It has been a long time back when we all bid goodbye to emails and various other traditional ways of sending messages to each other. Now, the world has changed and thanks to the mobile messaging apps which made our lives turn to simpler. With a simple touch on the screen, one can instantly send messages to anyone on this globe. And it is also evident that our electronic devices like phones and laptops have almost become extensions of our hands.
Although there are numerous apps available, but only a few managed to top the list. Here, we list a few messaging apps to make your things get going easier.
1) WhatsApp
Found in 2010 by Jan Koum and Brain Acton, WhatsApp is ruling all over. Back then in 2009, the founders were politely declined a job by Facebook and now in 2016, Facebook acquired WhatsApp paying a whopping $19 billion marking the biggest acquisition till date.
With the largest group chat capacity of 256 users, Whatsapp proves to be essentially useful when one travels abroad when often mobile carrier problems arise.
You can write as well as draw on the content you receive and send it back with your own unique piece of art on it. Video calling in this app is my personal favorite feature. Simple to use by all the age groups.
Recently, the app added another feature of marking the important chats on the top of the list. Although it doesn’t support conference calling, it is a must app in today’s life.
2) Facebook Messanger
Sending videos and photos instantly became easy with the launch of Facebook Messanger. With HD voice calling services, you actually feel that you are having face to face conversations with family and friends. Calls are free but you will be charged for data when you aren’t on Wi-Fi.
An add-on feature of this messenger is that it does no require a cellular connection.
3) Viber
With more than 200 million users located in over 193 countries, Viber doesn’t just have the regular features of other messaging apps, it went a step further with many customized stickers and emoticons.
Drawing doodles on the photos are so much fun to do. This messaging app is known for its ease of use. You can also make calls to friends without Viber at low rates using the companion ViberOut feature.
4) SnapChat
There is no app as seamless as SnapChat when it comes to having inbuilt multimedia messaging that disappear. Yes, you heard it right. Messages sent with SnapChat self-destruct after all the recipients have viewed them. This feature led to some controversies at the beginning but gained popularity among the teens.
“Memories” feature in SnapChat allows you to save your snaps in a private storage area.
5) WeChat
Mostly used in Japan, China and Iran, WeChat has over 800 million active users monthly. The ‘Shake’ feature is an interesting way to discover new users and corporate accounts by just few shake of your smartphone. If you are not convinced with making new friends globally, you can pretty well opt for ‘Look Around’ feature to see who is nearby and send y our greetings with just a click.
Apart from these, the common features include video call, moments, voice chat, Web WeCHat, Group Chat,
These are the top messaging apps right now in the market. Do let us know in the comments section below about other interesting apps you use.
