Ever wish you could wave a magic wand and move your entire Viber life to a new phone? Or perhaps you’d want instant takeaways from any shared content or link, right in your conversation? Well, we are not magicians, but we’re making those wishes come true! We’re bringing you powerful new features designed to make your Viber life easier, smarter, and more connected than ever before.

The TL;DR You’ve Been Waiting For: AI Link Summary

What if you could get the key points from any link shared in your chat, all without interrupting your conversation flow? AI Link Summary instantly summarizes the key insights from articles, blogs, or different web pages right within Viber, with automatic translation. This handy feature processes the link directly, keeping your chats private and the summary visible only to you. 

Viber Marketplace: Your Go-To for Local Services

Looking for a new haircut, a reliable plumber, or a delicious local bakery? Now, connecting with businesses in your community is easier than ever! Explore and connect with thousands of local businesses right on the new Viber Marketplace, now live in many countries worldwide. Discover what’s around you, find businesses, reach out to them, and order. All without ever leaving your Viber app. It’s your local hub, reimagined!

Seamlessly Move Your Chats: Transfer History from Old Device to New

Getting a new phone shouldn’t mean leaving your history behind. Now, you can easily transfer your entire Viber message history from your old device to your new one! This seamless transfer feature works for both iOS-to-iOS and Android-to-Android devices. Just follow the in-app prompts to connect your devices and migrate your chats directly and with ease.

Viber Plus Exclusive: Hide “is Typing”

Ever felt the pressure of someone seeing that you’re “typing…” when you’re trying to craft the perfect message? For our Viber Plus subscribers, you can now hide your “Is Typing” status. It remains completely hidden from others, giving you plenty of time to compose your thoughts and craft the ideal message. Take your time, think it through, and send when you’re truly ready. No one has to know how long you’ve been typing it for!

Faster Formatting: Text Shortcuts & Effortless Lists

Boost your messaging efficiency! Formatting your messages just got a whole lot quicker. We’ve added handy shortcuts for our existing text formatting options on desktop: bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and monospace. No more digging through menus! Plus, creating quick lists is now a breeze: simply start with a bullet or a number, and Viber will automatically format your list as you type. Emphasize your words and organize your thoughts more effectively, all with newfound speed.

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We’re always working to make Rakuten Viber better, more efficient, and more enjoyable for you. That’s why we’re constantly introducing new features designed to enhance your experience. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to lately:

Express Yourself: React with Any Emoji

React to messages in so many ways on Viber! Just long-tap the heart reaction next to a message to explore all the options—whether it’s a heart , a funny emoji , or a thumbs-up . Now, with a wide variety of default emojis, there’s a reaction for every mood. Just tap the + and make your conversations even more fun!

Keep the Conversation Flowing with Comments in Communities

Keep your Community chats fun and organized with Comments. You can now reply directly to specific messages to easily track conversations without losing the flow. If you’re a community admin, you can enable this in just a few taps, keeping everyone connected and on the same page.

Viber Plus: New Privacy Features That Put You in Control

Did you know you can now read messages in invisible mode, delete messages without a trace, and leave group chats silently? With Viber Plus, you get all that – and more. Take full control of your privacy and enjoy exclusive perks. 

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Stay in the Loop with Viber’s AI Chat Summary

Tired of endless scrolling through unread messages? Then this is for you: Catch up on group chats instantly with Viber’s AI Chat Summary! This feature gives you a quick overview of key points and actions so you’re always in the loop. Whether it’s a chain of messages or just one long one, Viber’s AI Chat Summary has got you covered! Plus, your privacy is protected, with only usernames included in the summaries.

 Stay Organized: Keep Your Chats Sorted with Folders

Say goodbye to endless scrolling—and organize your chats with Folders. You can create personal folders like ‘Friends,’ ‘Work,’ or ‘Study’ to keep everything just a tap away. Pro tip: Each folder shows the number of chats with new messages, so you’re always on top of things. Less stress, more fun!

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In every corner of the world, communities are the heart and soul of our lives. They bring us closer, creating bonds that last a lifetime. Together, we learn, grow, help each other and celebrate. We are here to make those connections even more meaningful. And guess what? Communities on Rakuten Viber are now offering a much better user experience to bring together people from different walks of life.

Why Use Communities?

Rakuten Viber lets you chat with unlimited members easily while keeping things easy, effective, and super practical. Here’s why it’s the ultimate tool for multi-member communication:

• Comments on Posts: A new feature alert! Now, you can keep your chats organized with discussions within a single post. Talk about different topics without the chaos.
• Chat History Access: We know your chat history, including media, is valuable! Therefore it is always accessible. New members? No problem! Everyone can scroll back and catch up on all the awesome content.
• Unlimited Media Storage: Share photos, videos, stickers, and voice messages without worrying about storage. 
• Unlimited Members: Yes, you read that right. Unlimited members in a single community. Perfect for large groups, organizations, or fan bases. The more, the merrier!
• Engagement Tools: Spice up the chat with polls, quizzes, and multimedia sharing. Keep everyone engaged and entertained.
• Easily Shareable Join Link: Invite new members effortlessly with a simple, shareable join link. No more complicated processes—just share the link and invite to be a part!

