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Russian watchdog blocks Viber messaging app
Russia's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor in a statement said the block was related to a violation of rules concerning the prevention of terrorism, extremism, and drug dealing.
Russia fines Telegram and Viber over war-related content
Dubai-based Telegram was ordered to pay 4 million roubles ($47,525), Interfax said, and the Japanese company behind Viber was fined 1 million roubles.
How messaging apps like WhatsApp, WeChat can make money while offering free texting and calling
You may be surprised to learn that there’s more to messaging apps than communicating. WeChat is an example of the vast potential that messaging apps hold.
Google detects spy app stealing info from social media, phones
Tizi is a fully featured backdoor that installs spyware to steal sensitive data using rooting capabilities from popular social media applications.
WhatsApp, Messenger may still put user information at risk
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Do you know that despite the end-to-end encryption provided by popular messasing platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber, your sensitive information is vulnerable to hacking?
WhatsApp now 'rules' over half of the world
According to a report, WhatsApp is installed on 94.8% of all Android devices and is used for an average of 37 minutes daily.
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After WhatsApp, Viber to encrypt user conversations
Earlier this month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp had announced end-to-end encryption to protect conversations of its over one billion users from hackers and "regimes".
Viber opens up its public chat system to Indian startups
Zopper, ObiNo, Vuclip, Lootore and KhauGaliDeals are among the startups that in the past two to three months have joined Viber Public Chats.
Zopper ties up with messaging app Viber
"This first-of-its-kind partnership aims to present our users with a seamless shopping experience even through Viber's platform," Zopper Co-Founder Neeraj Jain said.
Bangladesh suspends net services after Supreme Court verdict on war criminals
Bangladesh today shut down Facebook and messaging and voicecall services Viber and WhatsApp fearing violence by supporters of two opposition leaders.
Viber crosses 40-million users in India
Viber that offers offering free messaging and HD-quality calls has more than 500 million unique users across 193 countries.
Reliance Jio launches instant messaging app
Reliance Jio Infocomm has launched its own instant messaging app 'Jio Chat' on iOS & Android phones, taking on the likes of WhatsApp, Wechat & Hike.
TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps
Telecom operators have said that OTT players like Skype, WhatsApp, Viber etc are eating up their main revenue without investing in networks.
Narendra Modi has over 8.5 lakh followers on Viber
Calling and chat app Viber today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public chat has attracted the biggest following on its platform.
Telecom operators not against Skype, WhatsApp: Bharti VC Akhil Gupta
Telecom operators have raised concern over messaging and call services from applications like WhatsApp Skype are denting their revenues.
Hike Messenger buys Zip Phone to offer Internet calls
Hike Messenger, a homegrown mobilephone chat application, has bought US startup Zip Phone, which allows users to make and receive calls over Internet.
Sachin Tendulkar's Viber public chat first to hit 1 million followers
"Exceeding 1 mn followers in less than a month for one of our Public Chats is an important milestone for Viber," said Talmon Marco, Viber's CEO.
India overtakes US to become social messaging app Viber's largest market
India is second largest market for Facebook with over 100 mn users while about 70 mn users in the country use instant messaging app Whatsapp.
Viber rolls out first customised Diwali stickers in India
The ‘Diwali Pack’ is Viber’s first customised sticker set for the Indian market and will be available across all platforms, free of cost.
Google planning to launch own mobile messaging app similar to WhatsApp
Google had reportedly made offer of over $10 bn (Rs 60,000 crore) to buy Whatsapp, which was ultimately bought by Facebook.
WhatsApp bringing in the much-awaited free call feature?
If rumors are to be believed, the popular messaging service WhatsApp is all geared up to launch a free voice calling feature for the 600 million active users that it has.
India among our top ten markets: Viber CEO Talmon Marco
Founded in 2010, Viber was bought for $900 million in February this year by Japanese internet giant Rakuten.
We believe in net neutrality, says Talmon Marco, CEO, Viber
Viber, which was sold to Japan's e-commerce major Rakuten in February, is open to acquisitions in India for technology and deeper market access.
Viber to bring carrier billing to key market India
The app, which has crossed 25 million active users in India and 400 million across 193 countries, is also looking at ways to monetise its virtual stickers.
Japan's LINE Corporation in talks with Indian telcos for collaborations
Collaborations include carrier billing and special bundled data packages, as it seeks to promote its instant messaging and voice app to take on rivals such as WhatsApp.
LINE Corp mulls partnership with Indian telecom service providers
Japan-based LINE Corp is in talks with Indian telecom service providers for collaborations, including carrier billing and special bundled data packages.
Viber will maintain its culture, we don’t want to plaster users with ads: Anubhav Nayyar
Viber expects to double its India subscriber base by end of 2014, from 17 mn now, driven by opportunities from surging smartphone sales, says country head Anubhav Nayyar.
Viber aims to double India revenues, subscriber base in 2014
Viber, one of the largest global free mobile calling and messaging app, aims to almost double its present user base in India by the end of 2014.
I want all Indians to use Viber: Talmon Marco, Founder & CEO
In an exclusive interview, Talmon Marco told Et about the Viber's plans to monetise the popular platform.
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