Viber, which now has a user base of over 140 million, released an update to its VoIP app on January 21 for iPhone and iPad that included some minor bug fixes. The fixed issues include Arabic and Thai typing bug fixes and “additional bug fixes,” although the developers don’t list exactly what these additional bug fixes are. Likely, they’re various stability fixes and background changes to make the app run faster and smoother.

In addition, the speech to text feature of the application is now working according to the changelog, so you are no longer limited to typing only with your fingers.

The newest update, of course, includes all of the features and fixes from the previous update rolled out in December, including the Stickers feature, emoticons, location sharing, and iPhone 5/iOS 6 compatibility.

  • Linda Hawthorne

    I’m finding the new viber ringtone difficult to hear if there is ANY background noise!

    • http://twitter.com/ZackKennedy Zack Kennedy

      Have you tried adjusting your sound settings in the Settings menu or uninstalling and reinstalling the app?

  • Viber

    Hi guys! This is a member of the Viber Team.
    Thanks for reviewing our new update!

    @9f2bc9cc30b422d2efb6246a512eb484:disqus – Viber mirrors your device’s settings, please try to adjust your sound settings to the highest level. :)

    If you have any questions feel free to ask -we’d be happy to assist. :)
    Thanks,
    Viber Team

  • Alan

    Can viber with one application code work both on iPhone 4 and I pad

    • http://www.trutower.com/ Josh (TruTower.com)

      Hi Alan! Thanks for your comment!

      From what I understand, you can.

      To activate Viber on your iPad (or iPod Touch), you have to use your cellphone number (because you have to get the activation code via text). After you have received an SMS with an activation code in it, just enter it into your iPad or iPod Touch.

      Viber was primarily developed for iPhones, though. Viber can work on the latest versions of iPod Touch and iPad, but they are only partially supported.

      I hope that answers your question! :)

      • http://www.viber.com/ Viber

        Hi Alan,
        Adding to what Josh explained:

        At this stage, one Viber number can be assigned with only one device simultaneously. When you try registering to Viber with the same number on a second device, the first device immediately deactivates, and its data (message history, Recents, etc.) is deleted.

        What you can do, however, is register your second device with a different number: your home number, an old cellphone number, family’s or friends.
        In future versions we are planning to add an option to register Viber on multiple devices. Once we have news on that, we’ll let you know :)

        • http://www.trutower.com/ Josh (TruTower.com)

          Thanks for clarifying that! :-)

          • http://www.viber.com/ Viber

            Our pleasure to help, as always ;)

  • Dan

    Hi
    Where do I find the option for speech to text?