5 alternatives to FaceTime for Android
There’s just something about video chat that makes you feel close to far-away friends and family. Apple’s FaceTime is one of the best options out there for connecting via video, but what if you use an Android phone?
First off, don’t be fooled by apps in the Google Play store branded as FaceTime. They’re fakes, and they’re probably harmful to your device. Tap or click here to learn about other dangerous apps you need to avoid.
Though you can’t exactly have FaceTime, you can get a lot of its features through legitimate video chat apps built for Android. We’ll walk you through the best options.
1. Viber
Viber is shaping up to be huge competition for popular messaging apps, and it comes packed with features. It has almost all the basics — group messaging, instant video and voice calls, plus stickers and GIFs.
But what really sets Viber apart is its encrypted messaging system. If you want a messaging system that’s reliable and secures your messages, check out Viber.
What we like:
- Encrypted messaging: All messages you send in Viber have end-to-end encryption, meaning they can’t be read by anyone other than you and your recipient
- Viber features a Trusted Contacts list that allows you to swap “secret keys” with contacts you trust and informs you of important changes in their accounts.
- Viber supports Spotify tracks, YouTube videos and numerous chat extensions that can be integrated to other applications you’ve installed.
What we don’t like:
- Viber is loaded with extra features that might get in the way if all you’re looking for is a video chat solution.
2. Facebook Messenger
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