Viber updates desktop app with a slew of new features

Updated on 20-Nov-2013
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Viber has for the first time rolled out support for Linux-powered PCs.

Viber has rolled out a new update to its desktop and BlackBerry apps. The update brings the company’s sticker shop and a range of new features such as ability to drag and drop images, a seen status for read messages, and support for video messages and photos.

Viber has also improved the video calling feature for desktops. The update also brings support for Linux-based PCs.

For BlackBerry platform, the update features Twitter integration, support for multiple emoticons and more.

New updates to desktop and BlackBerry platform comes shortly after Viber rolled out paid-for stickers and push-to-talk messaging features to iOS and Android platforms.

Last month, Viber released 3.1 update for Windows Phone 8, which featured improved integration with Viber Desktop and quite a few enhancements such as options to choose backgrounds from a gallery, improved push notifications and more.

Source: TNW

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