Messaging apps are a dime a dozen these days. Which one is best for you?
Well, that depends on the kind of chats you like to have with your
friends, whether you'd like to add pix, videos or initiate Skype calls.
If you want to navigate the world of messenger apps a bit more easily,
here's an overview of the five best apps out there:
There are many messenger apps that allow
people to communicate using different messengers at once. eBuddy is one
such popular and very useful messenger application mainly because it is
available on a large number of compatible services that include MSN
(Windows Live Messenger or WLM), Facebook, Yahoo!, MySpace, Gtalk , ICQ,
AIM (AOL) and Hyves.
Another thing that makes it a very useful and popular application is the background processing so that the application stays on always, consuming minimum battery while being available for communication.
Officially started as the cross platform
text chat application, voice call functionality was added to Nimbuzz at
a later stage, making it a popular choice amongst smartphone users.
Very recently the company announced HD calling facility for smartphone users as well. It is made possible by a new peer to peer calling system, which doesn't route the call through its servers, but makes a direct connection between the two mobile devices. Calls will therefore be connected faster and will be clearer. The probability of dropped calls has also been reduced significantly.
Nimbuzz also auto detects a suitable connection (3G or WiFi) for HD calls, and then displays an HD indicator in the calling screen in real time. Nimbuzz is in the process of announcing video calling for Android users as well and has already announced it for the iPhone.
1. imo instant messenger
IMO allows you to connect with people via multiple platforms at once – including Skype, Facebook, Google Talk, ICQ or Windows Live Messenger. You can even use the service on your computer – all you need is to register with imo.
Pros:
- Free and free of ads.
- Supports many different platforms
- Supports voice calls (but only via the imo network)
- Supports voice messages and multimedia files
Cons:
- Voice calls only work in the imo network.
2. IM+
IM+ covers
almost all platforms, although if – besides MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and
other services – you'd like to use Skype to chat, then you need to make
an in-app purchase ($.99 for three months or $4.99 for the full
version).
Pros:
- Supports many platforms
- Supports voice messages and multimedia data
Cons:
- Voice calls require Skype app.
3. WhatsApp
WhatsApp
just may be exactly what you're looking for from a messaging client.
When it comes to replacing your SMS with something a bit more
full-featured, WhatsApp is truly indispensible, mainly because it is so
widely used.
Pros:
- Widely used.
- Comprehensive functionality, group chats and a whole lot more.
Cons:
4. eBuddy
Another thing that makes it a very useful and popular application is the background processing so that the application stays on always, consuming minimum battery while being available for communication.
5.Nimbuzz
Very recently the company announced HD calling facility for smartphone users as well. It is made possible by a new peer to peer calling system, which doesn't route the call through its servers, but makes a direct connection between the two mobile devices. Calls will therefore be connected faster and will be clearer. The probability of dropped calls has also been reduced significantly.
Nimbuzz also auto detects a suitable connection (3G or WiFi) for HD calls, and then displays an HD indicator in the calling screen in real time. Nimbuzz is in the process of announcing video calling for Android users as well and has already announced it for the iPhone.
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