Viber, the cross platform VOIP client, which broke into the scene mobile-first has now transcended to the PC ecosystem by introducing its client on Windows and Mac computers. Viber is very similar to Skype in letting you make voice calls, video calls and send messages in groups or otherwise. Only thing differentiating it from Skype was desktop support and now that part of the puzzle has been found. Viber desktop lets you do everything you do on your mobile phone and even lets you transfer calls from one device to another, which is pretty cool. Here is a promotional video announcing the desktop support –
Viber desktop is available for Windows PCs and Macs. They are available for download here(for Windows) and here(for Mac) respectively.
Like Whatsapp, Viber connects with your phone number on the phone, so, when you are using Viber on the desktop you will actually be using the phone number as the login. Here is the description provided on the Viber site for the features(windows version) –
Viber for Windows lets you send free messages and make free calls to other Viber users, on any device and network, in any country!
Viber syncs your contacts, messages and call history with your mobile device, so you can start the conversation on the Viber mobile application and continue from the comfort of your PC.
- Best-quality HD voice calls
- Video calls
- Free text and photo messages
- Group conversations
- No registration, passwords or invitations required
- Contacts and messages sync between your mobile and Windows
- Transfer ongoing calls between devices
Download Viber, enter your phone number, and start connecting with your friends.
The Mac version is identical of course, no changes there. Do note that it requires OS X 10.7 and up for compatibility. It is presumed that Viber for Windows works on Windows 7 and above. Additionally, Viber has announced the 3.0 update for all its mobile clients, which will roll out gradually and will add support for the desktop Viber cross compatibility.