Communication Apps and Services

Windows Essentials was a discontinued suite of free applications from Microsoft, providing tools for popular online activities like email, instant messaging, photo management, movie editing, blogging, and cloud storage, all tightly integrated with Windows.

Glympse offers a dynamic way to share your real-time location with chosen individuals or groups for a limited time, enhancing coordination and peace of mind without the need for constant manual updates.

C3 is a free voice and text chat application designed for gamers, offering a lightweight and secure platform with features like in-game overlay, group chat, and HD voice calls to enhance communication during gaming sessions.

iMessage is a secure instant messaging service developed by Apple, seamlessly integrated across its ecosystem of devices. It allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, audio messages, and more, with end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.

ooVoo is a comprehensive video chat and instant messaging client designed for seamless communication across various platforms. It offers a suite of features including high-quality video calls, group conferencing, screen sharing, and instant messaging.

Fring was a pioneering mobile application that unified communication across popular platforms like Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Google Talk directly from your iPhone, offering voice calls, video calls, and messaging.

HipChat is a team collaboration tool offering real-time messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing for enhanced internal communication and project coordination.

FaceTime is Apple's integrated video and audio calling service, providing a seamless communication experience across Apple devices. It allows users to connect with friends and family through high-quality video and audio calls, including group conversations.

Yahoo! Messenger was a popular instant messaging client from Yahoo, offering text chat, voice calls, and video calls. It supported features like file sharing, stickers, group chats, and integrations with other Yahoo services, providing a comprehensive communication experience for millions.

Imo is a free instant messaging and video calling application designed for global reach, prioritizing reliability, particularly in regions with unstable network conditions. It offers features like voice and video calls, chat, group messaging, and various multimedia sharing options.

Facebook is a leading social networking service connecting billions of people worldwide. It enables users to share updates, photos, videos, and links with friends and family, discover communities, and access news and entertainment content.

Telegram is a fast and secure cloud-based instant messaging platform offering robust privacy features, large group support, file sharing, and cross-platform synchronization, making it a versatile communication tool.

Google Hangouts was a versatile communication platform offering instant messaging, voice and video calls, and SMS capabilities directly from web browsers and mobile devices. Integrated deeply with Gmail and other Google services, it provided a convenient way to connect and collaborate across various platforms.

Windows Essentials was a discontinued suite of free applications from Microsoft, providing tools for popular online activities like email, instant messaging, photo management, movie editing, blogging, and cloud storage, all tightly integrated with Windows.

Glympse offers a dynamic way to share your real-time location with chosen individuals or groups for a limited time, enhancing coordination and peace of mind without the need for constant manual updates.

C3 is a free voice and text chat application designed for gamers, offering a lightweight and secure platform with features like in-game overlay, group chat, and HD voice calls to enhance communication during gaming sessions.

iMessage is a secure instant messaging service developed by Apple, seamlessly integrated across its ecosystem of devices. It allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, audio messages, and more, with end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.

ooVoo is a comprehensive video chat and instant messaging client designed for seamless communication across various platforms. It offers a suite of features including high-quality video calls, group conferencing, screen sharing, and instant messaging.

Fring was a pioneering mobile application that unified communication across popular platforms like Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Google Talk directly from your iPhone, offering voice calls, video calls, and messaging.

HipChat is a team collaboration tool offering real-time messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing for enhanced internal communication and project coordination.

FaceTime is Apple's integrated video and audio calling service, providing a seamless communication experience across Apple devices. It allows users to connect with friends and family through high-quality video and audio calls, including group conversations.

Yahoo! Messenger was a popular instant messaging client from Yahoo, offering text chat, voice calls, and video calls. It supported features like file sharing, stickers, group chats, and integrations with other Yahoo services, providing a comprehensive communication experience for millions.

Imo is a free instant messaging and video calling application designed for global reach, prioritizing reliability, particularly in regions with unstable network conditions. It offers features like voice and video calls, chat, group messaging, and various multimedia sharing options.