Viber app for Windows Phone 8 updated with Viber Out voice-calling, and more

Viber, a IM service, has brought some new features to its Windows Phone 8 app via an update. The latest Viber (version 4.1) for Windows Phone 8 introduces 'Viber Out' calls to the smartphone platform.

The Viber Out feature enables users to call their friends and relatives who have landlines, feature phones, or smartphones without the Viber app. Some of the other features that come with the latest Viber v4.1 for Windows Phone 8 include the ability to send video messages, send multiple images at a time, and support for hands-free Bluetooth devices.

Viber rolled-out its version 4.0 for Windows Phone 8 in January, and that version included new features like 'Seen' status and a 'Last online' timestamp. Photo handling was also improved to include the ability to add description to photos and improved quality of photo thumbnails in conversation.

The Viber v4.1 app for Windows Phone 8 can be downloaded for free from the Windows Phone Store.

"Viber allows users to communicate with almost any of their friends or contacts regardless of which platform they use. Now, with the addition of 'Viber Out,' Windows Phone 8 users will be able to call any phone number with Viber," states the firm.

"Viber Out has been a game changer for our users and allows them to rely on Viber for all their communication needs. With the addition of this critical feature to our Windows Phone 8 version, we are ensuring that the complete Viber experience is available on as many platforms as possible. This focus on cross-platform support is one of our most important commitments to our users," added Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber.