Imo.im explained
imo is a proprietary audio/video calling and instant messaging software service.[1] It allows sending music, video, PDFs and other files, along with various free stickers.[2] [3] It supports encrypted group video and voice calls with up to 20 participants.[4] [5] According to its developer, the service possesses over 200 million users and over 50 million messages per day are sent through it.[6]
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 a subscriber'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
Notes and References
- Web site: 2020-05-30. Instant messaging app 'IMO' raises awareness among millions amid COVID-19 pandemic. 2021-01-05. Zee News. en.
- Web site: imo video call s and chat. 2021-01-05. CCM. en.
- Web site: imo.im Quietly Building One Solid Multi-Network Instant Messaging App. 2021-01-05. TechCrunch. 25 October 2009. en-US. 2021-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108064815/https://social.techcrunch.com/2009/10/25/imo-im-quietly-building-one-solid-multi-network-instant-messaging-app/. live.
- News: Author. AppAdvice Staff. imo video calls and chat HD by Baby Penguin. 2021-01-05. AppAdvice. en.
- Web site: imo free video calls and chat – Apps on Google Play. 2021-01-05. play.google.com. en.
- Web site: Imo Messenger: One of the Best Ways to Stay Connected. 2 May 2013. imo imo
- Web site: Racoma. J. Angelo. imo CEO Ralph Harik explains decision to drop 3rd party IM support. 2021-01-05. e27. en.
- Web site: IMO.IM Is The Best IM Web Service You've Never Heard Of. 2021-01-05. TechCrunch. 6 February 2009. en-US. 2021-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108060102/https://social.techcrunch.com/2009/02/06/imoim-is-the-best-im-web-service-youve-never-heard-of/. live.
- Web site: How to create IMO account without phone number Gadgets Now. 2021-01-05. Gadget Now.
- Web site: 2014-03-03. IMO Drops Third-Party Messaging Networks: Save Your History Now. 2021-01-05. MakeUseOf. en-US.
- Web site: 2018-01-07. Messaging app imo passes 500 million downloads. 2021-01-05. Android Police. en-US.