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An app that takes instant messaging to new levels by allowing video chat calls

An app that takes instant messaging to new levels by allowing video chat calls

Vote: (111 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Baby Penguin

Version: 9.8.000000011415

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(111 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Baby Penguin

9.8.000000011415

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Hundreds of stickers and gifs to customize chats
  • Ability to make group calls, video calls, group messages, and mass texts
  • Avoids SMS and phone service charges
  • Chat privacy is guaranteed and user data can be wiped clean at any time
  • Allows for sharing of large media files, photos, videos, and documents

Cons

  • Update has introduced bugs which may cause calls or messages to stop functioning
  • Lack of support for some international messaging
  • For some users, app may send unrelated notifications to phone screen

IMO Free HD Video Calls and Chat is a high quality video and voice call application for Android and iPhone devices.

Once the app is installed, all the user needs to do is create a profile. Afterwards, they are able to make free and unlimited calls, messages, and video calls to friends and family. Calls and messages can be made over 2G, 3G, 4G, or Wifi. Additionally, group video calls and messages can be made with any user on the platform.

The app allows for instant photo and video sharing, regardless of the size of the video file. It's easy to share small files, such as image groups, gifs, or documents, over the app, which makes it a great free app for communication within corporate environments.

Just like other messaging apps, there are hundreds of free stickers that users can send to each other. IMO provides a great interface to avoid frustrating SMS and phone call charges, although data charges may apply based on the user's service provider.

Some users have complained about usability issues after the app's most recent update. For some users, the video chat and speaker phone doesn't function or they can't hear the other person speaking in calls. Others complain that IMO has started sending too many useless notifications to their phone screen, regardless of whether or not another user has messaged them. Like other messaging apps, IMO has very patchy support international communication.

Despite these issues, IMO is appropriate for anyone looking to cut down on calling or messaging charges on their device. Likes whatsapp, IMO is a platform which protects user privacy to the highest degree. IMO boasts a large community of over 100,000 users, meaning that it's a platform trusted by many.

Pros

  • Hundreds of stickers and gifs to customize chats
  • Ability to make group calls, video calls, group messages, and mass texts
  • Avoids SMS and phone service charges
  • Chat privacy is guaranteed and user data can be wiped clean at any time
  • Allows for sharing of large media files, photos, videos, and documents

Cons

  • Update has introduced bugs which may cause calls or messages to stop functioning
  • Lack of support for some international messaging
  • For some users, app may send unrelated notifications to phone screen

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