Viber gets on Windows 8, boasts unique features

The Viber app is now available on Windows 8, bringing the messaging and VoIP platform to tablet and desktop devices running the latest Windows OS.

The new version has been designed from the ground-up for Windows 8 and includes several features unique to the OS.

User can pin Viber conversations to the Start screen, snap Viber to the side of the screen with Snap View, search for contacts using the Search charm and the “Windows 8 Toast Notifications” guarantees that you never miss a message or call

Also, users will be able to transfers calls between mobile and desktop versions of Viber.

“This is the natural next step for Viber following our support for Windows Phone 8, bringing a fully compatible and custom designed version of Viber to Microsoft’s touch-friendly OS,” said Talmon Marco, chief executive officer of Viber.

“Windows 8 is an exciting platform to develop for, and brings a whole new set of UI elements and unique functionality to Viber for the first time. We are excited to support Viber users on Windows 8 and this is part of our commitment to wide, cross platform availability.”

The new version of Viber can be downloaded from www.viber.com.