

In partnership with a handful of global telecommunication firms, Viber was able to provide free calls from the country.įor more, see PCMag's review of Viber for Windows Phone and the slideshow above.Viber uses differents links for Desktop and mobile devices. The new feature was enabled late last year for users in the Philippines trying to connect with family and friends after Typhoon Haiyan. The app is available for free download (Opens in a new window) in the Windows Phone store. The Viber 4.1 release also comes with expanded functionality, including sending video messages, sending multiple photos at the same time, and hands-free Bluetooth support. "With the addition of this critical feature to our Windows Phone 8 version, we are ensuring that the complete Viber experience is available on as many platforms as possible." "Viber Out has been a game changer for our users and allows them to rely on Viber for all their communications needs," CEO Talmon Marco said in a statement. The desktop version also includes your phone's address book for easy access to contacts. The new service also displays the user's real phone number to recipients, eliminating the uncertainty of who is calling from a strange overseas number. With low per-minute rates and zero connection fees, Viber costs up to 480 percent less for international calls to and from countries like Mexico, Germany, Spain, Japan, and the U.K. Viber Out hit iOS and Android devices in December, serving up per-call prices that are "significantly lower" than rival Skype, Viber said. Simply purchase Viber Out credit via the mobile or desktop application, and begin making worldwide calls on your smartphone or computer. With the Viber 4.1 update, users can now make affordable calls from their Windows Phone 8 device to non-Viber contacts' landlines and mobile phones. Viber today updated its Windows Phone 8 app to add "Viber Out" calling functionality. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

