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Popular Messaging Apps For Your Smartphone

Business Nov 16, 2013

by Anokhi Admin

Instant messaging has become an integral part of our lives today, taking precedence over verbal communication.

How often have you used your smartphone messaging app to add some cheeky fun to a boring workday or class lecture by chatting with friends? How about messaging your sibling or partner in another room to get you an object from the room your in?

With the recent resurrection of the classic favourite Blackberry Messenger (BBM), let's take a look at some of the popular smartphone messaging apps that have us addicted to our cell phones.

Blackberry Messenger

This is the app that started it all. Coveted for a long time by those who didn't have a Blackberry and celebrated as a privilege by the Blackberry Boys, BBM has now made a huge comeback.

The app that has been believed to keep smartphone users hooked to RIM's line of Blackberry smartphones, is now available to other smartphone users.

BBM is notably praised for its group chats and the convenience of literally instant messaging during conversations. The notorious PING that you can send to get a faster reply from your contacts and sending out broadcasts are the standout attributes of this app.

Blackberry Messenger / Imore.com

Whatsapp is available to a wide range of smartphone users. It has impacted the experience of chatting in a big way.

It allows users to have group conversations as well as share voice messages, photos and videos.

It also lets you see if the person you wish to chat with is online or not so you can figure out if your message has been viewed. The only downside to Whatsapp is that there is a fee of $0.99 to purchase the app after the trial period is over.

Whatsapp / How-android.com

Skype

If you have a good data connection, Skype is the app for you. It provides a multitude of features that take the experience of chatting to a whole new level.

Skype lets you indulge with free Skype to Skype calls or lower rates for calls to cell phones or landlines. You can also opt for video calling with individuals and groups, instant messaging or voice messaging.

If that is not enough, get ready to be bowled over by the option of sharing photos, videos or files of any size with your contacts.

Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger offers a one-of-a-kind experience as it merges social media and smartphone messaging, two of the hottest phenomena in the global market.

It has similar basic features as the other apps like free messaging and calling with a data connection.

With the amount of time we spend accessing our facebook accounts, this app enhances not only our facebook experience but also our overall messaging experience.

The stickers that you can use offer a personalized and animated chatting experience helping you to express yourself in a better and more visually appealing way.

Viber

Gaining popularity these days is Viber, an app that also allows you to send free messages and make free calls to other devices that have it installed.

It also lets you share stickers, photos, voice and video messages for free. It syncs with your contacts and notifies everytime a new contact has joined Viber.

Which of these apps do you prefer for staying in touch with your family, friends and late night chats with the special someone?

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