Google Voice
Google Voice can be used for sending free text messages and make free calls, both domestic and international. Users can also listen to a voicemail and read a transcript. Google Voice can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for Android devices. Google Voice offers a local number of the user’s choice, capable of calling up to a maximum of 6 phones at the same time. These can consist of your mobile number, office phone and so on. It also has additional features, with the cost of making international calls being most competitive. However, users cannot port their existing number to the application.
Skype
Skype is a very popular messaging and free calling application for sending instant messages and making audio and video calls to people from all over the world. You can also share photographs and videos through the application. Skype also lets you make calls to regular phone lines and to landlines at reasonable rates. Skype makes it easy for users to integrate their contacts from Facebook and Microsoft, so that all their contacts are in a single place. Since the user base is very large, it is possible for users to call almost anyone through Skype. Skype also enables sharing your screen with the recipient, which is a very useful feature for personal and business purposes. Skype has been around for quite some time now and offers very good audio and video quality. It is available for both desktops and smartphones. Its ubiquity is one of its greatest advantages. It also offers a very streamlined and intuitive interface.
Viber
Viber involves a very quick activation procedure, where you need to enter you mobile phone number, which is the only identity you need. You will then receive an SMS to your phone, which contains the activation code. You can immediately start making calls to any mobile that also has the application, over Wi-Fi, 2G or 3G. The app makes a search of the contact list on the phone and lists them for the user, by automatically syncing with your phone book. Viber works very well with a decent call quality. It is also light on the phone battery and does not use much of the memory when you run it in the background. The app has been designed for using on mobile platforms, so it uses less data.
Tango
With this app, you can tango with a maximum of fifty people simultaneously. It is a free messaging application with several fun features. In fact, it can be considered as an all in one social networking application. You can make video calls, send instant messages, share photographs and videos and even play games and send music to contacts. The app has more than 160 million users and is very popular among teens. It is a multi platform application; so if you have an Android device, you can use it to communicate with someone who has an Apple device. Tango is available for iOS devices, Android devices and Windows phones and also for desktops and laptops. Irrespective of your operating system, you can make voice calls or video calls and send text messages to others who have downloaded the app on their devices. Tango also offers features for group chatting and calling. It is very appealing to teenagers, as the app offers ability for sending cute animated pictures and for sharing music, making use of Spotify. Users can also make use of filters for enhancing photographs and adding cool effects during a chat. The add-on features of the application are fun for teenagers and for young adults.
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