A selection of messenger with mobile and desktop applications

Number of messengers on our phones seems exceeded any reasonable limit of less. We are trying to choose a messenger in the mobile and desktop use, and try to understand who is who in this somewhat crowded market. Just below the review consists of 9 decisions.

Windows | OS X | iOS | Android | Windows Phone |BlackBerry | Bada | Nokia

It seems that this messenger supports all the popular and not so popular platforms. He is on the Mac, Vindouz on all mobile operating systems, and even to dinosaurs like Bada and Symbian. Convenient binding system to the telephone number and you no usernames and passwords. Viber seems to have almost everything. And do not forget about useful You voice call on your Internet connection, you can "throw" from mobile to desktop client and back straight during the conversation.

Skype

Windows | OS X | Linux | iOS | Android | Windows Phone | BlackBerry

From "oldies" is the only messenger who has not lost his "mojo". But with the purchase of Microsoft messenger accumulates some unknown "corporate" junk. For example, this is the long run applications on my iPhone / iPad. It stores offline messages are not fully understood. Plus, Skype has been seen in the scandal by draining NSA data, although the great creators of the product assured that messages go only between those who communicate and do not linger on Skype servers. Nevertheless, it is a Skype is perfect for desktop use, it is best to phone calls and redirects them to the same calls. Well and

Skype Wi-Fi regularly saves helping travelers find the Internet where free there.

Facebook

Windows | iOS | Android | BlackBerry

On iOS Facebook Messenger - a great and fast HW for communication, and Android it even better! On the PC messaging system can be used directly on the page of a social network. Conveniently, a cross-platform, fast and very reliable. But on one condition only - if you do not mind that going to send a short message on facebook.com, you forget to do it and divert to a feed. By the way, can be a Skype desktop solution for chats from Facebook, that will relieve you of calls on the network's website.

VK.com

iOS | Android| iPad Messenger HD | nokia Ovi| Windows Phone

Tirelessly repeat that VK seems to us the best network to communicate. Chat messages as possible on the website VK.com, and the nimble clients for Android and iOS. Also available is a special messenger for the iPad. Decision of VK has the same problem with distraction, but it has almost all the people of Russia and the CIS countries.

iMessage

This solution is only available for iOS and OSX users. nice and fast messenger - the best way to communicate quickly and without any problems "frendirovaniya" with those who use the iPhone, iPod, iPad, or working for a poppy.

Google+ Hangouts

iOS | Android | Chrome app

Maybe in Google someone and understands how their applications are designed to communicate, but not us. Previously, it was Google Talk, and he worked in Gmail. Now he was there, but moved onto top of Google Hangouts, which runs as a separate application when installed and running Chrome. There are apps for iOS and Android, which can also make calls from the video. And, you can write from the Google+ social sphere and make calls with voice and video. In general, sitting in the Google ecosystem miss the message - it is unreal, but the main thing :)

Windows | OS X | iOS | Android | Windows Phone |BlackBerry | Asha

Recently on the TV channel was an advertising campaign of the Japanese messenger, incredibly popular in Asia. His cartoon design and huge opportunities. And if you're a fan of the stickers, then they are better than anywhere else. Add to this variation on the platforms and countries of the world and, perhaps, the LINE will be your choice. Do not be amiss to mention that he also supports voice calls.

Moped

OS X | iOS | Android

In his work Moped uses Dropbox for data transfer and storage. The creators are positioning it as a communications system for small businesses. It's a shame that there is an application for Windows. To use the system, you need to log in using your account on Google.

Mail.ru Agent

Windows | OSX | iOS | Android | Windows Phone | Symbian | Java

Mail Agent positions not only as a messenger for those who use mail Mail.ru, but also as a cross-platform and krossprotokolny. The number of platforms that are running Agent reminds Viber, but unlike him, then supported ICQ, VK, Facebook, Classmates and Google Talk. Add to that voice and video calls - it turns out an interesting solution. It is noteworthy that for Windows 8 here is drawn a very beautiful interface.

Poll

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