

Location messages can also be viewed, but it will be sent in the form of a Google Maps image. Even the stickers, photos and doodles can be viewed on your Android Wear, but of course it will be resized to fit the smaller screen. You can even reply right on your smartwatch using Google’s speech-to-text options. You can choose to start a new group conversation, add another person/s to co-manage the group, and even changing how the chat looks by changing the theme, group background, group name, etc.įor the Android Wear support feature, you can now receive Viber messages on your connected Android Wear device. You can now manage the ongoing chats, adding and removing members, changing the info, and basically just running the show. Viber had also launched a separate Public Chats microsite to promote the new feature, where it's described as, "Public Chats is a new way to get behind the scenes with music, film, fashion, sports or whatever else you're into.If you feel like you’re the one that’s the “boss” in any of your active group chats, you can now officially make yourself the admin. ( Also see: Viber 5.0 for Android and iOS Brings Video Calling and More)

To browse live conversations, Viber app users will have to select the 'compass' icon to search list of Public Chats to follow. Viber users can choose the option from the main menu. The company in a YouTube video had revealed that the most popular chats will be featured on the Public Chats home screen of the Viber app. This includes live conversations from people (whom users follow) and even celebrities. The feature lets users follow and participate in public conversations.

The Public Chats feature was first introduced by the company in November last year. The firm has not detailed any other changes to the Viber 5.3 app for Android, and nor has it announced when similar features will make to other platforms. Viber notes that the updated app has got 'Public Chats' enhancements along with ability to see an unsaved contact's details like the person's name and photo while chatting with them, so the need to save the user first is eliminated. With the new chat admin option, users can manage group chats, edit info and delete participants. The updated Viber v5.3 app is already available via Google Play in India, and allows users to send and receive messages from their Android Wear smartwatch.

Viber updated its Android app on Tuesday with support for Android Wear devices, new chat administrator options, and more.
