Viber for Android and iPhone v2.2 update brings Group Messaging and more new features


Viber VOIP (Voice Over IP) app for Android and iPhone has been updated to version 2.2 that brings support for Group messaging, custom background for conversation screen,  time stamp for each message and much more. The group messaging is also available for BlackBerry app that was launched in May with the voice calling feature still in the works.

New features in Viber for Android and iPhone v2.2

  • Now send free messages, share images, link to groups of friends
  • Assign a custom background to conversation
  • Add photos to the contacts list
  • Time stamp for each message
  • Localization support for Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Portuguese, German, Spanish,
    French and Russian (For Android)
  • New voice engine and improved sound quality (For iPhone)
  • See who joined Viber lately when viewing the Contacts screen (For iPhone)

Download Viber for Android and iPhone from the Google Play Store and the Apple iTunes store for free. Support for Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) would be available soon.


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