Software:Imo.im
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| Developer(s) | Pagebites, Inc. |
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| Initial release | April 2007 |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Instant messaging |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | imo |
imo is a proprietary audio/video calling and instant messaging software service.[1][2] It allows sending music, video, PDFs and other files, along with various free stickers.[3][4] It supports encrypted group video and voice calls with up to 20 participants.[5][6] According to its developer, the service possesses over 200 million users[1] and over 50 million messages per day are sent through it.[2]
History
The product was created as a web-based application in 2005 for accessing multiple chat platforms,[7] including Facebook Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Skype chat.[8] It was developed by Pagebites, which is a subsidiary of Singularity IM, Inc. and required one's phone number to verify the users' account.[9] In March 2014, support for all third-party messaging networks ended.[10]
In January 2018, the app reached 500 million installs.[11]
imo.im has implemented end-to-end encryption for its chats and calls, ensuring that the conversations remain private between the sender and receiver.
See also
- List of social platforms with at least 100 million active users
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Instant messaging app 'IMO' raises awareness among millions amid COVID-19 pandemic" (in en). 2020-05-30. https://zeenews.india.com/technology/instant-messaging-app-imo-raises-awareness-among-millions-amid-covid-19-pandemic-2287013.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Imo Messenger: One of the Best Ways to Stay Connected". 2 May 2013. https://www.technobuffalo.com/imo-messenger-app-of-the-week.imo imo
- ↑ "imo video call s and chat" (in en). https://ccm.net/download/download-24818-imo-free-video-calls-and-chat-for-android.
- ↑ "imo.im Quietly Building One Solid Multi-Network Instant Messaging App" (in en-US). 25 October 2009. https://social.techcrunch.com/2009/10/25/imo-im-quietly-building-one-solid-multi-network-instant-messaging-app/.
- ↑ Author, AppAdvice Staff. "imo video calls and chat HD by Baby Penguin" (in en). https://appadvice.com/app/imo-video-calls-and-chat-hd/1400579543.
- ↑ "imo free video calls and chat – Apps on Google Play" (in en). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imo.android.imoim&hl=en_IN&gl=US.
- ↑ Racoma, J. Angelo. "imo CEO Ralph Harik explains decision to drop 3rd party IM support" (in en). https://e27.co/imo-ceo-ralph-harik-explains-decision-drop-3rd-party-im-support/.
- ↑ "IMO.IM Is The Best IM Web Service You've Never Heard Of" (in en-US). 6 February 2009. https://social.techcrunch.com/2009/02/06/imoim-is-the-best-im-web-service-youve-never-heard-of/.
- ↑ "How to create IMO account without phone number | Gadgets Now". https://www.gadgetsnow.com/how-to/how-to-create-imo-account-without-phone-number/articleshow/66622891.cms.
- ↑ "IMO Drops Third-Party Messaging Networks: Save Your History Now" (in en-US). 2014-03-03. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/imo-drops-third-party-messaging-networks-save-history-now/.
- ↑ "Messaging app imo passes 500 million downloads" (in en-US). 2018-01-07. https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/01/06/messaging-app-imo-passes-500-million-downloads/.
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