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Use this app to help you save on your phone data by getting free calls

Use this app to help you save on your phone data by getting free calls

Vote: (36 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: imo.im

Version: 9.8.000000012557

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(36 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

imo.im

9.8.000000012557

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Highly optimized for lower use of a phone's resources
  • Clear audio and video chat even when you have lower bandwidth
  • Makes heavy use of encrypted cloud storage

Cons

  • Configuration options a little lacking when compared to the non-lite version

Imo Lite is a messaging program that puts a special emphasis on small file sizes and efficient resource use. Some users might recognize it as a lightweight version of the popular Imo messaging system. But it's important to keep in mind that the two apps exist independently from each other. It's safe to say that Imo Lite provides the same level of performance you might expect from Imo. But at the same time, Imo Lite and Imo are still very different programs.

The difference between the two apps becomes apparent on first starting Imo Lite for the first time. Users will see a window for both contacts and chat. But Imo users expecting that apps wide variety of options might be a little disappointed. Imo Lite was designed from the ground up with one single principle at the forefront. The app always tries to keep resource usage as low as possible. This is first seen when users download the app. It only takes up a fraction of the space one would normally expect from a feature-rich messaging platform. And this small resource footprint continues to become apparent when we actually use the app.

Imo Lite hardly touches the phone's RAM. It usually just uses up about as much memory as the standard SMS messaging systems within the phone. We'll see why this is so impressive when we take a look at what the app is capable of.

Imo Lite can work with files on your phone in a variety of different ways. It provides you with an Imo Story every day to show how your day is going. You can even share the Imo Story with your contacts. You can also send other files to them through a secure and encrypted connection. This includes everything from music files to digital documents. And you'll have the full history of all these transactions thanks to the fact that Imo Lite makes strong use of the cloud. Both your messages and files will be stored in the cloud for later perusal if you ever want to do so.

Of course Imo Lite also provides users with the ability to chat through either text or voice. New users will note that their contact list is pre-populated from the existing data on their phones. You might imagine that many of the contacts wouldn't be usable through the app. After all, how can you text someone through the app if they don't have it installed as well? You're able to accomplish that feat thanks to its built-in SMS capabilities. The app can actually send text messages in the same format used by every phone's standard texting app.

Imo Lite can also initiate voice and video chat. This is another area where the Lite version's efficiency is readily apparent. Even a lower-end phone with a limited 3G connection can produce crystal clear video chat when using Imo Lite. This is doubly true of audio-only calls. In short, the app is a fantastic way to communicate with people when you can't place a heavy strain on either your phone or your data connection.

Pros

  • Highly optimized for lower use of a phone's resources
  • Clear audio and video chat even when you have lower bandwidth
  • Makes heavy use of encrypted cloud storage

Cons

  • Configuration options a little lacking when compared to the non-lite version