Best Video Calling Apps for Android in 2016
Talking to your loved ones face to face from miles away is
no more a miracle today. Thanks to android, video calling technology, 3G and 4G
networks. Making our life easier than easy, the video calling is one of the
best inventions mankind has ever made. I mean what could be more amazing than
the fact that I can conduct all my important professional meetings, interviews
and seminars with people living far away without being under the same roof and
that I can see my loved ones living far away without literally travelling to
them?
This article is hence dedicated to some of the best video
calling apps for android for efficient face time with anyone anywhere. Here you
go.
Skype – Free IM & Video Calls
One of the most popular software for video chatting on
desktops is Skype and it is also available as an app for android. It is
undoubtedly the best app for video calling for android as well as windows and
iOS. It is free and supports both rear as well as front camera calling. Apart
from making video calls, it facilitates voice calls and phone calls also on
landlines and mobiles at a very cheap rate via Skype credits. Moreover, it also
acts as text messenger and allows free sharing of audio, video and other files
of any size and also offers a huge range of fun stickers and animated emoji for
you to express all that you feel.
Download here
WeChat
Another popular and convenient video calling application
for android with maximum five star rating and 100 million downloads till date.
Apart from the hassle free video chatting experience, you can use it for voice
calling, messaging and stuff sharing as well. One versatile feature that it
offers is the Friend Radar feature with which you can locate new friends based
on your location. It also features a desktop version just like Skype. Download here.
Hangouts
Google Talk App is now replaced by HangOuts app and is a standard SMS app for android
with all in one features. With this App, you can send text messages, emoji,
audio, video and doc files and of course make video and voice calls. It
combines all the messaging and communication features into a single entity and
is hence a top recommendation for you. Download here.
Line – Free Calls & Messages
Rising in popularity day by day since the day it was
launched, this app claims over 380 million users all over the world till date.
It is supported on all major platforms be it the android, windows or iOS. It
was initially launched for voice calls only but now has been upgraded to
facilitate video calls as well. The video calls are supported on both WiFi and
mobile networks and can also be switched to voice calls at any instance during
the session. The unique feature of this app is that you can add anybody in
contact list by either exchanging your IDs via QR code or by simply shaking
together. You can express your heart out with its wide range of stickers and
emoji and enjoy full-fledged social networking on Line. Download here.
Tango – Free messenger & Video Calls
This one is a rising star in the field of video calling
apps and facilitates standard quality video and voice calls absolutely free of
charge. It is convenient than other similar apps because it does not require
you to sign-in unlike others. You can use its facilities without signing in.
Just like its competitive fellas, it also offers free exchange of text
messages, audio messages, video file sharing, and other stuffs exchange. You
can also listen and share song clips powered by Spotify and share pictures with
your friends. Download here.
Viber
Just like Line, Viber was also featured as an app for free
phone calls initially. It was later upgraded to feature more than just voice
call. It now facilitates not only video calls but also personal messaging, file
sharing, full-fledged socializing. It is much similar to Tango and Skype. Just
like Skype, you can make voice calls to anyone via Viber-credits that are
reasonable in price. It also features support from Android Wear, Social Media
and cross-platform.
Download here.
Among the various
apps, these are the top best apps for android that offer good quality video and
voice callings. You can download any of the above for a smooth and hassle free
video communication.
