Today's review presents programs for communicating over the Internet. Some applications allow you to send and receive only text messages, others - attach images, audio, and others - also make free calls.
Whatsapp
WhatsApp can be called the most popular messenger. The service database contains more than 450 million accounts. Initially, using the application it was possible to exchange pictures, text messages, audio recordings. After purchasing the product Zuckerberg in the application, the ability to make calls became available.
A program for communicating by telephone over the Internet has the following advantages:
- all main functions are absolutely free;
- contacts are synchronized with the phone book in both directions;
- large user base;
- lack of pop-up ads;
- the ability to send files of different formats;
- video and audio communication;
- A large number of emojis and stickers.
- registration does not require entering a large amount of information.
The only disadvantages include the impossibility of making calls over the cellular network. If there was such functionality, after an unexpected disconnection of the Internet, I would not have to switch to another program.
Viber
Viber is a program for voice communication over the Internet, sending text, video, audio messages. Functionality Viber fully repeats WhatsUp. The messenger's user base is huge, but inferior in terms of WhatsUp. Therefore, it makes sense to install Viber in conjunction with WhatsUp or use it if all your friends have preferred this program.
The main advantage of the program over others is the ability to call even that user who does not use the messenger, but this function is paid. It is designed to help save on calls to another city or country. Viber works stably even on weak smartphones.
Telegram
The program for communication via the Internet Telegram is the youngest product among those already described, but also the most promising. Its developer is Pavel Durov. Initially, he was accused of plagiarism, as the application interface is very similar to WhatsApp. However, the advantages of the program have made it one of the most popular in its sector. All transmitted information is encrypted to protect it from interception. Optimization of the code allowed to increase the speed of file transfer. Removing messages from dialogs occurs not only in local logs. Information is deleted completely. It becomes inaccessible to all participants in the correspondence.
The developer declares that the application in its present form is only an intermediate product, a starting point. After all the modifications, it should be transformed and become an ideal and completely safe messenger.
The disadvantages include the lack of the Russian language in the distribution kit. However, the installation of localization is still possible using the service bot.
Facebook messenger
As the name implies, Facebook Manager is a program for communicating over the Internet from the developers of a well-known social network. The application comes free. To use it, you had to register in advance on Facebook, communication was possible only with account holders in this social network.
Today, the program can compete with such market giants as WhatsApp and Viber - users can not register on Facebook, but simply enter their name and phone number.
The main advantage of the application is minimalism. There are no extra functions. Such an approach favorably affected the stability and resource intensity of the program. Departures and freezes are extremely rare even on weak devices.
Snapchat
Snapchat is a program for communicating over the Internet with a non-standard idea. Read messages in the messenger are deleted automatically. Before sending, the user sets a timer. The maximum information lifetime is 10 seconds. Only text can not be used in the message, attachment of a video or photo is mandatory. Moreover, the content cannot be taken from third sources. It is necessary to shoot video or photo in real time.
The downside of the application is the registration process. In addition to filling in the main graph, the user must prove that he is not a bot by clicking on certain elements of the pictures. Servers do not always handle the load, so messages come with a delay. Snapchat’s online chat program will appeal to those who are looking for an original messaging approach, but are hardly suitable for everyday use.