Today we present the features of five different types of instant messaging software from around the world. Come on with us!

WhatsApp

WhatsApp, is a free mobile messaging application for smartphones and tablets. WhatsApp is used by more than 2 billion people worldwide in more than 180 countries.
WhatsApp supports sending pictures, voice, video and location-based messages.
WhatsApp supports sharing location with the recipient. See other people's locations without leaving the app
In addition to having full voice calling capabilities, WhatsApp also supports sending voice recordings and supports file sharing between your phone and computer.

WhatsApp Messenger

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Pros
- Can video and voice chat.
- Group messaging support for 250 persons.
- End-to-end encryption support.
- Send files up to 100MB.
- No ads.
Cons
- No built-in GIF gallery.
- Need to use the other party's phone number to add friends, which may lead to the problem of personal privacy leakage.
- The default read function is on, you need to manually turn off.

Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is Facebook's self-developed instant messaging software, relying on Facebook's own huge fan base,Facebook Messenger has more than 1.3 billion active users.
In the early days, Facebook Messenger only had a simple instant chat function, but in recent years, Facebook began to add cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence, VR, AR, etc. to Facebook Messenger to make it more functional.
Using Facebook Messenger, users can transfer various messages such as text, images, voice and video to other users through the computer or mobile devices without paying extra fees.

In addition, Facebook Messenger offers the option of end-to-end encryption, but users must manually activate it by selecting "secret conversations" in the chat window.

Pros.
- Video group chat, voice calls, and text messaging are all supported.
- Communicate directly with Instagram friends via Messenger. Simply search for a friend's name or account to send a message or make a call.
- Just create ,share a link and let anyone join, even if they don't have a Messenger account! Video chat rooms are available for up to 50 people for unlimited chatting.
- No need to exchange mobile numbers, just send a message to connect and interact with your Facebook friends around the world.
Cons
- There are advertisements
- Cannot send contact information
- Cannot be used anonymously

Telegram

Telegram is a popular and widely used encrypted privacy-protected instant messenger.
Telegram focuses on private messaging. So far, Telegram has 500 million active users, mainly in Russia and Iran. Telegram is also popular in Italy and Spain.
Telegram is open source with the main idea of uncensored privacy and security and more pure communication. Support many platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows NT, Mac and Linux. Users using Telegram can send messages, videos, audio and other files and content anonymously around the world.

Pros.
- Support Text and video chat .
- Changeable page themes.
- Free downloadable stickers are available.
- Supports short video messages.
Cons.
- May receive a lot of spam messages.

LINE

LINE is a commonly used instant messaging app in Asia, launched by NHN Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the Korean Internet conglomerate NHN.
With its high entertainment attributes, line occupies a place among many instant messaging software.On the one hand, the rich number and cute style of stickers hit many young people who love to express themselves. On the other hand, the pictures are more expressive and personalized than words, and the richness of the stickers can satisfy everyone to easily "refine" a set of stickers of their own style.
LINE's main user base is Japanese and Korean countries, and its overall style is cute and well received in the Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian markets.

Pros.
- The interface is simple and functional, with straightforward functions.
- The chat function is perfect, with free video and voice calls and a wealth of emoticons.
Cons.
- Social attributes are weak, the users are less compared the other IM software.

Skype

Skype is a global instant messaging software, support for multi-person voice talks, all kinds of file transfer, chat, voice, video, binding phone number and other functions, is a very trendy and convenient chat tool, with more than 600 million registered users, more than 30 million online volume.
Skype has all the features needed for IM, such as video chat, multi-person voice conference, multi-person chat, file transfer, text chat, etc. It allows high definition voice conversation with other users, as well as domestic and international calls, and allows call forwarding and SMS sending. In addition to being able to chat online, it can also voice and video.

Pros.
- Windows comes with Skype, low threshold of use.
- Strong compatibility, in cell phones, tablets, PC, Mac and other multi-device end can be accessed.
- Instant messaging function is perfect, address book grouping and group management is powerful, high security.
Cons.
- Single function.

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