Viber is not as popular a messenger as Telegram or WhatsApp, but the developers are doing everything to attract a new audience. In October 2018, a new update for Viber was released and with it a new feature expected by users. )editing sent messages. If in previous versions, users could only delete an unsuccessful message from themselves and from the addressee, now they can simply edit it.
A new one has also been added safety function. For users aged 13 to 16, the highest level of security is activated – children’s data will not be used for targeted services, location will not be shared with Viber partners, and names and photos will not be displayed in chat bots.
In September 2018, the function of instant message translation appeared. In order to translate a message from one language to another without leaving the chat window, you need to click on the “bubble” and select “translate”. Thus, the message will be translated into the language set in the smartphone system.
Other interesting features:
Hidden chats
Using the function, you can restrict access to a chat by setting a four-digit password on it.
Hidden Message View
The function allows you to read open and read the message without the sender knowing it.
To activate the function, you must:
1) Go to “settings”
2 ) Go to “privacy”
3) Uncheck “viewed”.
Attaching location information .
To attach information about your location, you must:
1) Go to “information”
2) Activate the “location” item.