number is your ID. The app syncs with your mobile contact list, automatically detecting which of your contacts have Viber. Viber offers:

• Free calls with HD sound quality
• Groups with up to 40 participants
• Send stickers and emoticons
• Share locations
• Respond immediately to messages using quick reply
• Share photos and videos straight from your device’s gallery
• No ads and 100% free

Download Viber from Google Play and start enjoying free calls and messages worldwide.

Viber Android App Screenshots Gallery

Viber Android Dialer

Viber Android Contacts

Viber Android Contact Detail Page

Viber Android Online Status

Viber Android Stickers

Viber Android Photo Sharing

Viber Android Video Sharing

Viber Android Keypad

[via Engadget]