Communication by means of short messages (sms) has long become a habit of humanity. But why count every letter and pay the phone operator when there are a number of free chat apps? Use your smartphone to the maximum - download free applications and communicate to your health, paying only for Internet traffic.
Android owners can download all messenger programs from PlayMarket or AndroidMarket absolutely free. For owners of iPhones and iPads, the cost can reach up to $ 1, respectively, and the possibilities are completely different.
Viber and WhatsApp applications occupy high positions among smartphone users. Their interface is approximately the same. On the desktop, programs are displayed in the form of handsets: purple (Viber) and green (WhatsApp). It's worth noting that WhatsApp offers a free version for just a year of use, after which it costs about $ 1 each year to communicate.
After registration, all subscribers from your contact list using the same program are automatically added to the application subscriber list. Conversations can be individual and group. In addition to communicating with friends, Viber offers public chats, with the help of which you can follow the news of show business stars.
Viber is also famous for its cartoonish stickers. With the help of Violet the cat, Alex and Zoe, Disney characters and others, you can spice up any conversation and direct it in the right direction. Attention: stickers can be paid! The cost of a set of stickers is about 70 rubles. The sticker store is periodically updated with free and paid content.
A significant plus is the instant exchange of photos and videos up to 25 MB. You can write messages in Viber for free, but there is a tariff for calls. In WhatsApp, you can call without fear of emptying your wallet, even if the interlocutor is in another country.
Free video calls are offered by the Hangouts app. Some similarities with the Skype program did not prevent this application from capturing a multimillion audience. The reason for its popularity: quick response, while overloaded Skype often freezes and spoils the mood.
WeChat has a solid four. The program provides free messages and calls anywhere in the world, and also guarantees absolute confidentiality of data, which is confirmed by a certificate.
Helpful hint: When choosing a particular program for communication, carefully read reviews and recommendations, as well as familiarize yourself with the list of permitted actions - some programs by default can download paid content without any notifications. Disable this option or refrain from purchasing the app to avoid hidden phone costs.