As much as we love Group Chats for staying in touch with your close ones, Communities are the perfect solution for larger groups. Think of it as the next generation of group chats.

Who is Communities for?

1. School Connections: Teachers can easily coordinate with parents, share updates on assignments, and schedule events. Parents stay in the loop and can chat directly with educators.
2. Neighbors: Organize neighborhood watch groups, plan events, and share local news effortlessly.
3. Buy & Sell: Buy, sell, or trade items within your local area. Stay updated on listings and negotiate directly with buyers or sellers.
4. Sports Enthusiasts: Whether you’re part of a local team or a fan club, discuss game strategies, share match highlights, and plan meetups with fellow enthusiasts.
5. Fan Clubs: Connect with people who share your passion for celebrities, movies, music, to crypto, manga, pet care, or any niche interest. Share content, discuss the latest updates, and stay engaged.

Connecting with your community has never been easier or more fun. No matter who you are, Communities empower you to stay connected, informed, and engaged.

You can join one of the thousands of communities, or create your own. Ready, set, connect!

TL;DR. You probably don’t have much time to read this entire blog about AI Chat Summary. So similar to this feature, let us help you understand quickly what this is all about.  

Now that you have got the key points of this article, let’s dive into what exactly is an AI Chat Summary and how it benefits you:

Elevating Efficiency and Productivity

Imagine the time and energy you’ll save by instantly grasping the key points of any endless discussion that is happening in one of your group chats. AI Chat Summary streamlines the process, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. Boost your productivity, make informed decisions swiftly, and breeze through your messages with unparalleled speed and efficiency.

Time Save in Every Occasion

From family updates to parents’ school chats, work assignments, or event planning, AI Chat Summary is your go-to tool for all group messages with the ability to summarize and provide the essential information from the conversation. Whether it’s organizing a reunion, coordinating team tasks, or simply catching up with loved ones, this feature adapts seamlessly to various contexts, ensuring you stay on top of your conversations effortlessly with just a click.

Embracing Innovation, Empowering Users

At Rakuten Viber, we’re committed to driving innovation and enhancing user experiences. By integrating AI technology into our platform, we aim to revolutionize the way people connect and communicate. Our dedication to staying ahead of the curve enables us to deliver advanced features that cater to your evolving needs, ultimately providing greater convenience and satisfaction. 

Protecting Your Privacy Every Step of the Way

At Rakuten Viber, safeguarding your privacy is paramount. We prioritize data privacy and safety at every step of your Viber experience. Rest assured, our AI chat summary feature is designed with your privacy in mind. Your summaries will not include any personal identifiers beyond usernames, ensuring that specific conversations cannot be externally linked to any group members. Additionally, Viber neither accesses nor saves conversations or summaries on its servers, providing you with a secure and private user experience. It’s important to note that these summaries are visible only to the user who requests them, guaranteeing confidentiality and privacy.

In a world where time is of the essence, Rakuten Viber’s AI chat summary feature emerges as a game-changer. By simplifying the way we catch up on group conversations, it offers a time-saving and productivity-enhancing solution. This innovation reflects Rakuten Viber’s commitment to delivering top-notch experiences and their relentless pursuit of technological advancements. With the AI chat summary feature, Rakuten Viber brings us closer to a future where communication is smarter, more efficient, and more convenient than ever before.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying organized is more important than ever. However, with the multitude of conversations happening simultaneously, managing these chats can become overwhelming. To address this need, Rakuten Viber is excited to introduce a new feature called Folders that is going to improve your chat experience. With Folders, users can effortlessly organize different chats into customizable folders based on topics, groups, or individuals, bringing a new level of efficiency to the Rakuten Viber experience.

No more messy inbox

The Folders feature empowers users to create up to five custom folders, in addition to the default ‘All’ tab with all other chats. These folders can be tailored to suit individual preferences and categorize chats based on specific themes or contact groups. Whether it’s for work, friends, family, or special events, users can easily sort and access their conversations with just a few taps. All you have to do is pick a name or just an emoji that represents your new folder.

Flexibility at Your Fingertips

One of the standout highlights of Folders is its flexibility. One-on-one chats, group chats, channels, and communities can be assigned to multiple folders simultaneously, enabling users to organize notifications in a way that best fits their requirements. Additionally, there’s no limit to the number of chats that can be added to Folders, making it a breeze to categorize and locate specific conversations, even in the busiest of chat histories.

Easy to use, easy to chat

Rakuten Viber is constantly improving for a better user experience, and Folders is no exception. Creating, customizing, and managing folders is an intuitive process that can be accomplished by anyone. The straightforward design ensures that users of all technical backgrounds can seamlessly adapt to and take advantage of this feature.

Folders bring a new level of organization to how users manage their conversations. With the ability to create custom folders, assign chats to multiple categories, and easily locate specific chats, users can streamline communication and stay on top of their chat history effortlessly. The feature will be open gradually worldwide in the next few weeks. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Rakuten Viber to enable this feature in your app.